Best VR Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,521 VR 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. VR game rankings were last updated on 5/9/2024.
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1. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes holds the #1 spot for "best Linux VR game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,179 positive reviews and 293 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
2. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,459 positive reviews and 2,364 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
3. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,706 positive reviews and 1,139 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Escape Simulator
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op (best with 2-3 players, but playable with more). Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Supports community rooms through the level editor.
Escape Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,629 positive reviews and 858 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Pine Studio |
| Developer | Pine Studio |
| Publisher | Pine Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1435790 |
5. OVR Advanced Settings
OVR Advanced Settings is a Dashboard Application for VR, that allows you to access many settings. OVRAS also has a myriad of utility features such as: simulated movement, adding smooth/snap turn to any game, video controls for the headset such as brightness, per-app bindings and much more.
OVR Advanced Settings has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,457 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OVR Advanced Settings on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/14/2020 |
| Developer | OVRAS Team |
| Publisher | OVRAS Team |
| Steam App Id | 1009850 |
6. Alien: Isolation
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,562 positive reviews and 3,805 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 10/6/2014 |
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| Steam App Id | 214490 |
7. Treasure of Nadia
Meet gorgeous women! Find long lost treasure, explore the ancient mysteries that surround the island and build your own harem in Treasure of Nadia!
Treasure of Nadia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,304 positive reviews and 335 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.
8. 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 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 253030 |
9. X-Plane 11
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
X-Plane 11 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,235 positive reviews and 1,274 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 X-Plane 11 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2017 |
| Developer | Laminar Research |
| Publisher | Laminar Research |
| Steam App Id | 269950 |
10. Estranged: Act I
Estranged tells the story of a lone fisherman, whose ship is stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm. Explore the rich environments and meet the curious inhabitants of the island as you find a way back to the mainland.
Estranged: Act I has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,550 positive reviews and 463 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 Estranged: Act I on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/16/2014 |
| Franchise | Estranged Franchise |
| Developer | Alan Edwardes |
| Publisher | Alan Edwardes |
| Steam App Id | 261820 |
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 | 92 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,097 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 10/19/2021 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,740 | 4/14/2020 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 10/6/2014 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 2/16/2022 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/9/2013 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 523 | 3/30/2017 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 19). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Escape Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). OVR Advanced Settings on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Treasure of Nadia on Steam. Steam Store.
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