Best CRPG Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,453 CRPG 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. CRPG game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2024.

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1. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut holds the #1 spot for "best Linux CRPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,326 positive reviews and 432 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.39 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 $14.39
Release Date 10/23/2023
Franchise Black Tabby Games
Developer Black Tabby Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1989270

2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,623 positive reviews and 369 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 333640

3. 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,976 positive reviews and 70 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 10/15/2024
Franchise DECK13 Interactive
Developer Just2D
Publisher Deck13
Steam App Id 1585180

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!

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Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,996 positive reviews and 849 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

5. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition

Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.

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Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,407 positive reviews and 239 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 4/11/2017
Franchise Beamdog
Developer Beamdog
Publisher Beamdog
Steam App Id 466300

6. Death Trash

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

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Death Trash has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,225 positive reviews and 201 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 8/5/2021
Developer Crafting Legends
Publisher Crafting Legends
Steam App Id 941460

7. Mosaique Neko Waifus 3

Anime girl puzzle - RPG - micro visual novel. 4 Cute neko girls want to know all about you. Puzzles, RPG, Collectible items that boost your skills!

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Mosaique Neko Waifus 3 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,904 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mosaique Neko Waifus 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 8/27/2020
Franchise Lil Hentai Games
Developer Lil Hentai Games
Publisher Lil Hentai Games
Steam App Id 1385730

8. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.

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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,473 positive reviews and 1,234 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 1/16/2013
Franchise Beamdog
Developer Beamdog
Publisher Beamdog
Steam App Id 228280

9. Clam Man 2: Open Mic

OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian!

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Clam Man 2: Open Mic has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 419 positive reviews and 12 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 Clam Man 2: Open Mic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/19/2020
Developers
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Steam App Id 1278360

10. Mondealy: Day One

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.

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Mondealy: Day One has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux CRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 639 positive reviews and 26 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 9/13/2021
Franchise Valkyrie Initiative
Developer uglycoal
Publisher Valkyrie Initiative
Steam App Id 1591570

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut steam charts
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10/23/2023
95
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7/15/2015
92
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10/15/2024
92
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12/12/2019
91
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4/11/2017
91
$19.99
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8/5/2021
90
$19.99
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8/27/2020
90
$2.99
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275
1/16/2013
90
$19.99
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6/19/2020
90
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9/13/2021
90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Death Trash on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Mosaique Neko Waifus 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Clam Man 2: Open Mic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Mondealy: Day One on Steam. Steam Store.

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