Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,218 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 12/3/2025.
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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 1,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946 positive reviews and 501 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 9,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,897 positive reviews and 1,377 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 4,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,819 positive reviews and 320 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. Six Braves 🕌
Strategy RPG game , full of childhood memories!
Six Braves 🕌 has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
5. Scratch Inc.
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Scratch Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 709 positive reviews and 88 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.
6. Disfigure
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Disfigure 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 5,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,513 positive reviews and 128 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 | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
7. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,145 positive reviews and 85 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.
| Release Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Developer | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Publisher | Ferry // Nopanamaman |
| Steam App Id | 4122860 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,964 positive reviews and 470 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,224 positive reviews and 561 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 |
10. Banana-Shaped
Banana-Shape is a clicker Game, in which you click on the banana shape!Win random banana shapes and grow your collection! Come hang out with us and let's become the kings of banana shapes!
Banana-Shaped has achieved a Player Score of 39, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 35 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 Banana-Shaped on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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| 7,050 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,441 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 883 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 505 | 9/13/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 311 | 9/17/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 7/24/2024 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 8/1/2024 | 37 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 8/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 8/14/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 7/25/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 6/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 7/6/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Six Braves 🕌 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Scratch Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Banana-Shaped on Steam. Steam Store.