Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,443 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 5/16/2024.
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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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,293 positive reviews and 982 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. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,554 positive reviews and 221 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 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,670 positive reviews and 774 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 |
4. 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 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,773 positive reviews and 606 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 |
| Publisher | 0 Deer Soft Partnership |
| Steam App Id | 2098350 |
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 14,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,716 positive reviews and 405 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. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,866 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
7. Classic Marathon
From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.
Classic Marathon has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329 positive reviews and 21 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.
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Developer | Aleph One Developers |
| Publisher | Aleph One Developers |
| Steam App Id | 2398450 |
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,050 positive reviews and 85 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 |
9. Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories
'Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories' is a humorous co-operative escape room game where you are a henchman who has to make his way through variety of puzzles to make it to a job interview on time. Can you solve all of the puzzles that stand in the way of your employment?
Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 994 positive reviews and 47 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 Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/7/2023 |
| Franchise | 0 Deer Soft |
| Developer | 0 Deer Soft |
| Publisher | 0 Deer Soft Partnership |
| Steam App Id | 2363730 |
10. Prince of Suburbia - Part 1
Prince of Suburbia is a kinetic (linear) adult visual novel with only one thing on its mind. This simple sandbox game is packed with lewd scenes and sprinkled with a fun story that aims to never leave you wanting more. Play Part 1 for FREE!
Prince of Suburbia - Part 1 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,628 positive reviews and 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 | 12/21/2023 |
| Developer | ViM Studios |
| Publisher | ViM Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1896170 |
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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 | 2,010 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 923 | 12/17/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 5/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 11/15/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 3/29/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 3/9/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 10/29/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 2/12/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 6/26/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 9/1/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Classic Marathon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Prince of Suburbia - Part 1 on Steam. Steam Store.