Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,197 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 9/30/2025.
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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 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831 positive reviews and 424 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 8,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,507 positive reviews and 1,319 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 3,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,622 positive reviews and 306 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. Scratch Inc.
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Scratch Inc. 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 113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive.
Disfigure 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 5,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,907 positive reviews and 124 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 Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
6. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295 positive reviews and 82 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,206 positive reviews and 396 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.
8. 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 36, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220 positive reviews and 434 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 4STORY : The Original on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/10/2025 |
| Developer | Zemi Interactive |
| Publisher | Zemi Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 3609170 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 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 | 6/25/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1481340 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,983 positive reviews and 536 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 |
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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| 17,484 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,649 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 884 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 9/17/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 7/26/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 8/20/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 3/26/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 6/10/2025 | 36 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 6/25/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 8/17/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 6/3/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 10/11/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Scratch Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). 4STORY : The Original on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.