Best Split Screen Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,218 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 8/26/2025.
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1. Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox mayhem. For one to four players.
Amazing Frog? holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Split Screen game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,310 positive reviews and 656 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,222 positive reviews and 205 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,257 positive reviews and 397 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 614 positive reviews and 24 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 |
5. 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,172 positive reviews and 974 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 | 6/23/2015 |
| Developer | Turning Wheel LLC |
| Publisher | Turning Wheel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 371970 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,756 positive reviews and 556 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,419 positive reviews and 1,063 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 |
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 32,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,277 positive reviews and 3,042 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 29,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,452 positive reviews and 3,041 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| 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 1,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,737 positive reviews and 158 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 6/23/2015 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/18/2018 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 513 | 6/30/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 498 | 8/21/2017 | 89 | $5.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 10/27/2015 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/21/2014 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Barony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Distance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Automobilista 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). The Escapists 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Screencheat on Steam. Steam Store.