Best Steampunk Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 770 Steampunk 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. Steampunk game rankings were last updated on 6/26/2025.
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1. Opus Magnum
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!
Opus Magnum holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Steampunk game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,872 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Opus Magnum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2017 |
| Franchise | Zachtronics |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 558990 |
2. Primordia
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Primordia has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,202 positive reviews and 108 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2012 |
| Franchise | Wormwood Studios |
| Developer | Wormwood Studios |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 227000 |
3. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,725 positive reviews and 244 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
4. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,402 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 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 | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
5. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,135 positive reviews and 9,124 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
6. Torchlight II
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Torchlight II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,194 positive reviews and 3,218 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, it is possible to play Torchlight II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Arc Games |
| Developer | Runic Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200710 |
7. SteamWorld Heist
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
SteamWorld Heist has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,527 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2016 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 322190 |
8. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
SteamWorld Dig has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,304 positive reviews and 562 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
9. Quern - Undying Thoughts
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Quern - Undying Thoughts has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,351 positive reviews and 314 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Quern - Undying Thoughts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/28/2016 |
| Developer | Zadbox Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 512790 |
10. Guns of Icarus Online
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.
Guns of Icarus Online has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,176 positive reviews and 1,473 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Guns of Icarus Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/29/2012 |
| Franchise | Muse Games |
| Developer | Muse Games |
| Publisher | Muse Games |
| Steam App Id | 209080 |
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| 83 | 12/7/2017 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 475 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 398 | 3/25/2013 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 9/20/2012 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/7/2016 | 91 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 744 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 11/28/2016 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/29/2012 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Torchlight II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Quern - Undying Thoughts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Guns of Icarus Online on Steam. Steam Store.