Best JRPG Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,474 JRPG 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. JRPG game rankings were last updated on 10/22/2025.

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1. Finding Paradise

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

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Finding Paradise holds the #1 spot for "best Linux JRPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,829 positive reviews and 428 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 Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 12/14/2017
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 337340

2. Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode

The Beach Episode™ of To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But something's off.

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Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,306 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.35 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.35
Release Date 9/20/2024
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Freebird Games
Steam App Id 2159210

3. Impostor Factory

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

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Impostor Factory has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,589 positive reviews and 501 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Impostor Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 9/30/2021
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Freebird Games
Steam App Id 1182620

4. LISA: The Painful

The miserable journey of a broken man...

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LISA: The Painful has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,110 positive reviews and 665 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LISA: The Painful on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $13.99
Release Date 12/15/2014
Developer Dingaling Productions
Publisher Serenity Forge
Steam App Id 335670

5. Rakuen

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

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Rakuen has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,650 positive reviews and 225 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Rakuen on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/10/2017
Franchise Morizora Studios
Developer Laura Shigihara
Publisher Laura Shigihara
Steam App Id 559210

6. Cassette Beasts

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

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Cassette Beasts has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,321 positive reviews and 522 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 4/26/2023
Franchise Raw Fury Games
Developer Bytten Studio
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 1321440

7. 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.

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Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.79 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 $9.79
Release Date 8/8/2023
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1083790

8. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey

Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?

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Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 569 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 8/13/2025
Developer Wagotabi Limited
Publisher Wagotabi Limited
Steam App Id 2701720

9. Meg's Monster

Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.

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Meg's Monster has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,143 positive reviews and 36 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 3/2/2023
Franchise Odencat
Developer Odencat
Publisher Odencat
Steam App Id 1783360

10. Meltys Quest

Princess Meltys spent all her life fooling around while living in the lap of luxury. One day the dastardly Grolido Monster Empire upsets her way of life. Now she sets out on a passionate journey to restore her kingdom, but what pit stops will she make along the way?

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Meltys Quest has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,038 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Meltys Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 10/24/2017
Developer Remtairy
Publishers
Steam App Id 723090

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12/14/2017
95
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9/20/2024
94
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Impostor Factory steam charts
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9/30/2021
93
$3.99
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LISA: The Painful steam charts
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12/15/2014
93
$13.99
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5/10/2017
93
$14.99
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4/26/2023
92
$19.99
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8/8/2023
92
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8/13/2025
91
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3/2/2023
91
$14.99
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10/24/2017
91
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). LISA: The Painful on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Rakuen on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Meltys Quest on Steam. Steam Store.

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