Gaming on Linux has been evolving over the years, thanks to Wine, Valve's Proton, and many other tools like Bottles, Lutris, and Heroic Game Launcher.
This means even if a game is unavailable natively on Linux, you can still play some of them thanks to Steam Play.
That's great. But you would need some great discounts on games to give them a try, right?
Well, you are in luck; the yearly Steam Winter Sale is live right now (until January 2, 2024), with offers on much of the catalog.
I have picked a few games for Linux systems (even if they are not natively supported) that might pique your interest.
Let's get started. 🎮 😎
1. Hades II
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
This game revolves around Melinoë, the daughter of Hades, as she battles through mythological realms to defeat the forces of Chronos, the Titan of Time. The game features rogue-like combat with weapons and abilities, offering fresh challenges and tactical combat.
It's 10% off on Steam right now at $26.99.
2. Tiny Glade (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
Build charming castles and winding walls in a peaceful medieval setting, where there's no combat or the need to micromanage things. Just you and your tools creating a world where sheep wander, vines grow, and your imagination takes center stage.
It's 20% off on Steam right now at $11.99.
3. Caves of Qud (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
Step into a roguelike RPG set in a bizarre, post-apocalyptic world teeming with endless possibilities. Make your way through a procedurally generated world, where you can expect to come across over 70 factions of various creatures.
The gameplay focuses on turn-based, sandbox exploration, with the combat experience involving things like mutations, implants, artifacts, and skills.
It's 15% off on Steam right now at $25.49.
4. Rail Route (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
This is one of the games I love. Rail Route is a cool simulation game that lets you build your own railway network from scratch, giving you the tools to manage it all.
Ever since this hit early access, I have been following their progress closely, and I am glad to say that the developers have not let their community down with the 1.0 release.
It's 42% off on Steam right now at $14.49.
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5. Ready or Not
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
If you ever were eager to learn how a SWAT unit operates, then this game is the one for you! In Ready or Not, you have a single-player campaign where you can lead a squad of law enforcement officers to handle various law and order situations.
There is also a multiplayer mode where you can squad up with friends or random players around the world for a more authentic SWAT experience.
Just remember, check every door and corner before entering, or you will face premature demise. Trust me, I know. 🥲
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $24.99.
6. Pacific Drive
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
Navigate your way to survival through the perilous Olympic Exclusion Zone, a supernatural wasteland where a car is your only lifeline. Scavenge resources and upgrade your trusty station wagon, using it to survive the zone’s unpredictable threats, from intense storms to terrifying creatures.
It's 40% off on Steam right now at $17.99.
7. Ghost Of Tsushima
Steam Deck status: Unsupported 🛑
Take up the mantle of Jin Sakai, a samurai defending his homeland from the Mongol invasion. Traverse the breathtaking island of Tsushima, filled with lush forests, sweeping plains, and serene shrines.
When you discover such shrines, be sure to pet the foxes that led you to them! 🦊
It's 20% off on Steam right now at $47.99.
8. Volcanoids
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
In a world of relentless volcanic eruptions and hostile mechanical enemies, survival demands creativity and courage. Volcanoids lets you pilot a powerful drill ship, which also acts as your mobile base and lifeline, as you explore the dangerous steampunk island.
Gather resources, craft upgrades, and uncover the secrets behind the island’s catastrophic eruptions.
It's 30% off on Steam right now at $13.99.
9. Manor Lords
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
Step into the life of a medieval lord who has to grow their village by promoting resource production, trading, city planning, and, of course, fighting battles to stave off the unruly neighboring rival lords.
It's 30% off on Steam right now at $27.99.
10. Dredge
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
A fishing adventure with a dark twist, Dredge is set in a mysterious, fog-covered world where you search the depths for fish, treasure, and secrets. During the day, you fish, trade with locals, complete quests, and upgrade your ship, but as night falls, the true horrors of the game unfold.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $12.49.
11. Hogwarts Legacy
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
Your dreams of attending the prestigious Hogwarts will finally come true with this game. Hogwarts Legacy is an RPG game that is set years before the Harry Potter saga, in an age of dark wizards and fantastic beasts.
It's 75% off on Steam right now at $14.99.
12. American Truck Simulator (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Verified ✅
Want to explore the United States of America from the comfort of your home?
Then, you can do so with American Truck Simulator, where you can drive around the US in a truck and even run a company! From what I've seen in my playthroughs, the map design is very realistic and depicts the different parts of the country well.
The base game is 75% off on Steam right now at $4.99.
13. Metro Exodus (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
Continue the story of Artyom by fleeing the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embarking on an epic continent-spanning journey where you face various challenges. Remember to always check ammo and filters before taking on enemies.
It's 90% off on Steam right now at $2.99.
14. Helldivers 2
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
If you agree with democracy, then your duty as a Helldiver calls! You must spread freedom across galaxies, exterminating those who oppose this ideology.
As a Helldiver, your mission is to defeat enemies of democracy, including hostile alien species like the Terminids and Automatons, while using your tactical genius and heavy weaponry to ensure that no threat stands in the way of Super Earth's vision of “Managed Democracy”.
It's 20% off on Steam right now at $31.99.
Game Over? No, this list does not represent all the fantastic games discounted on the Steam store for Linux.
You will find massive discounts on several outstanding titles, such as:
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