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Best Games in the Old school genre for Linux

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MISERY - a game in the Old school genre
MISERY
Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Exploration, Old school, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Online
Game released: Linux → 23 October 2025
Players: 7.9/10
Steam: 84/100
Post-apocalyptic action game about a nuclear disaster with old-school graphics in the spirit of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. After a nuclear disaster, the bunker becomes the last...
Dreamspring - a game in the Old school genre
Dreamspring
Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Open world, Fantasy, Old school
Game released: Linux → 3 October 2026; Early Access: Linux → 20 May 2025
Steam: 87/100
A dark first-person RPG inspired by Morrowind and King's Field. It takes place in the ruined kingdom of Mortis, where the people suffer from nightmares and the...
Mina the Hollower - a game in the Old school genre
Mina the Hollower
Arcade, Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Top-down view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Fantasy, Old school, Gothic
Game released: Linux → 29 May 2026
Players: 10/10
Steam: 88/100
Metacritic: 91/100
The game takes you to a dark gothic world where a cursed island hides behind a thick curtain of darkness. The main character is the agile and fearless Mina, who is...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion - a game in the Old school genre
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Arcade, Adventure, Comics, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school
Game released: Linux → 1 December 2025
Players: 7.7/10
Steam: 88/100
Metacritic: 82/100
Classic arcade action in the Marvel universe with pixel graphics and exciting command gameplay. Annigilus leads his deadly army and only the greatest heroes are...
Halls of Torment - a game in the Old school genre
Halls of Torment
Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Indie, Roguelike, Fantasy, Old school
Early Access: Linux → 24 May 2023; Game released: Linux → 24 September 2024
Players: 7.3/10
Steam: 95/100
Metacritic: 88/100
The main action takes place in a dark fantasy world with monsters, demons and magic. The brave hero sets out to explore various underground spaces to find new...
DOOM (1993) - a game in the Old school genre
DOOM (1993)
Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Old school, Demons
Game released: Linux → 1994
Players: 8.1/10
Steam: 96/100
Metacritic: 82/100
The Loopler - a game in the Old school genre
The Loopler
Strategy, Card game, Indie, Roguelike, Casual game, Old school
Game released: Linux → 11 September 2026
Steam: 90/100
A deckbuilding roguelike where a slot car races around loops, and the run’s progress depends on the deck you’ve built. Cards can change the course of the game...
Scott Pilgrim EX - a game in the Old school genre
Scott Pilgrim EX
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Online
Game released: Linux → 3 March 2026
Steam: 85/100
Metacritic: 75/100
An action adventure based on the comic book series of the same name and made in the format of a pixel beat-em-up. Players have to save Toronto from chaos caused by...
Chained Echoes - a game in the Old school genre
Chained Echoes
Role-playing game, Side view, Turn-based, Indie, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration, Old school
Game released: Linux → 8 December 2022
Players: 10/10
Steam: 89/100
Metacritic: 89/100
Old school RPG with turn-based combat. Events take place in a colorful fantasy world on the continent of Valandis. A group of heroes embark on a dangerous journey...
Postal 2 Redux - a game in the Old school genre
Postal 2 Redux
Action, Shooter, First-person view, Comedy, Exploration, Old school, Adventure
Game in development: Linux → spring 2027
Anticipation Rating: 10/10
A remaster of the controversial shooter Postal 2 from 2003. The main character in the game is a certain Dude, who is used to solving his problems in the most...
Dawnfolk - a game in the Old school genre
Dawnfolk
Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Casual game, City Building, Fantasy, Old school, Strategy
Game released: Linux → 13 February 2025
Steam: 94/100
Metacritic: 83/100
A fantasy strategy game about a kingdom consumed by all-encompassing darkness. As the ruler, you must restore the devastated lands, manage resources, and build...
DUSK - a game in the Old school genre
DUSK
Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Old school
Game released: Linux → 10 December 2018
Players: 8.2/10
Steam: 97/100
Metacritic: 88/100
A retro shooter filled with three atmospheric campaign episodes, designed in the spirit of the 90s. The main character fights against mystical creatures. The game...
Dome Keeper - a game in the Old school genre
Dome Keeper
Action, Adventure, Business / Management, Post-apocalyptic, Roguelike, Survival, Old school, Procedural generation
Game released: Linux → 27 September 2022
Players: 9/10
Steam: 93/100
Metacritic: 76/100
Dome Keeper is an exciting post-apocalyptic survival game with roguelike elements, a side view and resource management. As you progress, you will have to mine...
Dungeon Escape - a game in the Old school genre
Dungeon Escape
Platformer, Action, Old school
Game released: Linux → 27 May 2016
Steam: 80/100
A 2D precision platformer about escaping a dangerous dungeon filled with enemies and deadly traps. Its minimalist graphics are paired with a chiptune soundtrack...
Huntdown: Overtime - a game in the Old school genre
Huntdown: Overtime
Action, Shooter, Cyberpunk, Roguelike, Side view, Old school
Early Access: Linux → 7 May 2026; Game in development: Linux → 2027
Players: 7.9/10
Steam: 89/100
Prequel to the action-platformer Huntdown. The events unfold in futuristic New Detroit in the year 2084 — a grim metropolis where corporations have replaced...
Dungeon Warfare - a game in the Old school genre
Dungeon Warfare
Strategy, Top-down view, Indie, Tactics, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Fantasy, Old school
Game released: Linux → 4 November 2015
Steam: 95/100
A strategy game in the tower defense genre, where the role of the dungeon defender is assigned not to towers, but to numerous deadly traps. Spikes, rotating blades...
Paratopic - a game in the Old school genre
Paratopic
Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Indie, Old school
Game released: Linux → 6 September 2018
Steam: 78/100
Atmospheric first-person horror with a surreal story and intentionally low-polygon graphics. The plot connects the fates of three strangers, whose stories gradually...
Dungeon Clawler - a game in the Old school genre
Dungeon Clawler
Arcade, Collectible card game (CCG), Roguelike, Turn-based, Old school, Dungeons, Replayability, Strategy
Early Access: Linux → 21 November 2024
Players: 7.8/10
Steam: 91/100
The main character explores a dungeon with monsters to get to the main villain and return his property. There are several characters with their own characteristics...
Old Skies - a game in the Old school genre
Old Skies
Adventure, Futurism (Future), Point & Click, Science fiction, Exploration, Old school
Game released: Linux → 23 April 2025
Steam: 92/100
Metacritic: 80/100
The main character works as a temporary tourist agent in the near future: for a substantial fee, wealthy clients book excursions to their own past or to historical...
Ion Fury - a game in the Old school genre
Ion Fury
Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk, Old school
Game released: Linux → 15 August 2019
Players: 6/10
Steam: 93/100
Metacritic: 75/100
Ion Fury is a retro first-person shooter created by a studio made up of Duke Nukem 3D fans and mappers. The game introduces new areas, new activities, as well as...
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk - a game in the Old school genre
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
Adventure, Horror, Visual novel, Indie, Old school, Text quest
Game released: Linux → 26 August 2020
Steam: 96/100
A small visual novel that turns a simple everyday task into a story with a deep emotional subtext. Behind the attempt to buy regular milk lies reflections on daily...
Selaco - a game in the Old school genre
Selaco
Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Science fiction, Old school
Early Access: Linux → 31 May 2024
Players: 9.3/10
Steam: 93/100
A fast-paced shooter inspired by the classic games F.E.A.R., Quake and Doom. The style is based on F.E.A.R. — one of the most iconic action films of the...
Fear the Spotlight - a game in the Old school genre
Fear the Spotlight
Adventure, Survival horror, Third-person view, Stealth, Exploration, Action, Old school, Puzzle
Game released: Linux → 22 October 2024
Steam: 96/100
Metacritic: 78/100
The main character Vivian, together with her friend Amy, decides to have a seance at Sunnyside School, but the situation gets out of control. Vivian finds herself...
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - a game in the Old school genre
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Adventure, Horror, Point & Click, Old school, Detective
Game released: Linux → 28 September 2022
Steam: 92/100
Metacritic: 82/100
Atmospheric pixel art point-and-click quest set in Victorian England, which has become one of the most unexpected hits in the indie genre. The main character is a...
Russian Subway Dogs - a game in the Old school genre
Russian Subway Dogs
Arcade, Action, Side view, Old school
Game released: Linux → 2 August 2018
Players: 10/10
Steam: 97/100
Russian Subway Dogs is a fun arcade action game with a side view. The simplicity of a dog's life depends on the place it calls home. In Russia, as you know...
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin - a game in the Old school genre
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Shooter, First-person view, Old school, Action
Game released: Linux → 27 February 2024
Players: 7.6/10
Steam: 75/100
Metacritic: 72/100
A classic shooter designed to become the spiritual successor to cult games — Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem, Blood, Unreal and Hexen. The plot tells the story of a...
HAYAI - a game in the Old school genre
HAYAI
Action, Slasher, Top-down view, Old school, Arcade
Game released: Linux → 19 May 2022
Steam: 98/100
A dynamic action game about ronin fighting against endless waves of enemies in arenas. The combat system is based on mouse control: the direction of the attack is...
Jackal - a game in the Old school genre
Jackal
Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Old school, Procedural generation, Indie
Game released: Linux → 5 February 2026
Players: 10/10
Steam: 88/100
The game tells the story of a Las Vegas hitman who challenged the crime bosses. The player moves through procedurally generated levels, where the location of...
Vital Shell - a game in the Old school genre
Vital Shell
Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Combat robots, Roguelike, Old school, Role-playing game
Game released: Linux → 7 January 2026
Steam: 96/100
A sci-fi arena shooter with a top-down view and a visual style reminiscent of the PlayStation 1 era. The game allows players to control mechs inspired by classic...
Caromble! - a game in the Old school genre
Caromble!
Arcade, Pinball, Arkanoid, Indie, Science fiction, Old school, Action
Early Access: Linux → 28 August 2015; Game released: Linux → 22 April 2026
Players: 7.7/10
Steam: 73/100
A three-dimensional puzzle game that combines elements of physics, pinball, and platforming. In the story, the player discovers ancient powers to stop an impending...
Anima Flux - a game in the Old school genre
Anima Flux
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Metroidvania, Indie
Game released: Linux → 7 October 2024
Players: 8.9/10
Steam: 78/100
A cooperative game that pits two genetically modified soldiers against mutants in a deserted space city. Each character has their own characteristics and skills...
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Doom of Icewind Dale - a game in the Old school genre
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Doom of Icewind Dale
DLC, Role-playing game, Adventure, Fantasy, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Action, Online
Game released: Linux → 21 February 2025
Steam: 76/100
Events of additions unfold in the Arctic wilderness of the infamous valley of the icy wind, which is inhabited by snow goblins, ice trolls, Yeti and not only. The...
Endless Tactics: Trial Run - a game in the Old school genre
Endless Tactics: Trial Run
Strategy, Top-down view, Turn-based, Free game, Roguelike, Science fiction, Old school, Space
Game released: Linux → 13 August 2026
Steam: 100/100
Free prologue to the turn-based roguelike Endless Tactics, dedicated to a dangerous planetary mining expedition. As the commander of the expedition, you will...
Scott Pilgrim EX - Back in the Band - a game in the Old school genre
Scott Pilgrim EX - Back in the Band
Action, Adventure, DLC, Platformer, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Online
Game released: Linux → 27 August 2026
Steam: 100/100
Three new playable characters have been added to the expansion — Stephen Stills, Kim Pine, and Knives Chau. Each character has their own fighting style: Stephen...
#DRIVE Rally - a game in the Old school genre
#DRIVE Rally
Racing, Sports game, Indie, Old school, Arcade
Early Access: Linux → 25 September 2024; Game released: Linux → 16 April 2025
Players: 5.5/10
Steam: 79/100
Metacritic: 57/100
A stylish racing game dedicated to the motorsport era of the 90s. Players can get behind the wheel of legendary rally cars including Das Holzwagen, The Doggo and...
Sauna of the DEAD - a game in the Old school genre
Sauna of the DEAD
Zombies, Top-down view, Action, Role-playing game, Roguelike, Adventure, Old school, Comedy, Slasher
Game released: Linux → 4 February 2025
Steam: 97/100
The pixel game, the action of which takes place in the sauna of the underground world, where the main character turned out to be. The character fights with zombies...
Fragile Reflection - a game in the Old school genre
Fragile Reflection
Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Indie, Old school, Zombies, Survival horror, Horror
Game released: Linux → 2 September 2025
Players: 9.9/10
Steam: 74/100
The old Japanese town of Nankofuraku is shrouded in a haze of memories and pain. When Karyo Ito returns there to her family, she discovers not a cozy village, but a...
99Vidas - a game in the Old school genre
99Vidas
Arcade, Action, Side view, Indie, Old school
Game released: Linux → 23 December 2016
Steam: 76/100
Metacritic: 61/100
99Vidas is a side-scrolling arcade action game reminiscent of the gameplay of classic games Double Dragon and Battletoads. You have 11 characters to choose from...
Aye Leon - a game in the Old school genre
Aye Leon
Platformer, Indie, Side view, Old school, Adventure, Free game
Game released: Linux → 7 January 2026
Steam: 90/100
A short pixel adventure lasting 20 minutes, where the main character flies with a jetpack through colorful floating worlds. You also need to search for secrets and...
Crossroads Inn - a game in the Old school genre
Crossroads Inn
Role-playing game, Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, Business / Management, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, City Building, Old school, Crafting
Game released: Linux → 23 October 2019
Players: 9.1/10
Steam: 53/100
Metacritic: 59/100
Crossroads Inn is a unique management simulator with role-playing elements and an isometric camera. The game takes place in the fantasy Middle Ages, where you have...
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