Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,758 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 3/28/2025.
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1. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ holds the #1 spot for "best free Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 0. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 0 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 0 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "No user reviews" on Steam.
It 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.
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 8,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,154 positive reviews and 1,213 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 642 positive reviews and 277 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,239 positive reviews and 271 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 |
5. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 219 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
6. 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 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 6/25/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1481340 |
7. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,608 positive reviews and 979 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
8. Arisen Force: Life Devotee
Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.
Arisen Force: Life Devotee has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,690 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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.
9. Tales of Rein Ravine
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience.
Tales of Rein Ravine has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 689 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales of Rein Ravine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | Maia the Horsegirl |
| Publisher | Maia the Horsegirl |
| Steam App Id | 2299740 |
10. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,474 positive reviews and 801 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2022 |
| Franchise | 0 Deer Soft |
| Developer | 0 Deer Soft |
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| Steam App Id | 2098350 |
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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| 8,288 | 3/27/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,825 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,665 | 11/15/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,067 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 212 | 8/20/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 6/25/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 11/24/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 10/11/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 12/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 2/6/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/23/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Tales of Rein Ravine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.