Best Free to Play Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,622 Free to Play games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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. Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 6/5/2024.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,977 positive reviews and 2,607 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,055 positive reviews and 390 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,996 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
4. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 245,453 positive reviews and 7,459 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. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,570 positive reviews and 452 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
6. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,888 positive reviews and 391 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,397 positive reviews and 1,969 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
8. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,143 positive reviews and 206 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Handshakes
Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.
Handshakes has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,223 positive reviews and 23 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 | 1/13/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Pet Pumpkin |
| Steam App Id | 2171690 |
10. Kindergarten 2
Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.
Kindergarten 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,148 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SmashGames |
| Steam App Id | 1067850 |
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 | 118 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 208 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,242 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,775 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 404 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/13/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 7/30/2019 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 7). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 7). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 13). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 10). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). Handshakes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 12). Kindergarten 2 on Steam. Steam Store.