Most Played Linear Games on Steam
Take a look at the top linear games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more linear titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best linear games.
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1. FINAL FANTASY® XIII
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world. FINAL FANTASY® XIII is a game developed and published by . Released on October 09th 2014 has received 17,930 reviews of which 13,454 were positive and 4,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played linear game, thanks to its 391 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
13,454
4,476
391
players
2. No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack! No Straight Roads: Encore Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on October 21st 2021 has received 1,730 reviews of which 1,559 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played linear games.
8.6
1,559
171
11
players
3. Spilled!
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste! Spilled! is a game developed and published by . Released on March 26th 2025 has received 2,592 reviews of which 2,470 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played linear games.
9.1
2,470
122
7
players
4. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary. South Scrimshaw, Part One is a game developed and published by . Released on June 09th 2023 has received 1,420 reviews of which 1,409 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played linear games.
9.4
1,409
11
2
players
5. Indie Game: The Movie
The emotional journey of four developers as they sacrifice money, health and sanity to realize their lifelong dreams of sharing their games with the world. Indie Game: The Movie is a game developed and published by . Released on June 12th 2012 has received 1,852 reviews of which 1,709 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played linear games.
8.8
1,709
143
2
players
6. Nocturnal
Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 2-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything! Nocturnal is a game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2023 has received 353 reviews of which 322 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played linear games.
8.4
322
31
2
players
7. Hook 2
Get Hook’d on unhooking the hooks again. Hook 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 29th 2022 has received 703 reviews of which 686 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played linear games.
9.1
686
17
1
players
8. Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies. Meg's Monster is a game developed and published by . Released on March 02nd 2023 has received 1,072 reviews of which 1,039 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played linear games.
9.1
1,039
33
9. Momotype
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo! Momotype is a game developed and published by . Released on December 03rd 2021 has received 743 reviews of which 723 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played linear games.
9.1
723
20
10. Crow Story
Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends. Crow Story is a game developed and published by . Released on December 24th 2021 has received 344 reviews of which 325 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played linear games.
8.7
325
19
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