Best Old School Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,428 Old School 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. Old School game rankings were last updated on 1/3/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Old School game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,013 positive reviews and 6,308 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,186 positive reviews and 600 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
3. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,276 positive reviews and 658 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2014 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 250760 |
4. Half-Life: MMod
Half-Life 1: MMod is a free, fan made modification for Half-Life aiming to refine player's arsenal and further expand player's combat options. Featuring AI tweaks, VFX and SFX overhaul in spirit of original, additional weapon functionality and bug fixes, while keeping most changes optional.
Half-Life: MMod has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,662 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life: MMod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | MMod Team |
| Publisher | Gunship_Mark_II |
| Steam App Id | 1761270 |
5. Parking Garage Rally Circuit
Retro Arcade Rally Racing... in Parking Garages?!? Precision driving with tight simple controls and arcade physics, all in a Sega Saturn style presentation
Parking Garage Rally Circuit has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 799 positive reviews and 19 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 | 9/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Developer | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Publisher | Walaber Entertainment LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2737300 |
6. Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate
Join Dangeresque, the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.
Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2023 |
| Developer | Videlectrix |
| Publisher | Videlectrix |
| Steam App Id | 2442020 |
7. Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,742 positive reviews and 2,369 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Four Quarters |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1282730 |
8. STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.
STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,173 positive reviews and 43 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 | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Ternox Games |
| Developer | TERNOX |
| Publisher | TERNOX |
| Steam App Id | 1539140 |
9. Fear the Spotlight
Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…
Fear the Spotlight has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 486 positive reviews and 8 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 | 10/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Blumhouse Games |
| Developer | Cozy Game Pals |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1959390 |
10. Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Legend of Grimrock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,916 positive reviews and 395 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Legend of Grimrock on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2012 |
| Developer | Almost Human Games |
| Publisher | Almost Human Games |
| Steam App Id | 207170 |
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| 7,585 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/20/2024 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/11/2023 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 214 | 3/4/2021 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 7/17/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/22/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Parking Garage Rally Circuit on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Fear the Spotlight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.