Best Steampunk Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 666 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 10/17/2024.
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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 5,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,625 positive reviews and 147 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Opus Magnum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| 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 3,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,117 positive reviews and 105 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 5,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,423 positive reviews and 224 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 Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,677 positive reviews and 8,606 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,827 positive reviews and 320 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 | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
6. 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,096 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,923 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/7/2016 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 322190 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Steampunk games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,666 positive reviews and 3,147 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 Torchlight II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Arc Games |
| Developer | Runic Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200710 |
8. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below...
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 7,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,312 positive reviews and 473 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 3,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,127 positive reviews and 288 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 Quern - Undying Thoughts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| 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 14,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,175 positive reviews and 1,470 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 |
| Developer | Muse Games |
| Publisher | Muse Games |
| Steam App Id | 209080 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 30 | 12/7/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 304 | 3/26/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 6/7/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 285 | 9/20/2012 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/28/2016 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/29/2012 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 20). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Torchlight II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Quern - Undying Thoughts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Guns of Icarus Online on Steam. Steam Store.