Old school
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Statuses
Best Games in the Old school genre for Linux (Game released)
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...
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...
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...
Shooter, Top-down view, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Old school, Procedural generation, Arcade
Game released: Linux → 12 July 2025
Steam:
87/100
Pixel shooter with roguelike elements and arcade mechanics. The player needs to explore a dark world, fight numerous enemies, and avoid a huge number of flying...
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:
54/100
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...
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...
Platformer, Roguelike, Side view, Action, Futurism (Future), Old school, Combat robots, Procedural generation
Game released: Linux → 10 September 2024
Steam:
70/100
A fast-paced platformer with vibrant pixel art and an emphasis on fast-paced combat and acrobatic moves. The player takes on the role of Elsie, a brave heroine who...
