Best Western Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 572 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 3/13/2025.
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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 205,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,311 positive reviews and 4,153 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 9,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,417 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| 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 14,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,816 positive reviews and 472 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 7,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,080 positive reviews and 334 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 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 | $2.79 |
| 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 8,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,535 positive reviews and 490 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| 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 36,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,997 positive reviews and 3,123 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 367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 351 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,736 positive reviews and 153 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, it is possible to play Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Trinity Team Games |
| Developer | Trinity Team |
| Publisher | Buddy Productions GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 564050 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.91 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 | $7.91 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Hosted Games |
| Publisher | Hosted Games |
| Steam App Id | 375130 |
10. Deathblossom
Deathblossom is an action / kinetic novel hybrid about love and mortality. Enjoy visual novel-style written scenes and high-octane top-down action as you shoot, kick and blast your way through an erotic revenge thriller. Featuring a fully illustrated story by Zoquete!
Deathblossom has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168 positive reviews and 9 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Deathblossom on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/28/2024 |
| Developer | Zoquete |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3198120 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 17,823 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/11/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/20/2018 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/5/2015 | 87 | $7.91 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/28/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Deathblossom on Steam. Steam Store.