Best free Linux "retro" games

Play free retro games developed for the "Linux" operating system sorted by user rating.

The retro gaming phenomenon began gaining traction years ago and has since left its mark on the entire industry, influencing both major studios and independent developers alike. Retro-inspired titles carry a distinctive vintage charm that comes through in many ways—whether it’s pixelated graphics, chiptune soundtracks, or gameplay mechanics reminiscent of arcade cabinets and early consoles. Some of these games are entirely new creations that simply borrow the aesthetics and spirit of the past, while others are faithful remakes or reimaginings of classic titles released decades ago. In both cases, retro games serve as a bridge between the nostalgia of older players and the curiosity of new generations discovering timeless gameplay for the first time.


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abbaye-des-morts-

L'Abbaye des Morts

platformer
Locomalito
2010
ambermoon-net-

Ambermoon.net

RPG / old school RPG
Pyrdacor
2021
telwynium-

The Telwynium

adventure / point & click
Powerhoof
2021
urban-witch-story-

Urban Witch Story

adventure / point & click
Postmodern Adventures
2023
adom-

ADOM: Ancient Domains of Mystery

RPG / roguelike
Thomas Biskup
1994
billy-masters-

Billy Masters was Right

adventure / point & click
Postmodern Adventures
2020
secret-maryo-chronicles-

Secret Maryo Chronicles

platformer
SMC team
2009
aliens-RL-

AliensRL

action / roguelike
Kornel Kisielewicz
2007
wolfenstein3d-

Wolfenstein 3D

shooter / first-person shooter
iD Software
1992
mandagon-

Mandagon

platformer
Blind Sky Studios
2016
verminian-trap-

Verminian Trap

action / arcade
Locomalito
2013
sango-fighter-1-

Sango Fighter

action / fighting games
Super Fighter Team
1993
super-fighter-special-edition-

Super Fighter Special Edition

action / fighting games
Super Fighter Team
1993
backbone-prologue-

Backbone: Prologue

adventure / point & click
EggNut
2019
drod-ae-

DROD: Architects' Edition

puzzle
Webfoot Technologies
1996
maldida-castilla-

Maldita Castilla

platformer
Locomalito
2012
casino-cat-

Casino Cat

platformer
AardvarkGames
2016
endless-forms-most-beautiful-

Endless Forms Most Beautiful

platformer / arcade
Locomalito
2012
return-destructo-

Return of Dr. Destructo

shooter / shoot 'em up
ZX Studio
2015
tibia-

Tibia

RPG / MMORPG
CipSoft
1997
sonic-rb2-

Sonic Robo Blast 2

platformer
SBB2 team
2020

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