Best Linux games of 2011
The 40 best Linux games released in 2011, ranked from 17,664 critic and player ratings.
The best Linux game of 2011 is Portal 2, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated agosto 2026.
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Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
02
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Bastion
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the player embodies a teenager with a troubled past as he and the narrator work together to rebuild the world out of a persisting hub called the Bastion.
90
/100
03
Total War: Shogun 2
In Total War: Shogun 2 you choose from one of 9 (10 with Ikko-Ikki dlc) clans, each with their own unique traits and skills and each with their own RPG-style warlord to lead them. Use a mixture of diplomacy, political manoeuvring, province building, research and special agents such as Ninja assassins or Geisha spies to get your enemies exactly where you want them. An intuitive user interface and a lovingly-created, complex and detailed campaign map make it both easy and enjoyable to build and run cities, recruit and move troops and issue commands – both noble and dishonorable, all with the aim of mastering enemy forces and seizing their lands.
88
/100
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
88
/100
05
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
This third-person dark fantasy Western RPG and sequel to The Witcher (2007), featuring multiple endings and branching narrative paths, follows the travels of Geralt of Rivia, witcher, who, after being falsely accused of regicide, sets out to clear his name and find the real killer, in a time of political turmoil and the brink of war between the imperialistic Nilfgaardian Empire and the Four Kingdoms.
86
/100
06
Trine 2
Three Heroes survive in countless dangers in a fairy-tale world, with physics-based jigsaw puzzles, beautiful scenery, and cooperative online mode.
85
/100
07
Frozen Synapse
85
/100
08
Outland
An action platformer with a combat/interactivity system based on polarity, Outland focuses on a hero who can switch between light and dark forms, an ability he'll need to exploit in order to destroy monsters and avoid attacks. He'll take damage from opposite-colored bullets but will be impervious to those of the same polarity. He'll also only be able to control objects that match his polarity. By switching between forms, he will be able to solve platforming puzzles and crush enemies in this mysterious new land he finds himself in.
85
/100
09
Sonic CD
Sonic CD (also known as Sonic CD 2011) is a remaster of the original game, adding many new features like widescreen support, improved controls, access to both American and Japanese soundtracks and Tails as an unlockable playable character.
85
/100
10
Anomaly: Warzone Earth
Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured several of the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Tokyo, planning the route and strategically choosing which units to deploy in order to crush the opposition. Take control of the Commander, whose special abilities and quick thinking will be vital in supporting the squad in its mission as you engage in fast-paced, tactical battle across a story-driven campaign and in two heart-pounding Squad Assault Modes. Enjoy innovative game play, mixing action and strategy in a clever twist on the familiar formula--because this time you're attacking the towers. You will need to think both tactically and strategically, choosing the right squad and the best route for each mission. What worked in the last mission might lead you to wrack and ruin in the next one! Extend tactical possibilities by gathering resources to buy new units and upgrade your squad during a battle. The great graphics and audio tie this game up in a neat bundle, and a sure-fire hit with strategy and action fans alike.
85
/100
11
Saints Row: The Third
84
/100
12
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Minecraft: Java Edition
84
/100
13
Stacking
84
/100
14
Universe Sandbox
83
/100
15
To the Moon
83
/100
16
Terraria
81
/100
17
Rochard
81
/100
18
Wizorb
81
/100
19
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
80
/100
20
Capsized
80
/100
21
Dungeons of Dredmor
79
/100
22
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
76
/100
23
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
75
/100
24
Atom Zombie Smasher
75
/100
25
Avadon: The Black Fortress
75
/100
26
Edge
74
/100
27
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken
74
/100
28
Space Pirates and Zombies
74
/100
29
Fortix 2
74
/100
30
Serious Sam 3: BFE
72
/100
31
Solar 2
72
/100
32
Blocks That Matter
72
/100
33
Nuclear Dawn
71
/100
34
Cities in Motion
70
/100
35
Before the Echo
70
/100
36
The Tiny Bang Story
70
/100
37
Unepic
68
/100
38
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
66
/100
39
Gemini Rue
65
/100
40
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
55
/100
What is the best Linux game of 2011?
Portal 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 6,104 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated agosto 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.