Free Linux "top-down" games

Play free top-down games developed for the "Linux" operating system sorted alphabetically by title.

VISUAL - In gaming, top-down refers to a perspective where the player views the game world from directly above, looking straight down on characters and environments. This bird’s-eye view gives a clear overview of the surroundings, making it easier to navigate, plan strategies, and manage multiple elements at once. It’s commonly used in strategy games, RPGs, and shooters, where understanding the layout and positioning of units, obstacles, or enemies is crucial. The perspective emphasizes tactical awareness and control rather than immersion in a character’s personal viewpoint.


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8kingdoms-

8 Kingdoms

strategy
8K Team
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adom-

ADOM: Ancient Domains of Mystery

RPG / roguelike
Thomas Biskup
1994
aliens-RL-

AliensRL

action / roguelike
Kornel Kisielewicz
2007
ambermoon-net-

Ambermoon.net

RPG / old school RPG
Pyrdacor
2021
angband-

Angband

RPG / roguelike
Angband Development Team
2016
ascii-sector-

Ascii Sector

simulation / space exploration
Laserbrain Studios
2012
battle-wesnoth-

Battle for Wesnoth

strategy / turn-based tactics
David White
2005
bloodmasters-

Bloodmasters

shooter / shoot 'em up
Pascal van der Heiden
2006
brogue-

Brogue

RPG / roguelike
Brian Walker
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castlevania-rl-

CastlevaniaRL: Serenade of Chaos

RPG / rogue-lite
Slashie
2018
caves-of-qud-free-

Caves of Qud (free version)

RPG / roguelike
Freehold Games
2017
counter-strike-2d-

Counter-Strike 2D

shooter / shoot 'em up
Unreal Software
2004
demon-

Demon

RPG / roguelike
Herbie Piland
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desktop-dungeons-

Desktop Dungeons

RPG / roguelike
QCF Design
2011
diablorl-

DiabloRL

RPG / roguelike
Kornel Kisielewicz
2010
doom-roguelike-

Doom RL

shooter / roguelike
Kornel Kisielewicz
2013
drod-ae-

DROD: Architects' Edition

puzzle
Webfoot Technologies
1996
dcss-

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

RPG / roguelike
DCSS Devteam
2006
dwarf-fortress-

Dwarf Fortress

simulation / roguelike
Bay 12 Games
2006
endgame-singularity-

Endgame: Singularity

simulation
Endgame: Singularity team
2011
endless-sky-

Endless Sky

action / space exploration
Michael Zahniser
2015

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