Best Character Customization Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,374 Character Customization 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. Character Customization game rankings were last updated on 11/1/2024.
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1. Our Life: Beginnings & Always
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Character Customization game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,648 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Our Life: Beginnings & Always on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/16/2020 |
| Franchise | GB Patch Games |
| Developer | GB Patch Games |
| Publisher | GB Patch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1129190 |
2. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,883 positive reviews and 130 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 A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
3. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,245 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.95 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 | $3.95 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
4. Saints Row: The Third
Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!
Saints Row: The Third has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,338 positive reviews and 2,902 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Saints Row: The Third on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2011 |
| Developer | Volition |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 55230 |
5. 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.
Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,828 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Franchise | DECK13 Interactive |
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13 |
| Steam App Id | 1585180 |
6. Seal World
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Seal World has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 750 positive reviews and 3 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,408 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
8. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,285 positive reviews and 876 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
9. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,971 positive reviews and 3,257 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2012 |
| Franchise | XCOM Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200510 |
10. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Cassette Beasts has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,765 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2023 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Bytten Studio |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1321440 |
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| 192 | 11/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 574 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.95 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 11/17/2011 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 462 | 10/15/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/26/2023 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,276 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 559 | 10/11/2012 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.