Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,986 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 12/11/2024.
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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 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,900 positive reviews and 1,137 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 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,987 positive reviews and 246 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. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174 positive reviews and 19 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 |
| Developer | WalkingCatStudios |
| Publisher | WalkingCatStudios |
| Steam App Id | 3066060 |
4. Banana Gine
Banagine is a clicker game. There is a banana and there is an aubergine. So, this is a Banagine. Click to Banagine and count more Banagine. Because everyone loves Banagine!
Banana Gine has achieved a Player Score of 34, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 7/17/2024 |
| Developer | Banagine Studios |
| Publisher | Banagine Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3077790 |
5. 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 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 47 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 |
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 15,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,039 positive reviews and 468 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. 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 23,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,031 positive reviews and 927 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 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,854 positive reviews and 160 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 |
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 3,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,119 positive reviews and 256 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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| 2,142 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 911 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 275 | 8/20/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 7/17/2024 | 34 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 6/26/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 11/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 8/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/27/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/11/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/5/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 3/9/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Banana Gine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Prince of Suburbia - Part 1 on Steam. Steam Store.