Best Underground Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 689 Underground 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. Underground game rankings were last updated on 11/29/2024.
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1. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
2. Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Meg's Monster has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 983 positive reviews and 29 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. OBSCURA
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.
OBSCURA has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rotten Raccoons |
| Publisher | Rotten Raccoons |
| Steam App Id | 2342920 |
4. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
THE LONGING has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,885 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
5. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,504 positive reviews and 603 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Tunnet
Build, debug and optimize a computer network in an underground facility.
Tunnet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Developer | puzzled_squid |
| Publisher | puzzled_squid |
| Steam App Id | 2286390 |
7. Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Hedon Bloodrite has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,669 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hedon Bloodrite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2019 |
| Developer | Zan_HedonDev |
| Publisher | Zan_HedonDev |
| Steam App Id | 1072150 |
8. Ad Fundum
Take control of a giant mech and dive into an exciting underground adventure in a dieselpunk world! Dig deep, collect valuable minerals, upgrade wisely, explore diverse locations, uncover ancient secrets, and try not to explode! Will you save the world or vanish in the depths below?
Ad Fundum has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2024 |
| Developer | Oldbut Gold |
| Publisher | Oldbut Gold |
| Steam App Id | 2647820 |
9. Netherguild
Netherguild is a turn-based roguelite dungeon-crawler on a grid, where you command expeditions below the earth in a desperate attempt to cure a strange plague. Explore, camp, and fight as far as you can before heading back to resupply. What will you discover underground?
Netherguild has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Netherguild on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/27/2023 |
| Developer | David Vinokurov |
| Publisher | David Vinokurov |
| Steam App Id | 1464220 |
10. War for the Overworld
Tired of invading dungeons? It's time you built your own! War for the Overworld is a Dungeon Management Game that employs your favourite aspects of the RTS and God Game genres. Carve out your Dungeon and conquer the Overworld!
War for the Overworld has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,606 positive reviews and 1,070 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play War for the Overworld on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2015 |
| Franchise | Brightrock Games |
| Developer | Brightrock Games |
| Publisher | Brightrock Games |
| Steam App Id | 230190 |
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| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/9/2024 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/1/2023 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/16/2019 | 87 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/13/2024 | 87 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/27/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/2/2015 | 84 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBSCURA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Tunnet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Hedon Bloodrite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Ad Fundum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Netherguild on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). War for the Overworld on Steam. Steam Store.