Best Survival Horror Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,831 Survival Horror 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. Survival Horror game rankings were last updated on 7/11/2025.
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1. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 976,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 952,010 positive reviews and 24,037 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,136 positive reviews and 208 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
3. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,563 positive reviews and 3,735 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
4. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,278 positive reviews and 4,503 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
5. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,809 positive reviews and 2,782 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
6. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,565 positive reviews and 180 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 | 6/11/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
7. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 458,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 436,594 positive reviews and 21,649 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,002 positive reviews and 1,859 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
9. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,033 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
10. Killing Floor
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,962 positive reviews and 3,221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Killing Floor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2009 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publisher | Tripwire Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1250 |
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| 28,959 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,643 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,764 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 262 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,932 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 6/11/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,545 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 9/21/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 273 | 5/14/2009 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Killing Floor on Steam. Steam Store.