Best Third Person Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,137 Third Person 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. Third Person game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2025.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Third Person game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 799,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 779,439 positive reviews and 19,579 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,940 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
3. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,990 positive reviews and 3,732 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
4. POSTAL 2
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
POSTAL 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,746 positive reviews and 3,555 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2012 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 223470 |
5. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,386 positive reviews and 6,413 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 possible to play Life is Strange - Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | DON'T NOD |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 319630 |
6. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,214 positive reviews and 1,440 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
7. Saints Row: The Third
Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!
Saints Row: The Third has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,471 positive reviews and 2,924 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Saints Row: The Third on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2011 |
| Developer | Volition |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 55230 |
8. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,635 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
9. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,626 positive reviews and 2,199 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 Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Spiderling Studios |
| Developer | Spiderling Studios |
| Publisher | Spiderling Studios |
| Steam App Id | 346010 |
10. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,809 positive reviews and 456 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $35.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 607080 |
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| 31,490 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,880 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 397 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 1/30/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 264 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 11/17/2011 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 8/24/2021 | 94 | $35.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Psychonauts 2 on Steam. Steam Store.