Best Third Person Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 12,567 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 10/3/2025.

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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.

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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 859,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 837,689 positive reviews and 21,405 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.

Steam Price $4.99
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.

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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 20,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,885 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.39 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 $4.39
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

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!

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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 167,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,027 positive reviews and 3,817 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
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?

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POSTAL 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,996 positive reviews and 3,739 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
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.

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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 170,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,869 positive reviews and 6,462 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).

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.

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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 37,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,116 positive reviews and 1,484 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!

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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 68,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,831 positive reviews and 2,974 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 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 $2.49
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.

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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 14,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,471 positive reviews and 511 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 Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.99
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!

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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 51,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,768 positive reviews and 2,403 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.74 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 $3.74
Release Date 2/18/2020
Franchise Spiderling Studios
Developer Spiderling Studios
Publisher Spiderling Studios
Steam App Id 346010

10. Valheim

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

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Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 509,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 480,068 positive reviews and 29,389 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 2/2/2021
Franchise Coffee Stain
Developer Iron Gate AB
Publisher Coffee Stain Publishing
Steam App Id 892970

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
51,266
10/12/2012
97
$4.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
62
7/30/2019
97
$4.39
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
5,607
3/31/2010
96
$4.99
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POSTAL 2 steam charts
1,189
11/2/2012
96
$0.99
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Life is Strange - Episode 1 steam charts
361
1/29/2015
95
Free
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun steam charts
273
12/6/2016
94
$3.99
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Saints Row: The Third steam charts
422
11/17/2011
94
$2.49
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Desperados III steam charts
2,517
6/16/2020
94
$3.99
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Besiege steam charts
502
2/18/2020
94
$3.74
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Valheim steam charts
36,900
2/2/2021
93
$9.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.

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