Best Tutorial Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,380 Tutorial 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. Tutorial game rankings were last updated on 2/14/2025.
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1. Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Arctic Eggs holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Tutorial game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,994 positive reviews and 90 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 | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
2. Software Inc.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Software Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,703 positive reviews and 400 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Software Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2015 |
| Developer | Coredumping |
| Publisher | Coredumping |
| Steam App Id | 362620 |
3. Voxelgram
Voxelgram is a 3D nonograms game where solving puzzles feels like sculpting in three dimensions. Reveal voxel models as you complete each challenge.
Voxelgram has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 541 positive reviews and 9 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 | 11/7/2019 |
| Developer | Procedural Level |
| Publisher | Procedural Level |
| Steam App Id | 1158470 |
4. Race The Sun
You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!
Race The Sun has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,887 positive reviews and 403 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, it is possible to play Race The Sun on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
5. Koi Farm
A koi breeding game.
Koi Farm has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 854 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
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| Publisher | Job Talle |
| Steam App Id | 1518810 |
6. Open Hexagon
Four buttons, one goal: survive. Are you ready for a real challenge? -- Become the best and climb the leaderboards in Open Hexagon, a fast-paced adrenalinic arcade game that's easy to learn but hard to master!
Open Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 422 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.24 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 | $3.24 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2021 |
| Developer | Vittorio Romeo |
| Publisher | Vittorio Romeo |
| Steam App Id | 1358090 |
7. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,276 positive reviews and 167 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 Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
8. Every Letter
Write letters with your typewriter on behalf of others in this cozy single-player game. Compose everything from simple hellos to theater scripts and love letters, express each client’s emotions, and find your own meaning to letter writing.
Every Letter has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202 positive reviews and 5 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 Every Letter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Violet Fairy |
| Publisher | Violet Fairy |
| Steam App Id | 2379720 |
9. Thrive
An evolution simulation game. Take control of your species in the environment and edit your species as a whole. Compete with other evolving species for resources on an alien planet.
Thrive has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,099 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Thrive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/26/2021 |
| Developer | Revolutionary Games Studio |
| Publisher | Revolutionary Games Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1779200 |
10. HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!
HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,799 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2020 |
| Developer | Digital Cybercherries |
| Publisher | Digital Cybercherries |
| Steam App Id | 523660 |
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| 24 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 11/7/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/10/2013 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/26/2021 | 89 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/2/2021 | 89 | $3.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 11/26/2021 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/27/2020 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). Voxelgram on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Koi Farm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Open Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Every Letter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Thrive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed on Steam. Steam Store.