Best Class-Based Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 939 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 12/12/2024.
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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 66,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,066 positive reviews and 3,142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 5/14/2009 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publisher | Tripwire Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1250 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,644 positive reviews and 502 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,434 positive reviews and 867 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
4. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands 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 472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468 positive reviews and 4 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,387 positive reviews and 1,852 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 Day of Defeat: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,373 positive reviews and 272 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 Perfect Heist 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,903 positive reviews and 148 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 |
8. 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 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,131,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,005,732 positive reviews and 126,160 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint 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 680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 642 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Trese Brothers |
| Developer | Trese Brothers |
| Publisher | Trese Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 1021210 |
10. Cube Chaos
Cube Chaos is a complex strategy rogue-lite about placing units to create giant armies, factories, combos, or self replicating murder crabs, overwhelming and outsmarting your opponents. Build and adapt new strategies each run using a ludicrous variety of units, perks and more.
Cube Chaos 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 424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 405 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Chaos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 326 | 5/14/2009 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 8/21/2020 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 331 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 386 | 9/26/2005 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/10/2021 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 3/31/2022 | 88 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54,587 | 10/10/2007 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/17/2023 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 10/18/2023 | 88 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Chronicon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Perfect Heist 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Crystal Project on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Cyber Knights: Flashpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Cube Chaos on Steam. Steam Store.