Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,557 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 6/13/2026.
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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 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,702 positive reviews and 285 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 possible to play Sheepy: A Short Adventure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/6/2024 |
| Franchise | MrSuicideSheep |
| Developer | MrSuicideSheep |
| Publisher | MrSuicideSheep |
| Steam App Id | 1568400 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,057 positive reviews and 592 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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.
3. Öoo
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Öoo has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,992 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NamaTakahashi |
| Steam App Id | 2721890 |
4. 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 IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,197 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
5. Finding Paradise
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Finding Paradise 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 20,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,983 positive reviews and 455 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 337340 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,707 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,215 positive reviews and 1,259 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 | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,456 positive reviews and 334 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,379 positive reviews and 95 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 |
10. WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,736 positive reviews and 163 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. At the moment, it is possible to play WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Lasengle |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Aniplex Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2052410 |
More Linear Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Linear games available on Steam.
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| 57 | 2/6/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 8/7/2025 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/19/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 11/10/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 12/14/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 7/12/2022 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 7/26/2023 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/7/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 7/11/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $3.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 13). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 9). Öoo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 19). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 20). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 31). WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.