Best Spaceships Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 231 Spaceships games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Spaceships game rankings were last updated on 4/17/2025.
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1. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Spaceships game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,519 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
2. Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Avorion has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,196 positive reviews and 1,312 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Avorion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Space Pirates and Zombies
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Space Pirates and Zombies has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,814 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Space Pirates and Zombies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2011 |
| Developer | MinMax Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | MinMax Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 107200 |
4. Flight Of Nova
Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.
Flight Of Nova has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | Aerovery Lab |
| Publisher | Aerovery Lab |
| Steam App Id | 1069190 |
5. PULSAR: Lost Colony
The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits
PULSAR: Lost Colony has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,003 positive reviews and 555 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PULSAR: Lost Colony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2021 |
| Developer | Leafy Games |
| Publisher | Leafy Games |
| Steam App Id | 252870 |
6. Waking Up: Way Back Home
A child infiltrates a spaceship to carry out a secret rescue mission. His objective is compromised when they must make a forced landing on a strange planet. Explore this mysterious place, overcome obstacles, and find the way back home!
Waking Up: Way Back Home has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/19/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2542530 |
7. Takara Cards
Takara Cards is a unique tactical deck-builder RPG about chasing space dragons in a sci-fi fantasy universe. Create your deck as you explore sectors, fighting your way in deep puzzly combat. Every decision you make affects your Ship and Character: Each new adventure offers new surprises!
Takara Cards has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2025 |
| Franchise | Post Mortem Pixels |
| Developer | Post Mortem Pixels |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1932210 |
8. Clonizer
Clonizer combines Hex-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding! Play cards, manage clones, explore unique charming planets and outsmart aliens. Craft a powerful deck through your expedition and Clonize the universe to become employee of the month of CLONPO!
Clonizer has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/14/2025 |
| Franchise | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Developer | Juicy Plume |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2449450 |
9. Psycho Starship Rampage
You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action!
Psycho Starship Rampage has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2015 |
| Franchise | TyGAMES |
| Developer | Ballistic Frogs |
| Publisher | TyGAMES |
| Steam App Id | 386560 |
10. OS:Path
Small but tricky indie game to spend your evening on playing. You'll have to determine the cause of a program's critical error and restore its modules by playing mini games and solving puzzles while using the console.
OS:Path has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2018 |
| Developer | GooDCrafter |
| Publisher | GooDCrafter |
| Steam App Id | 831090 |
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| 4,977 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,076 | 3/9/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/15/2011 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/31/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 6/22/2021 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/17/2025 | 79 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 4/14/2025 | 79 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2015 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/19/2018 | 78 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Avorion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Space Pirates and Zombies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Flight Of Nova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). PULSAR: Lost Colony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Waking Up: Way Back Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Takara Cards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Clonizer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Psycho Starship Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). OS:Path on Steam. Steam Store.