Best Surreal Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,513 Surreal 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. Surreal game rankings were last updated on 1/3/2025.
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1. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Surreal game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,999 positive reviews and 863 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,715 positive reviews and 2,858 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,615 positive reviews and 3,906 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 Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
4. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,732 positive reviews and 466 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 | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
5. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,228 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
6. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,824 positive reviews and 564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
7. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Buckshot Roulette has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,786 positive reviews and 3,062 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Buckshot Roulette on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Mike Klubnika |
| Publisher | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Steam App Id | 2835570 |
8. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,643 positive reviews and 502 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
9. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,308 positive reviews and 472 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Nikita Kryukov |
| Steam App Id | 1604000 |
10. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Surreal games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,913 positive reviews and 888 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.74 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2020 |
| Developer | Nikita Kryukov |
| Publisher | Missing Calm |
| Steam App Id | 1392820 |
More Surreal Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Surreal games available on Steam.
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| 48 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,062 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 192 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,270 | 4/4/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/26/2020 | 95 | $0.74 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Buckshot Roulette on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk on Steam. Steam Store.