Honorable Mentions

Linux has many more great games, and we can’t possibly cover them all. So here are some honorable mentions of the games that didn’t make it to the top 20 but are still worth trying at least once.

Gnome Chess

Games can come and go, but the craze of classical games like Sudoku and chess can never end. There are lots of chess games on Linux but the one with the best integration with the gnome desktop is Gnome Chess, which can be downloaded directly from the Linux repositories.

The King’s Request: Physiology and Anatomy Revision Game

This is a really interesting learning-based game involving the use of biological and anatomical knowledge to pass various stages of the game. For those looking for a fun learning game, King’s Request is a great recommendation. It’s available to play on Steam.

Linux is not generally the first operating system that comes to mind when you think about gaming. But in recent years, Linux has gained a lot of really good and free games thanks to continuous efforts by the open-source community and Valve’s Proton compatibility layer. So let’s dive deep into the Top 20 best games available on Linux for FREE.