Best Thriller Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,851 Thriller 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. Thriller game rankings were last updated on 8/14/2025.
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1. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Thriller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,826 positive reviews and 167 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
2. Detention
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Detention has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,868 positive reviews and 486 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/12/2017 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 555220 |
3. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525 positive reviews and 28 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 | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
4. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Superliminal has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,001 positive reviews and 1,661 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Developer | Pillow Castle |
| Publisher | Pillow Castle |
| Steam App Id | 1049410 |
5. Anthology Of The Killer
The complete surrealist horror-comedy series! A mysterious world of zines and blood!!
Anthology Of The Killer has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 445 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Anthology Of The Killer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | thecatamites / Tommy Tone / A. Degen |
| Publisher | harmony corp central committee |
| Steam App Id | 3212530 |
6. Slender Threads: Prologue
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
Slender Threads: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493 positive reviews and 9 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 Slender Threads: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art by Black Tabby Games. Note — we are retiring this store page. While the build here is still up-to-date, please download the DEMO from the main Scarlet Hollow store page. Thank you and have fun!
Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 686 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/25/2020 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1406040 |
8. The Price Of Flesh
An immersive choose-your-own-adventure survival horror with optional adult content featuring hand drawn backgrounds, sprites, and over 150 pieces of full screen art- and 50 endings.
The Price Of Flesh has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 903 positive reviews and 37 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 not possible to play or run The Price Of Flesh on the Steam Deck.
9. Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 661 positive reviews and 26 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 Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Clifftop Games |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1466390 |
10. The OPERATOR
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The OPERATOR has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Thriller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,155 positive reviews and 496 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2024 |
| Franchise | indienova |
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| Steam App Id | 1771980 |
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| 62 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/12/2017 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 7/17/2025 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 11/5/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/8/2024 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/15/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/25/2020 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/2/2022 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/20/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 7/22/2024 | 90 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Superliminal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Anthology Of The Killer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Slender Threads: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). The Price Of Flesh on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). The OPERATOR on Steam. Steam Store.