Best Third Person Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,862 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 1/25/2026.
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1. 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 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 21,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,136 positive reviews and 179 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.
2. 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 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 901,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 878,260 positive reviews and 22,823 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 |
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 169,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,034 positive reviews and 3,868 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 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,682 positive reviews and 3,929 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 171,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,433 positive reviews and 6,502 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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| 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 38,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,529 positive reviews and 1,515 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| 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 69,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,203 positive reviews and 3,011 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.
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 16,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,554 positive reviews and 565 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. Seal World
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Seal World 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 1,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,066 positive reviews and 4 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,517 positive reviews and 2,465 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 |
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| 32 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42,056 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,036 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 11/2/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 348 | 1/29/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 220 | 11/17/2011 | 94 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/26/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 316 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). POSTAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.