Best Western Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 594 Western 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. Western game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Western game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,552 positive reviews and 4,242 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,496 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.39 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 | $4.39 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
3. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,982 positive reviews and 481 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
4. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,167 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.79 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 | $1.79 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
5. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
SteamWorld Dig has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,607 positive reviews and 492 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
6. Fistful of Frags
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.
Fistful of Frags has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,084 positive reviews and 3,133 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 Fistful of Frags on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/9/2014 |
| Developer | Fistful of Frags Team |
| Publisher | Fistful of Frags Team |
| Steam App Id | 265630 |
7. Dead Horizon: Origin
Most people never get a shot at making a difference. If you did... would you miss? -- Dead Horizon is a short and dirty point and click western themed adventure game that's also completely free.
Dead Horizon: Origin has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 16 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 Dead Horizon: Origin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/11/2017 |
| Franchise | My Next Games |
| Developer | 14 Hours Productions |
| Publisher | 14 Hours Productions |
| Steam App Id | 671700 |
8. Rosewater
A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches.
Rosewater has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rosewater on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 3/27/2025 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Grundislav Games |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 1226670 |
9. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Trinity Team Games |
| Developer | Trinity Team |
| Publisher | Buddy Productions GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 564050 |
10. Tin Star
Ride out into the Old West as a U.S. marshal in the biggest interactive novel ever made! Confront outlaws, find romance, defy the elements, and craft an enduring legend as you uncover a conspiracy whose deadly web stretches from San Francisco to New York City.
Tin Star has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281 positive reviews and 15 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Hosted Games |
| Publisher | Hosted Games |
| Steam App Id | 375130 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 22,326 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $1.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/11/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/27/2025 | 88 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/20/2018 | 88 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/5/2015 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Rosewater on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Tin Star on Steam. Steam Store.