Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,136 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 4/23/2025.
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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 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 318 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 8,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,206 positive reviews and 1,255 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 3,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,342 positive reviews and 278 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,026 positive reviews and 282 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239 positive reviews and 54 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,095 positive reviews and 1,004 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 |
7. 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 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,535 positive reviews and 819 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2098350 |
8. 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 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 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 |
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 16,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,713 positive reviews and 195 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,545 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).
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,782 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,597 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,223 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 901 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 8/20/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 6/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 12/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 3/7/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 6/26/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 10/11/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). 死寂（Deathly Stillness） on Steam. Steam Store.