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Best Linux games of 2016
The 102 best Linux games released in 2016, ranked from 23,299 critic and player ratings.
The best Linux game of 2016 is Tumblestone, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Tumblestone
91
/100
02
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
03
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
Tumblestone
91
/100
02
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
03
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
04
Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
89
/100
05
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known.
88
/100
06
RimWorld
87
/100
07
Doom
Developed by id software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and created multiplayer Deathmatch, Doom returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using Doom SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.
87
/100
08
Pony Island
86
/100
09
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences…
86
/100
10
XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
85
/100
11
Total War: Warhammer
85
/100
12
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
13
The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
85
/100
14
SuperHot
85
/100
15
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
85
/100
16
SpeedRunners
84
/100
17
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
18
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
19
Hearts of Iron IV
84
/100
20
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
21
Hitman
83
/100
22
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
23
Don't Starve Together
83
/100
24
Devil Daggers
83
/100
25
Parkitect
83
/100
26
Duskers
83
/100
27
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
83
/100
28
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
29
Flat Heroes
82
/100
30
Sally Face
81
/100
31
Starbound
81
/100
32
Slime Rancher
81
/100
33
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
81
/100
34
American Truck Simulator
81
/100
35
GoNNER
81
/100
36
Zombie Night Terror
81
/100
37
Quadrilateral Cowboy
81
/100
38
The Bug Butcher
81
/100
39
Quern: Undying Thoughts
81
/100
40
Oxenfree
80
/100
41
Tyranny
80
/100
42
Tricky Towers
80
/100
43
Move or Die
80
/100
44
Football Manager 2017
80
/100
45
Candle: The Power of the Flame
80
/100
46
Ultimate Chicken Horse
79
/100
47
Firewatch
79
/100
48
Worms W.M.D
79
/100
49
Hue
79
/100
50
Worms W.M.D
79
/100
Owlboy
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.
89
/100
05
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known.
88
/100
06
RimWorld
87
/100
07
Doom
Developed by id software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and created multiplayer Deathmatch, Doom returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using Doom SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.
87
/100
08
Pony Island
86
/100
09
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences…
86
/100
10
XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
85
/100
11
Total War: Warhammer
85
/100
12
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
13
The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
85
/100
14
SuperHot
85
/100
15
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
85
/100
16
SpeedRunners
84
/100
17
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
18
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
19
Hearts of Iron IV
84
/100
20
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
21
Hitman
83
/100
22
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
23
Don't Starve Together
83
/100
24
Devil Daggers
83
/100
25
Parkitect
83
/100
26
Duskers
83
/100
27
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
83
/100
28
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
29
Flat Heroes
82
/100
30
Sally Face
81
/100
31
Starbound
81
/100
32
Slime Rancher
81
/100
33
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
81
/100
34
American Truck Simulator
81
/100
35
GoNNER
81
/100
36
Zombie Night Terror
81
/100
37
Quadrilateral Cowboy
81
/100
38
The Bug Butcher
81
/100
39
Quern: Undying Thoughts
81
/100
40
Oxenfree
80
/100
41
Tyranny
80
/100
42
Tricky Towers
80
/100
43
Move or Die
80
/100
44
Football Manager 2017
80
/100
45
Candle: The Power of the Flame
80
/100
46
Ultimate Chicken Horse
79
/100
47
Firewatch
79
/100
48
Worms W.M.D
79
/100
49
Hue
79
/100
50
Worms W.M.D
79
/100
FAQ
What is the best Linux game of 2016?
Tumblestone currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 63 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.