Gaming on Linux has been evolving over the years, thanks to Steam's Proton and Wine 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. Now, you would need some great discounts on games to give them a try, right?
Well, you are in luck; the yearly Steam Summer Sale is live right now (until July 13, 2023), with offers on much of the catalog.
I have picked a few games for Linux systems (even if they are not officially supported) that might pique your interest.
Let's get started. 🎮
Note: Regional pricing can differ. The prices mentioned are in US dollars.
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Follow the life of a Witcher as war rages on in the Northern Realms.
This open-world RPG game takes you deep into the conflicts between humans and non-humans.
Get this before you dive into the third season of The Witcher's Netflix series!
It's 70% off on Steam right now at $11.99.
2. Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
This is a story-driven, action-adventure game that follows the journey of Kena, a young Spirit Guide searching for the sacred Mountain Shrine.
This game offers fast-paced combat with exciting puzzles to solve along the way.
It's 60% off on Steam right now at $15.99.
3. Cyberpunk 2077
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Step into the shoes of V, a merc in Night City. Fight your way through corpos and warring gangs to become a legend of the city that is unforgiving.
A new paid expansion, “Phantom Liberty” is also set to be released soon that will feature a new district called Dogtown, and will see you embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $29.99.
4. Carrion (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Want to be the reason to scare others?
Then Carrion is the game for you!
It is a reverse horror game that lets you play as a creature of unknown origins, who is on the hunt, stalking and consuming those who imprisoned it.
It's 60% off on Steam right now at $7.99.
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5. Monster Hunter: World
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
Become a monster hunter with this, you can hunt alone or with up to three players in co-op. You will take on quests to hunt monsters in a variety of habitats.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $14.99.
6. Stray
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
In this game, you take on the role of a stray cat who has been separated from its family.
Set in a Cyberpunk world filled with robots, you face various obstacles, puzzles, and adversaries along the way.
It's 25% off on Steam right now at $22.49.
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7. No Man's Sky
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Go on an endless exploration adventure where you can craft, build and trade.
No Man's Sky has been receiving regular updates with new content since its release, its most recent one features a new game mode.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $29.99.
8. Valheim (Native Linux)
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
This is an exploration, building, and survival game for up to 10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Viking culture.
It's 40% off on Steam right now at $11.99.
9. Hollow Knight
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
This classic side-scrolling action game provides you with an epic adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $7.49.
10. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Up for a challenge?, Sekiro will test your skills to the limit. It's a Souls-like action game that will see you carve a path to vengeance in the late 1500s Sengoku Japan.
It's 50% off on Steam right now at $29.99.
11. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Take the role of a broken Celtic warrior, and embark on a haunting journey to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
It's 85% off on Steam right now at $4.49.
12. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Steam Deck status: Verified ✔️
Want to explore Europe from the comfort of your home?
Then, you can do so with this.
It lets you drive around Europe in a truck and even run a company!
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, flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey where you face a variety of challenges.
It's 80% off on Steam right now at $5.99.
14. Deep Rock Galactic
Steam Deck status: Playable 🟡
A 1-4 player co-op FPS game that features space Dwarves and 100% destructible environments.
What's not to like?
It's 67% off on Steam right now at $9.89.
Game Over? No, this list does not represent all the awesome games discounted on the Steam store for Linux.
You will find massive discounts on several amazing titles, such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Sea of Thieves, and more.
And if you like getting games at a discount, try the Humble Bundle membership. They give many PC games for free every month. Some of those are also supported on Linux!
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