Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,355 Linear games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Linear game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linear game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,442 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
2. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,786 positive reviews and 159 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2023 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 1353230 |
3. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,603 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
4. SANABI
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
SANABI has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,765 positive reviews and 603 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SANABI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
5. 星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
星空列车与白的旅行 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,649 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | しらたまこ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1567800 |
6. Word Game: Episode 0
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Word Game: Episode 0 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,446 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Word Game: Episode 0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,275 positive reviews and 2,702 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
8. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no dlc's).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,059 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
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 Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,616 positive reviews and 401 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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. NEKOPARA Vol. 2
Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.
NEKOPARA Vol. 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,100 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run NEKOPARA Vol. 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
| Developer | NEKO WORKs |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 420110 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 76 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 11/9/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 2/19/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 7/12/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/12/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). NEKOPARA Vol. 2 on Steam. Steam Store.