Best Retro Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,413 Retro 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. Retro game rankings were last updated on 3/24/2025.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Retro game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,974 positive reviews and 184 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 not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,544 positive reviews and 3,000 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
3. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,384 positive reviews and 91 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
4. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,897 positive reviews and 2,975 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
5. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,403 positive reviews and 2,007 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 | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
6. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253,504 positive reviews and 8,612 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 Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Baba Is You
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,103 positive reviews and 468 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 | 3/13/2019 |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| Publisher | Hempuli Oy |
| Steam App Id | 736260 |
8. Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish.
Finding Paradise has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,187 positive reviews and 406 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 |
9. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141,338 positive reviews and 5,055 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.
10. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,822 positive reviews and 1,780 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 Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Retro games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,337 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 994 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,741 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 235 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 275 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,770 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 421 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Baba Is You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Finding Paradise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.