Best Third Person Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,655 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 7/5/2025.
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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 838,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 818,095 positive reviews and 20,760 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.
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 19,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,187 positive reviews and 159 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.
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 166,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,993 positive reviews and 3,792 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?
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 117,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,939 positive reviews and 3,671 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.
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 169,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,016 positive reviews and 6,442 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 | 1/29/2015 |
| 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 37,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,864 positive reviews and 1,474 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 68,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,690 positive reviews and 2,952 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 14,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,151 positive reviews and 487 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 Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 50,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,856 positive reviews and 2,317 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| 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!
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 502,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 473,494 positive reviews and 28,616 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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| 27,546 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,629 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 765 | 11/2/2012 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 11/17/2011 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,601 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,822 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.