Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,709 Linear games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Linear game rankings were last updated on 7/17/2025.
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1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery holds the #1 spot for "best free Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 65. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 786 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
2. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,365 positive reviews and 1,284 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
3. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,483 positive reviews and 294 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Antimatter Dimensions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1399720 |
4. 4STORY : The Original
Between Berkilious, the God of Destruction, and Lea, the Goddess of creation, long-lasting antagonism has repeated numerous creations and destructions. In the name of the Goddess Lea, exists the world of Iveria. In this world of chaos, will there be a hero to end this war once and for all?
4STORY : The Original has achieved a Player Score of 33, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178 positive reviews and 409 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/10/2025 |
| Developer | Zemi Interactive |
| Publisher | Zemi Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 3609170 |
5. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,790 positive reviews and 522 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
6. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Smashing Simulator Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/20/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3066060 |
7. Truck World: Australia - First Haul
Become a truckie in the heart of Australia! Brave the scorching desert, conquer a sandstorm and support the local industry by delivering vital cargo across the continent’s treacherous terrain.
Truck World: Australia - First Haul has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 733 positive reviews and 282 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Truck World: Australia - First Haul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2025 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Truck World Studio |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3694620 |
8. 飄流幻境M
"Wonderland M" is a turn-based MMORPG with ancient civilizations, cute characters, and exploration. Pilot vehicles, meet characters, recruit companions, and create your dream home. Compose your own legendary adventure in "Wonderland M"!
飄流幻境M has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 飄流幻境M on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/26/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1481340 |
9. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,753 positive reviews and 367 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
10. 死寂（Deathly Stillness）
This is a boring zombie game with no plot, not an officially released game, please don't have high expectations.
死寂（Deathly Stillness） has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,698 positive reviews and 930 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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| 3,582 | 11/15/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,095 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 968 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 6/10/2025 | 33 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 8/20/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 6/3/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 6/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 8/23/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/26/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 7/11/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). 4STORY : The Original on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Truck World: Australia - First Haul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.