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Best Linux games of 2015
The 81 best Linux games released in 2015, ranked from 25,918 critic and player ratings.
The best Linux game of 2015 is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2015.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 25,918 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.
96
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Half-Life 2: Update
A completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. With Half-Life 2: Update, there’s never been a better time to revisit City 17.
96
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
04
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
05
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
06
A
Rocket League
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations.
89
/100
07
Her Story
Her Story is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark.
88
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Join Lara Croft on her first great tomb raiding expedition as she seeks to discover the secret of immortality. Featuring high-octane action set in the most beautiful and hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers cinematic survival action-adventure.
87
/100
11
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
12
Kerbal Space Program
87
/100
13
DiRT Rally
86
/100
14
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
15
Apotheon
84
/100
16
Portal Stories: Mel
84
/100
17
B
SOMA
84
/100
18
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
19
Lara Croft GO
84
/100
20
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
21
Axiom Verge
84
/100
22
Broforce
83
/100
23
Prison Architect
83
/100
24
Project CARS
83
/100
25
HuniePop
82
/100
26
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
27
Tabletop Simulator
82
/100
28
Sunless Sea
81
/100
29
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
30
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
31
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
32
Total War: ATTILA
80
/100
33
Gear Up
80
/100
34
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
35
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
79
/100
36
D
Life Is Strange
79
/100
37
Hand of Fate
78
/100
38
Grow Home
78
/100
39
GALAK-Z
78
/100
40
Mini Metro
77
/100
41
Audiosurf 2
76
/100
42
PAC-MAN 256
75
/100
43
Satellite Reign
75
/100
44
Armello
75
/100
45
Fran Bow
75
/100
46
Chroma Squad
75
/100
47
The Beginner's Guide
75
/100
48
C
Dying Light
74
/100
49
Kingdom: Classic
74
/100
50
Hard West
73
/100
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
05
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
06
A
Rocket League
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations.
89
/100
07
Her Story
Her Story is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark.
88
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Join Lara Croft on her first great tomb raiding expedition as she seeks to discover the secret of immortality. Featuring high-octane action set in the most beautiful and hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers cinematic survival action-adventure.
87
/100
11
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
12
Kerbal Space Program
87
/100
13
DiRT Rally
86
/100
14
B
Cities: Skylines
85
/100
15
Apotheon
84
/100
16
Portal Stories: Mel
84
/100
17
B
SOMA
84
/100
18
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
84
/100
19
Lara Croft GO
84
/100
20
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
21
Axiom Verge
84
/100
22
Broforce
83
/100
23
Prison Architect
83
/100
24
Project CARS
83
/100
25
HuniePop
82
/100
26
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
27
Tabletop Simulator
82
/100
28
Sunless Sea
81
/100
29
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
30
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
31
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
32
Total War: ATTILA
80
/100
33
Gear Up
80
/100
34
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
35
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
79
/100
36
D
Life Is Strange
79
/100
37
Hand of Fate
78
/100
38
Grow Home
78
/100
39
GALAK-Z
78
/100
40
Mini Metro
77
/100
41
Audiosurf 2
76
/100
42
PAC-MAN 256
75
/100
43
Satellite Reign
75
/100
44
Armello
75
/100
45
Fran Bow
75
/100
46
Chroma Squad
75
/100
47
The Beginner's Guide
75
/100
48
C
Dying Light
74
/100
49
Kingdom: Classic
74
/100
50
Hard West
73
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Linux game of 2015?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 ratings. Ranking updated September 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.