Best Linear Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated linear games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Linear games on Steam.

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TY the Tasmanian Tiger G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.

Price 13.49€
Rating 9.4
Release 12 Dec 2016
Soulless: Ray Of Hope Soulless is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Set out on your adventure to save your childhood friend by traveling through a colorful world using mechanics and items to complete both relaxing and rushed puzzles. How far would you go to save a friend?

Price -72% 1.41€
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Oct 2016
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Price -50% 2.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Oct 2016
Predynastic Egypt Do you know how did Ancient Egypt looked like before the Great Pyramids? Lead the future Egyptian citizens all the way through the historical hardships to the Unification of Lower and Upper Egypt, and you will find out!

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.7
Release 10 Oct 2016
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.

Price -95% 1.17€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Sep 2016
Don't Disturb Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.

Price -92% 0.35€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Sep 2016
Winter Novel Snow, dullness, depression. Constant dissatisfaction with work and superiors and feeling like there is no escape. Is this what life will always be? Perhaps… but I can always hope for change to be just around the corner!…

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 10 Aug 2016
Through Abandoned: The Forest You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned.

Price -88% 0.49€
Rating 7.2
Release 09 Aug 2016
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is a hilarious point-and-click adventure in which you stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks!

Price -92% 0.84€
Rating 8.5
Release 21 Jul 2016
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Price -40% 13.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 08 Jul 2016
Red Trigger Red Trigger is an FPS Puzzle game inspired by Portal, Antichamber and more. Use a gun that can expand or retract red blocks. The catch? You can only expand three blocks at a time - so you need to manage your energy wisely.

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.6
Release 08 Jul 2016
KARAKARA KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.

Price -86% 1.41€
Rating 8.7
Release 27 Jun 2016
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Price -50% 3.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 17 Jun 2016
Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

Price -18% 0.82€
Rating 6.3
Release 15 Jun 2016
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!

Price -57% 10.79€
Rating 8.8
Release 12 May 2016
Adam's Venture: Origins Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.

Price -96% 0.48€
Rating 6.3
Release 01 Apr 2016
NEKOPARA Vol. 2 Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.

Price -31% 6.74€
Rating 9.4
Release 19 Feb 2016
ChromaGun Welcome to ChromaTec’s test lab! You’re here to test our state-of-the-art military-grade color-technology: The ChromaGun (patent pending)! Use it to solve our meticulously designed test chambers by painting the walls and droids. Remember how to mix colors from pre-school? Then you qualify!

Price -93% 0.92€
Rating 7.9
Release 16 Feb 2016
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Price -50% 3.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 13 Nov 2015
Star Sky Star Sky is a game about a man taking a midnight stroll. You take the same road as many times as you want, each time hopefully unlocking new encounters. Can you unlock the mysteries of the night?

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 23 Oct 2015
Spooky Bonus Uncover dark forces emanating from the heart of Old Town, and grab spooky accessories for your front yard makeover, too! You’ll be spellbound by this adorably ghoulish horror-themed puzzle game.

Price -88% 1.18€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Oct 2015
fault - milestone two side:above fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 08 Sep 2015
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.

Price 24.99€
Rating 6.1
Release 18 Aug 2015
NEKOPARA Vol. 0 Please note that NEKOPARA Vol. 0 is a fandisc for NEKOPARA Vol. 1What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! This is a story just before Kashou opened "La Soleil".Enjoy a page from the leisurely, daily lives of Shigure and the Minaduki household's catgirls!

Price -25% 2.27€
Rating 9.2
Release 17 Aug 2015