Best RPGMaker Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,826 RPGMaker 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. RPGMaker game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot holds the #1 spot for "best Linux RPGMaker game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,501 positive reviews and 758 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 not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
2. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,378 positive reviews and 2,709 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 To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Franchise | Freebird Games |
| Developer | Freebird Games |
| Publisher | Freebird Games |
| Steam App Id | 206440 |
3. LISA: The Painful
The miserable journey of a broken man...
LISA: The Painful has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,462 positive reviews and 598 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2014 |
| Developer | Dingaling Productions |
| Publisher | Serenity Forge |
| Steam App Id | 335670 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,465 positive reviews and 202 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,958 positive reviews and 89 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 |
6. Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,884 positive reviews and 109 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 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/2/2016 |
| Developer | Stegosoft Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 440540 |
7. RPG Maker MV
POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!
RPG Maker MV has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,959 positive reviews and 671 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $79.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RPG Maker MV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $79.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2015 |
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| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 363890 |
8. Mondealy
Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!
Mondealy has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2023 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | uglycoal |
| Publisher | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Steam App Id | 1620520 |
9. RPG in a Box
Bring your stories and ideas to life! RPG in a Box lets you create games and other interactive experiences in a fun and simple way!
RPG in a Box has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 311 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 RPG in a Box on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/11/2022 |
| Developer | Justin Arnold |
| Publisher | Justin Arnold |
| Steam App Id | 498310 |
10. Corpse Party
A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...
Corpse Party has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,104 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2016 |
| Franchise | Corpse Party Series |
| Developer | GrisGris |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 251270 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best RPGMaker games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 53 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/15/2014 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/10/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/24/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 860 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2023 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/11/2022 | 86 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/25/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). LISA: The Painful on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Rakuen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Meltys Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). RPG Maker MV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Mondealy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). RPG in a Box on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Corpse Party on Steam. Steam Store.