Best Steam Games For Linux

Linux is one of the most malleable operating systems that people prefer to use once they understand how it works. The Linux OS is great to use once people get used to it, but gamers may not be huge fans of the lack of games that they can enjoy with this operating system.

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Thankfully, Steam's accommodating nature ensures that players will be made aware of the many great games that are compatible with Linux. These titles are a blast to play through and show the very best of what PC gaming has to offer.

8 RimWorld

One Of The Deepest And Most Engaging Colony Simulation Games Players Can Get Lost In

RimWorld is a title that takes a while to understand, with its complex systems working in harmony to make for a tantalizing simulation game. Players must ensure that their colonists survive by any means necessary on a hostile planet where death can arrive at a moment's notice.

It's important to engage in research and figure out how to harness resources optimally. Doing so ensures that a colony won't run out of food and will be capable of defending itself when the storyteller decides to mess with players.

7 Stellaris

A Sci-fi Grand Strategy Game With A Ton Of Content

A grand strategy game that shows Paradox Interactive at its very best, Stellaris is the dream sci-fi game for players who want to establish their legacy in space. Players must negotiate intergalactic treaties, maintain alliances, and scout to find planets abundant in certain resources.

The game is jam-packed with so much content that it can make a player's head spin. The learning curve is high in Stellaris but one worth enduring if players want to enjoy a rewarding experience where it's easy to sink a ton of hours and lose track of things.

6 Undertale

A Beloved Indie Darling That Plays Around With Establishes RPG Tropes

Undertale is one of the greatest video games ever made, playing around with RPG tropes to tell a charming story that won fans the world over. The innovative gameplay encourages players to spare monsters instead of killing them.

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Players who spare everything in the game are treated to the best ending, while others who decide to kill everything in their path will unlock the Genocide Route, which is full of challenging battles. The magic of Undertale keeps fans coming back for more, with three playthroughs being more than viable for this short yet sweet RPG.

5 Slay The Princess

A Terrifying Visual Novel That Goes Places

Players who want to enjoy a unique horror visual novel will love what Slay the Princess brings to the table. Instead of saving the damsel in distress, players must ensure its death so that a great evil isn't unleashed upon the land.

Slay the Princess loves to mess around with players, with the chilling voice acting adding to the horror of each scene. Players can uncover a host of different endings, with the vast majority of them being quite disturbing and making this title more sinister than ever.

4 Hollow Knight

A Beloved Side-Scrolling Action Game With Tense Combat

While Hollow Knight is inspired by the Soulsborne games, it does enough unique things to stand out as an indie title worth checking out in the eyes of many. The wasting world of Hallownest is a morose setting where players fight against several challenging enemies.

The meat of Hollow Knight is its amazing boss encounters that players love to master no matter how many times they die. Each battle is a test of the player's skills, with the game's excellent exploration adding to its quality.

3 Portal 2

An Imaginative Puzzle Game That Shows Valve At Its Very Best

The Orange Box surprised players with Portal, a fun puzzle game that used the simple concept of shooting portals to make for some excellent puzzle scenarios. The sequel takes things in a bigger and bolder direction with its story, enhanced puzzles, and a new character who's just as entertaining as GLaDOS.

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On top of this, Portal 2 has a unique co-op campaign that's just as engaging, if not more. The excellent puzzle design of Portal 2 ensures that every level is a blast to play through, with the single-player mode boasting an engaging narrative that has many highlights.

2 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

An Excellent Sequel To A Murder-Mystery Title With Many Unique Cases

Fans of the Ace Attorney series will love what Danganronpa brings to the table. The first game is a blast to play through, even if some of the cases fell flat. This isn't a problem in the sequel that moves things in a bigger and bolder direction.

The plot can be downright bananas, but the narrative's insanity doesn't reveal itself until the very last chapter. Until then, players are treated to some amazing murder mysteries where they must single out the culprit in fun Class Trials that feel action-packed even though no one throws anything resembling a punch.

1 Inscryption

A Mish-mash Of Different Genres That Makes For A Tantalizing Experience

Players who want to witness how creative indie gaming can be should give Inscryption a shot. This game presents itself as a deckbuilding roguelike, but the creepy aesthetic is just a taste of things to come as players are whisked away on a wild ride.

Inscryption is split into three riveting acts where players slowly uncover the game's central mystery. It's an experimental title that nails the landing and lets fans enjoy an unforgettable experience from start to end.

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