Best Character Customization Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 6,281 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.

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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 11,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,619 positive reviews and 134 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.

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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 7,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,547 positive reviews and 125 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.

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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 9,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,229 positive reviews and 211 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!

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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 68,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,312 positive reviews and 2,900 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 11/15/2011
Developer Volition
Publisher Deep Silver
Steam App Id 55230

5. Seal World

Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!

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Seal World 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 740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 737 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.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 12/26/2023
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Steam App Id 1684410

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Character Customization 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

7. 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.

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Wildermyth 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 17,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,268 positive reviews and 874 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
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Steam App Id 763890

8. XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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 55,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,922 positive reviews and 3,223 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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, it is possible to play XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 10/11/2012
Franchise XCOM Franchise
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Steam App Id 200510

9. 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.

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Caves of Qud 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 8,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,821 positive reviews and 376 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 7/15/2015
Franchise Kitfox Games
Developer Freehold Games
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Steam App Id 333640

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!

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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 8,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,692 positive reviews and 386 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 4/26/2023
Franchise Raw Fury Games
Developer Bytten Studio
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 1321440

More Character Customization Linux Games on Steam

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always steam charts
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11/16/2020
96
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A Date with Death steam charts
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12/7/2023
95
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West of Loathing steam charts
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8/10/2017
95
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Saints Row: The Third steam charts
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11/15/2011
94
$3.49
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12/26/2023
93
$3.99
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Drova - Forsaken Kin steam charts
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10/15/2024
93
$22.49
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Wildermyth steam charts
112
6/15/2021
93
$24.99
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown steam charts
363
10/11/2012
93
$5.99
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Caves of Qud steam charts
164
7/15/2015
92
$29.99
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Cassette Beasts steam charts
477
4/26/2023
92
$10.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Our Life: Beginnings & Always on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Saints Row: The Third on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Seal World on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.

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