Best Trading Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 555 Trading 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. Trading game rankings were last updated on 4/22/2024.
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1. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Trading game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,044,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979,616 positive reviews and 64,893 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Dog Brew
Dog Brew - a light indie adventure where the main character, burdened by debts, decides to settle them through the art of brewing beer.
Dog Brew has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,084 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.50 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.50 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2883280 |
3. Endless Sky
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,754 positive reviews and 485 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Endless Sky on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2015 |
| Developer | Michael Zahniser |
| Publisher | Michael Zahniser |
| Steam App Id | 404410 |
4. X3: Albion Prelude
X3: Albion Prelude is the latest game in the X3 space game series. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living and breathing universe. A new plot and many additions to the open free-form gameplay.
X3: Albion Prelude has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,900 positive reviews and 151 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Avorion has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,382 positive reviews and 1,229 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Avorion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,053,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,023,363 positive reviews and 1,029,695 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/21/2012 |
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| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 730 |
7. Of Life and Land
Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.
Of Life and Land has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Of Life and Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking?
A gentle exploration platformer in a vast yet small world where time has stopped, what will happen?
Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking? has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
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| Publisher | Sylvie & Hubol |
| Steam App Id | 1295260 |
9. Istanbul: Digital Edition
Collect and trade goods! Plan ahead! Earn rubies and win the race to fortune! Become the best merchant in Istanbul! This faithful adaptation of one of the best board games of all time will turn you into a merchant on a journey from rags to riches. 🕌📦👳
Istanbul: Digital Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Istanbul: Digital Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Acram Digital |
| Developer | Acram Digital |
| Publisher | Acram Digital |
| Steam App Id | 943410 |
10. Counterpact
Crush the enemy team with your allies or plunder the Gilded Spire alone in this 2D platform-shooter. Customize and play as one of seven characters with unique mechanics and items.
Counterpact has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Trading games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/31/2023 |
| Developer | Little Egg Basket |
| Publisher | Little Egg Basket |
| Steam App Id | 2061750 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Trading games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 75,596 | 10/10/2007 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 4/30/2024 | 93 | $3.50 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 10/30/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/16/2011 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 903 | 3/9/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 996,716 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 4/2/2024 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/18/2018 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/31/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Dog Brew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). Endless Sky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). X3: Albion Prelude on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Avorion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Of Life and Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Istanbul: Digital Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Counterpact on Steam. Steam Store.