Best Underground Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 559 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 5/14/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Underground game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 860 positive reviews and 23 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.
2. 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 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 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 512 positive reviews and 7 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. 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,457 positive reviews and 463 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,156 positive reviews and 567 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.
5. Tunnet
Build, debug and optimize a computer network in an underground facility.
Tunnet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 330 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Developer | puzzled_squid |
| Publisher | puzzled_squid |
| Steam App Id | 2286390 |
6. Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc blood sisters must fight to save their homeland from the forces of chaos! Immerse yourself in a crystalpunk underworld where the rich lore, atmosphere, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of the 90s' shooters.
Hedon Bloodrite has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,583 positive reviews and 149 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 |
7. Dead Dungeon
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
Dead Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.69 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 | $0.69 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2018 |
| Franchise | Roenko Games |
| Developer | Roenko Games |
| Publisher | Roenko Games |
| Steam App Id | 751640 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,470 positive reviews and 1,040 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 |
9. IT Simulator
IT Simulator is a co-op horror game where two players attempt to return power to an office building. Take the role of the all-seeing Control Room or the stealthy Repair Technician as you risk everything to d̶i̶s̶c̶o̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶t̶r̶u̶t̶h̶ escape.
IT Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
| Developer | Bad Byte Games |
| Publisher | Bad Byte Games |
| Steam App Id | 1903730 |
10. Rob Riches
Plan your steps carefully as you traverse ancient temples, filled with dangerous traps and puzzles.
Rob Riches has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Underground games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 3 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/15/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 12/1/2023 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/16/2019 | 87 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 4/2/2015 | 84 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/1/2022 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/16/2021 | 83 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Tunnet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Hedon Bloodrite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). War for the Overworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). IT Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Rob Riches on Steam. Steam Store.