Best Action RPG Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,709 Action RPG 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. Action RPG game rankings were last updated on 2/6/2026.

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1. Juice Galaxy

Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.

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Juice Galaxy holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Action RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,603 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/22/2023
Developer Fishlicka
Publisher J4D3D LLC
Steam App Id 1708150

2. Dying Light

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

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Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 455,506 positive reviews and 22,703 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 1/27/2015
Franchise Techland Publishing
Developer Techland
Publisher Techland
Steam App Id 239140

3. Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

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Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,656 positive reviews and 1,371 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.66 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $6.66
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

4. Bastion

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

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Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,070 positive reviews and 1,775 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 8/16/2011
Franchise Supergiant Games
Developer Supergiant Games
Publisher Supergiant Games
Steam App Id 107100

5. Dust: An Elysian Tail

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

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Dust: An Elysian Tail has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,979 positive reviews and 912 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/24/2013
Developer Humble Hearts LLC
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 236090

6. Free to Play

Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.

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Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,476 positive reviews and 546 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 3/19/2014
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 245550

7. Anomaly Agent

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

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Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,881 positive reviews and 449 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 1/24/2024
Developer Phew Phew Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 2378620

8. Transistor

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

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Transistor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,114 positive reviews and 1,859 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 5/20/2014
Franchise Supergiant Games
Developer Supergiant Games
Publisher Supergiant Games
Steam App Id 237930

9. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

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Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,074 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/26/2022
Franchise Game Smithing
Developer Game Smithing Limited
Publisher Game Smithing Limited
Steam App Id 2113430

10. Duck Simulator 2

A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!

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Duck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,746 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duck Simulator 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/22/2021
Developer Orius Games
Publisher Orius Games
Steam App Id 1808800

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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Transistor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Duck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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