Best Split Screen Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 919 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 5/18/2024.

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1. Amazing Frog?

Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox…ness for up to four players.

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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 9,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,127 positive reviews and 623 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 possible to play Amazing Frog? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/21/2014
Franchise fayju
Developer Fayju
Publisher Fayju
Steam App Id 332570

2. 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!

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Hex of Steel 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 418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410 positive reviews and 8 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/31/2020
Developers
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Steam App Id 1240630

3. Horizon Chase Turbo

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

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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 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,012 positive reviews and 351 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 5/15/2018
Developer AQUIRIS
Publisher AQUIRIS
Steam App Id 389140

4. 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.

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BallisticNG 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 2,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,811 positive reviews and 183 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 12/15/2018
Developer Neognosis
Publisher Neognosis
Steam App Id 473770

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.

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Distance 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 6,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,429 positive reviews and 507 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.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 9/18/2018
Developer Refract
Publisher Refract
Steam App Id 233610

6. 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!

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Barony 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 7,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,895 positive reviews and 584 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.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 6/23/2015
Developer Turning Wheel LLC
Publisher Turning Wheel LLC
Steam App Id 371970

7. 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?

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The Escapists 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 29,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,493 positive reviews and 2,708 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 possible to play The Escapists 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/21/2017
Developers
Publisher Team17
Steam App Id 641990

8. 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!

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Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,685 positive reviews and 2,653 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
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Steam App Id 373420

9. Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.

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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Split Screen games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,106 positive reviews and 200 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 3/16/2017
Developers
Publisher Nightdive Studios
Steam App Id 405830

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.

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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 1,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,653 positive reviews and 151 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

More Split Screen Linux Games on Steam

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11/21/2014
91
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8/31/2020
90
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5/15/2018
90
$19.99
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12/15/2018
90
$14.99
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9/18/2018
90
$24.99
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6/23/2015
89
$14.99
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521
8/21/2017
89
$19.99
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10/27/2015
88
$39.99
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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil steam charts
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3/16/2017
87
$19.99
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10/21/2014
87
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Amazing Frog? on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Distance on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Barony on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). The Escapists 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Turok 2: Seeds of Evil on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Screencheat on Steam. Steam Store.

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