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Best Linux games of 2010
The 24 best Linux games released in 2010, ranked from 9,983 critic and player ratings.
The best Linux game of 2010 is Amnesia: The Dark Descent, with a critic score of 89/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror video game by Frictional Games. The game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoiding monsters and other terrifying obstructions. The game was critically well received.
89
/100
02
A
Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game where the player leads a civilization from the stone-age all the way to future tech, there is more than one way to win, achieving one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest. You will face other civilizations, either online as other people or played by the computer, civilization 5 features a advanced diplomacy system when dealing with computer controlled civs or computer controlled city-states.
87
/100
03
Super Meat Boy
Super Meat Boy is a tough-as-nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.
85
/100
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror video game by Frictional Games. The game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoiding monsters and other terrifying obstructions. The game was critically well received.
89
/100
02
A
Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game where the player leads a civilization from the stone-age all the way to future tech, there is more than one way to win, achieving one of a number of different victory conditions through research, exploration, diplomacy, expansion, economic development, government and military conquest. You will face other civilizations, either online as other people or played by the computer, civilization 5 features a advanced diplomacy system when dealing with computer controlled civs or computer controlled city-states.
87
/100
03
Super Meat Boy
Super Meat Boy is a tough-as-nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.
85
/100
04
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising
85
/100
05
Limbo
Limbo is a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure. Players take the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.
84
/100
06
A
Just Cause 2
In a lawless open-world paradise, use whatever means necessary to achieve your objective. Use land, sea and air to your advantage and use a wide range of weaponry to cause as much chaos as possible.
84
/100
07
F1 2010
Experience the exclusive world of FORMULA ONE like never before. Discover what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of the world’s greatest cars as you race wheel to wheel on all 19 circuits from the 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP calendar, beautifully realised and in full HD.
84
/100
08
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
82
/100
09
Darksiders
Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way. Epic quest: Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption. Character progression: Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style. Battle Heaven and Hell: Battle against all who stand in your way—from war-weary angelic forces to Hell's hideous demon hordes.
82
/100
10
VVVVVV
81
/100
11
Dungeon Defenders
81
/100
12
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
13
Costume Quest
80
/100
14
Singularity
80
/100
15
DeathSpank
79
/100
16
Worms Reloaded
79
/100
17
Revenge of the Titans
79
/100
18
Mount & Blade: Warband
78
/100
19
RUSH
73
/100
20
Beat Hazard
70
/100
21
Two Worlds II
69
/100
22
Shank
67
/100
23
HOARD
65
/100
24
Doodle God
64
/100
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising
85
/100
05
Limbo
Limbo is a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure. Players take the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.
84
/100
06
A
Just Cause 2
In a lawless open-world paradise, use whatever means necessary to achieve your objective. Use land, sea and air to your advantage and use a wide range of weaponry to cause as much chaos as possible.
84
/100
07
F1 2010
Experience the exclusive world of FORMULA ONE like never before. Discover what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of the world’s greatest cars as you race wheel to wheel on all 19 circuits from the 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP calendar, beautifully realised and in full HD.
84
/100
08
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
82
/100
09
Darksiders
Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way. Epic quest: Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption. Character progression: Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style. Battle Heaven and Hell: Battle against all who stand in your way—from war-weary angelic forces to Hell's hideous demon hordes.
82
/100
10
VVVVVV
81
/100
11
Dungeon Defenders
81
/100
12
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
13
Costume Quest
80
/100
14
Singularity
80
/100
15
DeathSpank
79
/100
16
Worms Reloaded
79
/100
17
Revenge of the Titans
79
/100
18
Mount & Blade: Warband
78
/100
19
RUSH
73
/100
20
Beat Hazard
70
/100
21
Two Worlds II
69
/100
22
Shank
67
/100
23
HOARD
65
/100
24
Doodle God
64
/100
FAQ
What is the best Linux game of 2010?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent currently tops the ranking with a score of 89/100 across 530 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.