Best Tabletop Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,972 Tabletop 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. Tabletop game rankings were last updated on 3/16/2024.
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1. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Tabletop game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,493 positive reviews and 2,364 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 Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
2. Sudocats
Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!
Sudocats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,051 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. Zodiacats
Follow cat Catherine on her journey for the lost astrology papyri and learn more about her job as a witch assistant for bringing good vibes into this Earth! Let Catherine guide you through the zodiac wheel, showing you about features of each solar sign. You can also learn about your cat's sign!
Zodiacats has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 822 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
4. I'm on Observation Duty 4
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 4 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 668 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
5. Dungeon Alchemist
Dungeon Alchemist is AI-powered fantasy mapmaking software that enables you to make awesome-looking maps, really fast!
Dungeon Alchemist has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,448 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeon Alchemist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. dotAGE
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
dotAGE has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,547 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.07 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 | $14.07 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Developer | Michele Pirovano |
| Publisher | Michele Pirovano |
| Steam App Id | 638510 |
7. Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Hex of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410 positive reviews and 8 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1240630 |
8. I'm on Observation Duty 5
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 5 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 627 positive reviews and 22 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.
9. NERTS! Online
NERTS! Online is a fast-paced competitive solitaire game for you and up to five of your friends, played the same way we play it at the Zachtronics office!
NERTS! Online has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,389 positive reviews and 74 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 | 1/5/2021 |
| Franchise | Zachtronics |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 1131190 |
10. Betrayal At Club Low
Tonight you're on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!
Betrayal At Club Low has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Tabletop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 415 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2022 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D Studios |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1885750 |
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 | 7,136 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/14/2022 | 93 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/21/2022 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/22/2021 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 3/31/2022 | 91 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 10/4/2023 | 91 | $14.07 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/13/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/5/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/9/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Zodiacats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). I'm on Observation Duty 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Dungeon Alchemist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). dotAGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). I'm on Observation Duty 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). NERTS! Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Betrayal At Club Low on Steam. Steam Store.