Best Dark Fantasy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,398 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 3/21/2025.
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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 403,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391,498 positive reviews and 11,911 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 165,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,886 positive reviews and 4,800 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 9,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,621 positive reviews and 165 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 18,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,105 positive reviews and 508 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
You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. 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 2,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,812 positive reviews and 44 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 | 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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,300 positive reviews and 1,182 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
7. 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.
Drova - Forsaken Kin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,585 positive reviews and 254 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 | 10/15/2024 |
| Franchise | DECK13 Interactive |
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13 |
| Steam App Id | 1585180 |
8. Dungeons 3
At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!
Dungeons 3 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,262 positive reviews and 1,053 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeons 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2017 |
| Developer | Realmforge Studios |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
| Steam App Id | 493900 |
9. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,092 positive reviews and 188 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
10. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II 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 120,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,874 positive reviews and 8,268 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
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| 8,185 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,691 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 154 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 762 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 10/15/2024 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,847 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Drova - Forsaken Kin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Dungeons 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.