Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,706 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 3/21/2025.
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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 16,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,840 positive reviews and 189 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. 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 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,561 positive reviews and 33 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,589 positive reviews and 893 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,143 positive reviews and 404 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,640 positive reviews and 246 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 | 8/18/2023 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 1353230 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,002 positive reviews and 57 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,479 positive reviews and 55 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).
8. Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition 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 5,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,601 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2022 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publisher | ustwo games |
| Steam App Id | 1927720 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linear games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,465 positive reviews and 2,965 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
10. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS 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 11,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,646 positive reviews and 301 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2513280 |
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| 62 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 7/12/2022 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 10/24/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/19/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/12/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 27). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.