Best Action RPG Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,547 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 12/4/2024.

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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 6,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,649 positive reviews and 94 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

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 432,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 412,232 positive reviews and 20,360 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 1/27/2015
Developer Techland
Publisher Techland
Steam App Id 239140

3. Borderlands 2

The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

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Borderlands 2 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 279,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,042 positive reviews and 13,586 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 Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/20/2012
Franchise Borderlands Franchise
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Steam App Id 49520

4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,669 positive reviews and 1,073 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,370 positive reviews and 1,710 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 8/16/2011
Franchise Supergiant Games
Developer Supergiant Games
Publisher Supergiant Games
Steam App Id 107100

6. 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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,280 positive reviews and 278 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 1/24/2024
Developer Phew Phew Games
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Steam App Id 2378620

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,580 positive reviews and 863 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 5/25/2013
Developer Humble Hearts LLC
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 236090

8. Drova - Forsaken Kin

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

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Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,564 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Drova - Forsaken Kin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $22.49
Release Date 10/15/2024
Franchise DECK13 Interactive
Developer Just2D
Publisher Deck13
Steam App Id 1585180

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,480 positive reviews and 541 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

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Action RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,554 positive reviews and 1,774 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 5/20/2014
Franchise Supergiant Games
Developer Supergiant Games
Publisher Supergiant Games
Steam App Id 237930

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93
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5/25/2013
93
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10/15/2024
93
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Transistor on Steam. Steam Store.

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