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Native Linux games on Steam
These games ship a real Linux build — no Proton required. Protondex scores native and Proton separately, because “has a Linux port” and “runs best on Linux” aren’t the same thing: some native ports are excellent, while others are outdated and the Windows build under Proton is the better experience. Each game page shows both verdicts and which path the community recommends.
Most-reported native builds
Counter-Strike 2GreatCurrent1913 reports
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIGreatCurrent549 reports
War ThunderGreatCurrent483 reports
Euro Truck Simulator 2GreatCurrent461 reports
Garry's ModGreatCurrent456 reports
TerrariaGreatCurrent451 reports
Black MesaGreatCurrent439 reports
Metro ExodusGreatCurrent399 reports
The Binding of Isaac: RebirthGreatCurrent397 reports
Left 4 Dead 2GreatCurrent393 reports
Hollow KnightGreatCurrent368 reports
Stardew ValleyGreatCurrent359 reports
Cities: SkylinesGreatCurrent347 reports
Hollow Knight: SilksongGreatCurrent335 reports
FactorioGreatCurrent324 reports
Portal 2GreatCurrent323 reports
PAYDAY 2GreatCurrent323 reports
Borderlands 2GreatCurrent310 reports
ValheimGreatCurrent309 reports
Total War: WARHAMMER IIIGreatCurrent281 reports
Dying LightBrokenCurrent274 reports
CelesteGreatCurrent265 reports
Project ZomboidGreatCurrent258 reports
SplitgateGreatNeeds confirmation250 reports
StellarisGreatCurrent248 reports
PortalGreatCurrent242 reports
BrotatoGreatCurrent220 reports
Crusader Kings IIIGreatCurrent216 reports
Half-Life 2GreatCurrent204 reports
Slay the SpireGreatCurrent203 reports
Sid Meier's Civilization® VGreatCurrent190 reports
Slay the Spire 2GreatCurrent182 reports
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionGreatCurrent166 reports
Half-LifeGreatCurrent161 reports
Metro 2033 ReduxGreatCurrent151 reports
Counter-Strike: SourceGreatCurrent149 reports
American Truck SimulatorGreatCurrent132 reports
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced EditionGreatCurrent125 reports
Total War: SHOGUN 2PerfectCurrent117 reports
Don't Starve TogetherGreatCurrent114 reports
Core KeeperGreatCurrent107 reports
Alien: IsolationGreatCurrent105 reports
Worms W.M.DGreatCurrent103 reports
Europa Universalis IVGreatCurrent97 reports
XCOM: Enemy UnknownGreatCurrent88 reports
Golf With Your FriendsGreatCurrent83 reports
Overcooked! 2GreatCurrent83 reports
FTL: Faster Than LightGreatCurrent83 reports
Native or Proton — which should you pick?
Start with the game page’s recommended path. When reports say the native build is current and well-maintained, it usually means lower overhead, no translation layer, and better battery life on handhelds. When a native port has fallen behind the Windows version (missing updates, broken multiplayer, older middleware), reports will recommend Proton instead — Steam lets you force this per game via Properties → Compatibility.
Browse the full index or check the best-rated Steam games on Linux.