Free Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,754 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 10/17/2024.
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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 7,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,699 positive reviews and 1,130 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 3,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,915 positive reviews and 240 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 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103 positive reviews and 12 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. Asteroids ++
Asteroids ++ is the best Asteroids game you will ever play in your life. Customize your spaceship with your weapon loadout, save your solar system, and destroy those damn Asteroids! And remember, you can never end Asteroid genocide!
Asteroids ++ has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Letters
Letters is a clicker game where you click a letter to get more letters! Every 3 hours you can get 4 common letters, Every 5 hours you can get 2 uncommon letters and every 24 hours you get a rare letter.
Letters has achieved a Player Score of 39, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 26 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 Letters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/25/2024 |
| Developer | Letters Developer |
| Publisher | Letters Developer |
| Steam App Id | 3064270 |
6. 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 66, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 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 |
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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,222 positive reviews and 897 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. Tales of Rein Ravine
Tales of Rein Ravine is an indie horse game that aims to challenge its players with unique real-life inspired riding, as well as tell an intriguing equestrian story to a young adult audience.
Tales of Rein Ravine has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450 positive reviews and 82 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 Tales of Rein Ravine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | Maia the Horsegirl |
| Publisher | Maia the Horsegirl |
| Steam App Id | 2299740 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,226 positive reviews and 722 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 |
10. Bud Farm Idle Tycoon
Sit-back, relax, and watch your wealth grow exponentially as you unlock one quirky business after another.
Bud Farm Idle Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bud Farm Idle Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2022 |
| Developer | LDRLY Games |
| Publisher | LDRLY Games |
| Steam App Id | 1998140 |
More Free Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Linear games available on Steam.
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| 2,368 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,184 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 513 | 8/20/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 305 | 6/20/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 297 | 7/25/2024 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 6/26/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 10/11/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 11/15/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 8/22/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 12/21/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 3/9/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/26/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Asteroids ++ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Letters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Tales of Rein Ravine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Bud Farm Idle Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.