Best Dark Fantasy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,113 Dark Fantasy 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. Dark Fantasy game rankings were last updated on 4/14/2026.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Dark Fantasy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 525,017 positive reviews and 16,738 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 180,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,700 positive reviews and 5,323 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,489 positive reviews and 272 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 |
4. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,551 positive reviews and 580 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
5. Scarlet Hollow
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,619 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1609230 |
6. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,981 positive reviews and 1,409 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.66 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 | $6.66 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
7. Idols of Ash
Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.
Idols of Ash has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,924 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idols of Ash on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2026 |
| Developer | Leafy Games |
| Publisher | Leafy Games |
| Steam App Id | 4450800 |
8. Darkwood
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Darkwood has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,955 positive reviews and 1,223 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 | 8/17/2017 |
| Developer | Acid Wizard Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 274520 |
9. Ambidextro
A multiplayer game for a single player. Learn to control 2 characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess simultaneously.
Ambidextro has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,316 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 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 | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2025 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 3445580 |
10. Sultan's Game
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Sultan's Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,802 positive reviews and 2,077 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 | 3/30/2025 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | Double Cross |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Steam App Id | 3117820 |
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| 3,437 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,235 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 216 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 9/24/2024 | 93 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 4/9/2026 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 8/17/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2025 | 93 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,122 | 3/30/2025 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Idols of Ash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 14). Darkwood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Ambidextro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Sultan's Game on Steam. Steam Store.