Best Linear Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,464 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 12/25/2024.
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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 15,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,290 positive reviews and 188 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 4,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,417 positive reviews and 31 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 33,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,742 positive reviews and 866 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 18,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,023 positive reviews and 399 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 12,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,408 positive reviews and 242 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 |
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 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,772 positive reviews and 51 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 4,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,481 positive reviews and 54 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 5,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,398 positive reviews and 84 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 79,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,101 positive reviews and 2,937 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 11,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,136 positive reviews and 278 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 | 10/25/2024 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2513280 |
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| 56 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 7/12/2022 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 10/25/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 6/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/19/2016 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/11/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/19/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/20/2024 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 19). Word Game: Episode 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.