Best JRPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,145 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 10/16/2024.
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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 17,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,602 positive reviews and 387 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 1,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,865 positive reviews and 37 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 11,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,766 positive reviews and 464 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 14,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,692 positive reviews and 623 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 5,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,569 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 7,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,357 positive reviews and 356 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| 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 463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 459 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 1,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 975 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 16,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,147 positive reviews and 1,098 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 |
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| 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 2,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,987 positive reviews and 97 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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| 19 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/20/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/30/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 12/15/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/10/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 836 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 9/20/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 10/24/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Just A To the Moon Series Beach Episode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Impostor Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). LISA: The Painful on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Rakuen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Meg's Monster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). CrossCode on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Meltys Quest on Steam. Steam Store.