Best JRPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,200 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 12/5/2024.
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1. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
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 18,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,710 positive reviews and 390 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Finding Paradise on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| 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.
Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux JRPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,166 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| 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.
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 11,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,829 positive reviews and 467 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Impostor Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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...
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 14,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,701 positive reviews and 628 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 LISA: The Painful on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| 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.
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 5,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,582 positive reviews and 212 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!
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 8,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,765 positive reviews and 392 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. 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.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux JRPG 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 |
8. 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.
Meg's Monster 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 1,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 983 positive reviews and 29 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.
9. CrossCode
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode 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 16,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,225 positive reviews and 1,107 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 CrossCode on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2018 |
| Developer | Radical Fish Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 368340 |
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?
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 2,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,987 positive reviews and 98 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 723090 |
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| 15 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/20/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 12/15/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/10/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 378 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 9/20/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 10/24/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). LISA: The Painful on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Rakuen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). CrossCode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Meltys Quest on Steam. Steam Store.