Best Web Publishing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,906 Web Publishing 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. Web Publishing game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2025.
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1. RPG Maker MV
POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!
RPG Maker MV holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Web Publishing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,427 positive reviews and 736 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RPG Maker MV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2015 |
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| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 363890 |
2. Defold
Defold is a free and open game engine used for development of desktop, mobile and web games.
Defold has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 24 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 not possible to play or run Defold on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/28/2021 |
| Developer | Defold Foundation |
| Publisher | Defold Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 1365760 |
3. AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development
AppGameKit Classic is a powerful game development engine, ideal for Hobbyist and Indie developers. Choose to code in the easy to learn AppGameKit BASIC or use our libraries in C++ & XCode. Write your code once and deploy easily to multiple mobile & desktop platforms.
AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 541 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 11/21/2014 |
| Developer | TheGameCreators |
| Publisher | TheGameCreators |
| Steam App Id | 325180 |
4. Piecewise: build chat bots with blocks
Assemble multi-platform chat bots for Discord, Mastodon, and Matrix using puzzle-like pieces. Skip confusing code syntax and assemble blocks from a robust and comprehensive toolkit to create professionally aesthetic and functional bots for you and your community!
Piecewise: build chat bots with blocks has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 11/2/2021 |
| Developer | Piecewise Labs |
| Publisher | Piecewise Labs |
| Steam App Id | 1702210 |
5. Absorber
Absorber: An addictive idle RPG adventure in which you absorb the strength and abilities of defeated enemies. Explore a fantasy world, defeat challenging enemies. Immerse yourself in the unique gameplay. Will you rise to become the ultimate absorber?
Absorber has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.25 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Absorber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.25 |
| Release Date | 7/9/2023 |
| Developer | Alexander Wick |
| Publisher | Alexander Wick |
| Steam App Id | 2473070 |
6. sheepChat
Simple and convenient cross platform multichat capable to satisfy the needs of any streamer. Can display messages from majority of streaming resources and show that information the way YOU want!
sheepChat has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/20/2018 |
| Developer | sheepChat Team |
| Publisher | sheepChat Team |
| Steam App Id | 944770 |
7. 3D PUZZLE - Underground
Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place.
3D PUZZLE - Underground has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3009780 |
8. Visual Novel Engine
Create, share, and play visual novels without needing ANY programming skills!
Visual Novel Engine has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | qberty |
| Publisher | The Local Group |
| Steam App Id | 665040 |
9. Gestaltor
100 % glTF editing! Prepare 3D models into high performant real time assets. Make your products ready for the next level of shopping in 3D Commerce!
Gestaltor has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.00 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.
10. Janus VR
Janus VR - Virtual Reality Internet Browser Build, browse and socialize in the Immersive Internet - Janus VR is the internet like you've never seen it before.
Janus VR has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Web Publishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 3/31/2017 |
| Developer | Janus VR, Inc. |
| Publisher | Janus VR, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 602090 |
More Web Publishing Linux Games on Steam
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| 785 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/28/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/21/2014 | 78 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/2/2021 | 77 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/9/2023 | 72 | $2.25 | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 12/20/2018 | 71 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/26/2024 | 68 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/7/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/3/2021 | 60 | $6.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/31/2017 | 58 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Defold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Piecewise: build chat bots with blocks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Absorber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 7). sheepChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). 3D PUZZLE - Underground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Visual Novel Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Gestaltor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Janus VR on Steam. Steam Store.