Best 8-bit Music Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 74 8-bit Music games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 8-bit Music game rankings were last updated on 1/12/2025.

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1. 1BITDRAGON

Anyone can make music! 1BITDRAGON is a music creation software super easy to use, instant and fun.

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1BITDRAGON holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 8-bit Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 3/18/2022
Developer 1BITDRAGON
Publisher 1BITDRAGON
Steam App Id 1864790

2. Lovely Composer

This is a music creation tool that inherits the spirit of a game console music editor! You can enjoy create 8bit chiptune like music on a cute screen.

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Lovely Composer has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/23/2024
Developer 1oo Games
Publisher 1oo Games
Steam App Id 1667250

3. Quest Of Graal

Race in a platform game playable from 1 to 4 players in multiplayer.

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Quest Of Graal has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 2/4/2022
Developers
Publisher Pixel-Archipel
Steam App Id 1765700

4. Out of the Cube

Think Out of The Cube to help Pinkube rescue Biskute in this grand dispute. Shoot 3 cubes to Teleport, Carry or Push and Pull. To pass the levels you'd to be no fool: collecting coins and getting it right to go all the way through.

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Out of the Cube has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.55 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $0.55
Release Date 10/21/2022
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2125050

5. Super Crane Bug

Retro match 3 with a Bug juggling at his job. Line tiles in a line to destroy them, but the way to move them changes constantly. Be a Bug, Do a Work, Match a 3

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Super Crane Bug has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Crane Bug on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 3/10/2023
Developer CalixJumio
Publisher CalixJumio
Steam App Id 2318570

6. Sole Iron Tail

Sole Iron Tail is a momentum-based platformer, based around sliding and charging with your tail as fast as your can!

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Sole Iron Tail has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/9/2021
Developer Sunset Dreamland
Publisher Sunset Dreamland
Steam App Id 1252190

7. Super Star Shooter 16

Super Star Shooter 16 is a psychedelic retro inspired on-rails shooter.

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Super Star Shooter 16 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 10/21/2023
Developer JD Video Game Productions
Publisher JD Video Game Productions
Steam App Id 1454360

8. Extreme Volleyball Infernal League

Every millennium the great demon king Azmodean opens a rift to the mortal realm to overtake it. The only way to save the world is by climbing the ranks of his Extreme Volleyball Infernal League! Featuring authentic 8-bit graphics and music!

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Extreme Volleyball Infernal League has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 6/20/2023
Developers
Publisher raphnet.
Steam App Id 2404230

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3/18/2022
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2/4/2022
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10/21/2022
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). 1BITDRAGON on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Lovely Composer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Quest Of Graal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Out of the Cube on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Super Crane Bug on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Sole Iron Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Super Star Shooter 16 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). Extreme Volleyball Infernal League on Steam. Steam Store.

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