Best Steam Machine Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 37 Steam Machine 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. Steam Machine game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Steam Machine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,002 positive reviews and 86 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 | 4/24/2014 |
| Developer | Artifex Mundi |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 284830 |
2. 6180 the moon
Simple space, dynamic jump. 6180 the moon offers a fresh, unseen game play style by connecting the top and bottom of the screen.
6180 the moon has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Turtle Cream |
| Steam App Id | 299660 |
3. The King's Request: Physiology and Anatomy Revision Game
This short adventure game uses your knowledge of the human body and concepts from science, biology, physiology, anatomy, medicine, biomed, nursing, pharmacy, health or exercise science as your weapon! There's no negative if you get a question wrong - so have a go and save the kingdom!!
The King's Request: Physiology and Anatomy Revision Game has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158 positive reviews and 10 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 | 6/24/2018 |
| Developer | Physiology with Dr Christian |
| Publisher | Physiology with Dr Christian |
| Steam App Id | 873230 |
4. Modern Tales: Age of Invention
Foil the plan for world domination!
Modern Tales: Age of Invention has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227 positive reviews and 24 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 | 10/19/2017 |
| Developer | Orchid Games |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 678970 |
5. Steam Link
Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC - all you need is a local network or internet connection. In addition, the Steam Link app now supports Remote Play Together. Now you can join games hosted on a friend’s PC just by clicking a link.
Steam Link has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,744 positive reviews and 1,742 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 11/10/2015 |
| Steam App Id | 353380 |
6. Skyland: Heart of the Mountain
In the world built on the shoulders of sleeping giants, join your sister Adrianne to prevent a terrifying annihilation that may irreversibly change the world. Explore the history of a forgotten civilisation to save the citizens of Skyland and reveal the mystery of your father's death.
Skyland: Heart of the Mountain has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 Skyland: Heart of the Mountain on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2019 |
| Franchise | AM Hidden Object Games |
| Developer | Cordelia Games |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 949800 |
7. Photon Rush
Perfect game to have fun together. Enjoy a great time with friends and family. You can play and share emotions with up to 16 people. Race and dodge obstacles with real emotions. Only 30 seconds to emerge the winner.
Photon Rush has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2017 |
| Developer | Gametroleum |
| Publisher | Gametroleum |
| Steam App Id | 667660 |
8. Slybots: Frantic Zone
Slybots: Frantic Zone is a dual-stick shooter reinvented with stealth mechanics. Immerse yourself in crazy 3-minute matches, be as sly as a robot and enjoy the adrenalin rush of the most frantic zone you’ve ever seen.
Slybots: Frantic Zone has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Steam Machine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Mangatar Games |
| Steam App Id | 384100 |
More Steam Machine Linux Games on Steam
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2 | 4/24/2014 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2014 | 85 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/24/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/19/2017 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2015 | 75 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/17/2019 | 73 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 7/6/2017 | 72 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2016 | 71 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). The King's Request: Physiology and Anatomy Revision Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Modern Tales: Age of Invention on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Steam Link on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Skyland: Heart of the Mountain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 14). Photon Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Slybots: Frantic Zone on Steam. Steam Store.