Best Split Screen Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,396 Split Screen 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. Split Screen game rankings were last updated on 4/20/2026.
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1. Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is an openworld, sandbox, physics game. Grand Frog Auto in Swindon, with farting ragdoll frogs.
Amazing Frog? holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Split Screen game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,800 positive reviews and 665 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Amazing Frog? on the Steam Deck.
2. BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
BallisticNG has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,438 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
3. Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Hex of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 778 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Hex of Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1240630 |
4. Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Horizon Chase Turbo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,374 positive reviews and 413 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.
5. Distance
Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.
Distance has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,925 positive reviews and 573 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Automobilista 2
Automobilista 2 is all the racing simulators you ever wanted - in just one. An incredibly diverse collection of cars and tracks cohesively simulated, featuring incredible graphics and audio quality, dynamic weather and track conditions and the best VR support for a racing experience like no other.
Automobilista 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,710 positive reviews and 1,245 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/30/2020 |
| Developer | Reiza Studios |
| Publisher | Reiza Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1066890 |
7. Barony
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Barony has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,372 positive reviews and 1,250 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2015 |
| Developer | Turning Wheel LLC |
| Publisher | Turning Wheel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 371970 |
8. The Escapists 2
Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?
The Escapists 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,207 positive reviews and 3,142 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Escapists 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.39 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2017 |
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| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 641990 |
9. Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,423 positive reviews and 3,365 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 373420 |
10. Screencheat
Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.
Screencheat has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,765 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Screencheat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2014 |
| Franchise | Samurai Punk |
| Developer | Samurai Punk |
| Publisher | Samurai Punk |
| Steam App Id | 301970 |
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| 34 | 11/21/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/15/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/18/2018 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 976 | 6/30/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 381 | 6/23/2015 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 310 | 8/21/2017 | 89 | $5.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 702 | 10/27/2015 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/21/2014 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Distance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Automobilista 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Barony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). The Escapists 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Screencheat on Steam. Steam Store.