Best Spelling Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 414 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 12/18/2025.
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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 85. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 496 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| 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 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,843 positive reviews and 1,087 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. 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 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 Windows, Mac, 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 |
4. 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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 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 | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1636000 |
5. WordScoop With Gelato the Otter
Classic word-searching returns, cadet!
WordScoop With Gelato the Otter has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 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 | 8/5/2025 |
| Developer | WhiskerFjords |
| Publisher | WhiskerFjords |
| Steam App Id | 3797690 |
6. Obgoose
Tired of feeling obtuse in Scrabble? Try Obgoose, a solo, non-competitive word game where you can play at your own pace.
Obgoose 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 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/29/2025 |
| Developer | Grau Games |
| Publisher | Grau Games |
| Steam App Id | 3733230 |
7. Typing Hero
In a world filled with Zombies, the last survivor of a Spec Ops squad tries to survive, and make his way through Hordes of Zombies to reach his final destination.
Typing Hero has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 3/4/2024 |
| Developer | Risen Realms |
| Publisher | Risen Realms |
| Steam App Id | 897900 |
8. Super Words
Super Words is a relaxing and innovative crossword puzzle game. Place and connect words on the board based on the given clues. Perfect for refreshing your mind and forgetting everything else.
Super Words has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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, it is possible to play Super Words on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2024 |
| Developer | G Boson Interactive |
| Publisher | G Boson Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2434620 |
9. Watchword
Watchword is the anagram roguelike. Strategically spell real and made-up words while using magical rule-bending books to score massively satisfying combos. Build your deck of letter tiles and find synergies in this endlessly re-playable twist on classic word games.
Watchword has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Watchword on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2906730 |
10. Down Word
Create four letter words with falling tiles before the screen fills. Utilize powerups and careful preparation to create multiple words at once to achieve multiplier bonuses!
Down Word has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Spelling games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 6/6/2024 |
| Developer | Mike Davis Jr. |
| Publisher | Mike Davis Jr. |
| Steam App Id | 2880780 |
More Spelling Linux Games on Steam
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| 2 | 8/5/2015 | 85 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 10/20/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/14/2020 | 82 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2021 | 82 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/5/2025 | 81 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/29/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/4/2024 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/25/2024 | 77 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/15/2025 | 77 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Scribble It! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Ragnar's Chinese Memory Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). WordScoop With Gelato the Otter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Obgoose on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Typing Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Super Words on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). Watchword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Down Word on Steam. Steam Store.