Best Third Person Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,735 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 7/14/2025.

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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 842,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 821,179 positive reviews and 20,859 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 19,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,373 positive reviews and 160 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.

Steam Price $7.99
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 167,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,221 positive reviews and 3,795 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 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,510 positive reviews and 3,675 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 169,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,104 positive reviews and 6,437 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 37,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,896 positive reviews and 1,476 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!

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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 68,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,713 positive reviews and 2,955 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Saints Row: The Third on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
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 14,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,192 positive reviews and 490 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!

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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 50,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,034 positive reviews and 2,333 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!

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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 502,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 474,201 positive reviews and 28,716 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 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
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10/12/2012
97
$4.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
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7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
2,795
3/31/2010
96
$4.99
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POSTAL 2 steam charts
682
11/2/2012
95
$0.99
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Life is Strange - Episode 1 steam charts
282
1/30/2015
95
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun steam charts
108
12/6/2016
94
$39.99
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Saints Row: The Third steam charts
178
11/17/2011
94
$9.99
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Desperados III steam charts
183
6/16/2020
94
$39.99
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Besiege steam charts
906
2/18/2020
94
$1.49
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Valheim steam charts
20,313
2/2/2021
93
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • 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 15). Life is Strange - Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.

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