Best Spelling Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 256 Spelling 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. Spelling game rankings were last updated on 5/29/2024.
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1. Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered
The grim reapers Grimm and Rose need your help to defeat a legion of monsters, ghosts, and evil bunnies using the power of words! Letter Quest Remastered is the remake of the Bacon Bandits' first game, now with an endless mode, new soundtrack, and fully animated monsters!
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Spelling game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 463 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2015 |
| Developer | Bacon Bandit Games |
| Publisher | Digerati |
| Steam App Id | 373970 |
2. Scribble It!
Scribble It! is a multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Get in a lobby with up to 16 players and choose from thousands of official words, packaged in a variety of high-quality themes and 3 multiplayer game modes. Perfect for game nights, parties or just hanging out with friends.
Scribble It! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,298 positive reviews and 1,029 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/20/2020 |
| Developer | Detach Entertainment |
| Publisher | Detach Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1088150 |
3. Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner
Type words quickly to destroy robots, move among lanes, and destroy all the enemy's waves on this invasion that mixes Typing & Run! The future of Robworld is in your hands, can you destroy all robots fast enough? Type for your life. Type for the future.
Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 0 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 | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1636000 |
4. Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game
Increase your Chinese vocabulary with this classic and fun memory game. Learn to read either Simplified or Traditional characters, and listen to the pronunciation of each word to help you towards fluency.
Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Publisher | Ragnar Brynjúlfsson |
| Steam App Id | 1373630 |
5. Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter
Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!
Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 4 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 | 2/11/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1528580 |
6. Words of Yendor
A word game RPG roguelike where you collect resources, solve dangerous situations and prepare for a showdown with each Master Villain to discover the meaning behind the Word of Yendor!
Words of Yendor has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
7. Wordle
Wordle is a fun and addictive word game that challenges your vocabulary skills. Try it now and see how many words you can create!
Wordle has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 623 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Gigantum Games |
| Developer | PreoNus Games |
| Publisher | Gigantum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1334000 |
8. Text Twist 3
• Over 1000 Different levels to play. • Complete dictionaries and thousands of levels for English, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, and, French languages. • Easy to play. You can use your touch screen or a mouse to play the game.
Text Twist 3 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 4/5/2023 |
| Developer | Tuga Studios |
| Publisher | Tuga Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2365110 |
9. Tyfortress: Tactical Typing
Protect human race last fortress against the robots by typing phrases and single words! Build and evolve towers that will help while you destroy robots by typing their words! Oh, and don't forget... Before that, you'll need to type phrases fast to gather a good amount of resources to build towers!
Tyfortress: Tactical Typing has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1661700 |
10. Unwording
Unwording is a short but powerful exploration of overcoming negative self-talk. Solve word puzzles, explore the neighborhood through multiple perspectives, and help Tom have a better day through a challenging yet cathartic experience.
Unwording has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Frostwood Interactive |
| Developer | Frostwood Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1974250 |
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 | 3 | 8/5/2015 | 86 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 10/20/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2021 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2020 | 79 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/1/2023 | 78 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2021 | 77 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2023 | 76 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/5/2021 | 75 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2023 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Scribble It! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Words of Yendor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Wordle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Text Twist 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Tyfortress: Tactical Typing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Unwording on Steam. Steam Store.