Best Sports Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,281 Sports 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. Sports game rankings were last updated on 5/25/2024.
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1. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,886 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
2. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,110 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
3. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
SpeedRunners has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,763 positive reviews and 2,188 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, it is possible to play SpeedRunners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Developer | DoubleDutch Games |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 207140 |
4. Descenders
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Descenders has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,395 positive reviews and 938 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, it is possible to play Descenders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/7/2019 |
| Developer | RageSquid |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 681280 |
5. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,344 positive reviews and 500 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, it is possible to play Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | LuGus Studios |
| Publisher | LuGus Studios |
| Steam App Id | 410340 |
6. Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Lethal League has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,714 positive reviews and 352 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2014 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 261180 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,021 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.
8. ACE Academy
ACE Academy is a slice-of-life, story-centric comedy game with elements of dating-sim; fully voiced and extensively interactive!
ACE Academy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,396 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 ACE Academy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
10. art of rally
Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally?
art of rally has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,382 positive reviews and 331 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.74 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 | $13.74 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
| Franchise | Funselektor Labs Inc. |
| Developer | Funselektor Labs Inc. |
| Publisher | Funselektor Labs Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 550320 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 32 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 4/19/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 306 | 5/7/2019 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 309 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/22/2016 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 9/23/2020 | 90 | $13.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). SpeedRunners on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Descenders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Lethal League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). ACE Academy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). art of rally on Steam. Steam Store.