Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,294 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 5/14/2025.
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1. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game holds the #1 spot for "best free Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,258 positive reviews and 1,258 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 |
2. 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 66, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 330 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 |
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 3,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,398 positive reviews and 279 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. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 positive reviews and 56 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,761 positive reviews and 317 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,637 positive reviews and 512 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141 positive reviews and 48 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 | 6/26/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1481340 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,286 positive reviews and 1,008 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,596 positive reviews and 923 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).
10. Mizi NO!
In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over.
Mizi NO! has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,742 positive reviews and 19 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 Mizi NO! 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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| 3,130 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,906 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,172 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 282 | 8/20/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 6/26/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 8/23/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 11/24/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 10/11/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 12/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Mizi NO! on Steam. Steam Store.