Best Class-Based Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 778 Class-Based 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. Class-Based game rankings were last updated on 5/29/2024.
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1. Killing Floor
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Class-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,273 positive reviews and 3,087 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Killing Floor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2009 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publisher | Tripwire Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1250 |
2. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,047,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979,957 positive reviews and 67,648 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Chronicon
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Chronicon has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,491 positive reviews and 491 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Chronicon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,219 positive reviews and 721 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
5. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A turn-based RPG where you play as DEATHBULGE, a 3-piece band of dysfunctional goofballs who unknowingly stumble into a cursed battle of the bands contest, where all entrants can attack with music and must fight to the death.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 389 positive reviews and 3 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 | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
6. Day of Defeat: Source
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Day of Defeat: Source has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,809 positive reviews and 1,808 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Day of Defeat: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Perfect Heist 2
Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!
Perfect Heist 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,845 positive reviews and 225 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Perfect Heist 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Crystal Project
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Crystal Project has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,750 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2022 |
| Developer | Andrew Willman |
| Publisher | Andrew Willman |
| Steam App Id | 1637730 |
9. Corruption of Champions II
Corruption of Champions II is an erotic text-based adventure RPG in which you contend with an invasion of perverse demons into your home realm. Romance friends and enemies such as catgirl clerics and kitsune mages, transform your body, and try to defeat the spreading corruption - or surrender to it!
Corruption of Champions II has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,432 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Corruption of Champions II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Salamander Studios |
| Publisher | Salamander Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1292690 |
10. Tinyfolks
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Tinyfolks has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 878 positive reviews and 61 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
| Developer | Pierre Vandermaesen |
| Publisher | VANDERMAESEN GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 1909420 |
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 | 323 | 5/14/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78,626 | 10/10/2007 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 503 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 7/12/2010 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 301 | 12/10/2021 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 3/31/2022 | 88 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 8/14/2020 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/1/2022 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Perfect Heist 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Crystal Project on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Corruption of Champions II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 29). Tinyfolks on Steam. Steam Store.