Best Tutorial Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,262 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 12/10/2024.
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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 2,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,409 positive reviews and 66 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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 6,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,597 positive reviews and 395 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 534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 525 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 6,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,880 positive reviews and 401 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 | 12/9/2013 |
| 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 835 positive reviews and 40 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 |
| Developers | |
| 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 431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417 positive reviews and 14 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 2,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,975 positive reviews and 149 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 193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tutorial games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,018 positive reviews and 80 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. From The Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
From The Depths 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 11,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,013 positive reviews and 1,137 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 From The Depths on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2020 |
| Developer | Brilliant Skies Ltd. |
| Publisher | Brilliant Skies Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 268650 |
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| 5 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 5/1/2015 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/7/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/9/2013 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/26/2021 | 90 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/2/2021 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,755 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 11/26/2021 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 355 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Software Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Voxelgram on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Race The Sun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Koi Farm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Open Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Every Letter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Thrive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). From The Depths on Steam. Steam Store.