The Best Classic RPG Games for Linux

Update : Drova - Forsaken Kin added at rank #2.
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Tower of Time (2018)

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Tower of Time is a story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real time combat. Set in the world of Artaria, you play as an anonymous character who has no name and seemingly little history. Explore the Tower with your party, discover various narrative threads that tie back to the present and foreshadow the future. With RPG tropes such as upgrading buildings to level up your heroes, finding blueprints and crafting special equipment also included, Tower of Time offers an incredibly varied gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Innovative real time combat system
  • Story-rich narrative
  • Varied team members with unique skills
  • Deep exploration encourages full discovery
  • RPG tropes included
What could be improved:
  • Occasional graphical hitches
  • No shortcut to select all heroes at once

  • rpg
  • real-time
  • pause
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • tactical
  • story
  • old-school
  • classic
  • strategy
  • battle
  • exploration
  • fight

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Drova - Forsaken Kin (2024)

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Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.


  • rpg
  • souls
  • dynamic
  • character
  • old-school
  • arpg
  • action
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • classic
  • choices
  • narration
  • fantasy
  • mythology
  • customization

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ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game (2021)

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Atom RPG is an old school post-apocalyptic game set in Russia. The character creation is reminiscent of games like Fallout, with skills, stats and traits that affect the game's difficulty. Combat is turn-based and action point based, while crafting gives players the chance to create objects using various pieces of rubbish found in the wasteland. There are plenty of NPCs with their own stories, as well as a main storyline to follow.


What we like:
  • Rich character customization options
  • Turn-based combat system
  • Variety of NPCs with stories
  • Crafting system based on scavenging for resources
  • Main storyline and side quests
What could be improved:
  • Aiming at body parts rarely has an effect
  • Speechcraft skills are essential for success in some situations
  • Some NPCs have more personality than others

  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • isometric
  • atom
  • classic
  • survival
  • combat

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Quest for Infamy (2014)

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Quest for Infamy is a humorous and nostalgic point-and-click adventure game with a twist - you get to play the charming villain. Choose from three different characters, each with their own storylines, and become the bad guy who cheats, lies, and steals your way through multiple endings. With hand-drawn graphics and customizable spells, skills, and adventures, this game gives you the ultimate retro RPG experience that has never felt so good!


What we like:
  • Humorous dialogue with great writing and exploration
  • Modernized old school adventure games with good story, quests, and humor
  • End game achievements accessible to any character class
  • Huge open world with good animations and decent voice acting
  • Wonderful homage to Sierra On-Line games and perfect for fans of the point & click genre
What could be improved:
  • Frustrating design issues
  • Occasional offensive humor
  • Some puzzles require arbitrary actions to be triggered
  • Combat system is repetitive and lackluster with simple mechanics

  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • rpg
  • old-school
  • puzzle
  • classic
  • stealth
  • villain
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • inventory
  • fight
  • picaresque
  • retro
  • funny

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ATOM RPG Trudograd (2021)

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ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles.


  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • atom
  • isometric
  • classic
  • survival
  • immersive
  • sandbox
  • open-world
  • roleplaying
  • stand-alone
  • combat

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Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements (2019)

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D'arc is a sixteen-year-old Mage to be. A sinister plot threatens his initiation and risks plunging the land of Iginor into conflict and chaos. Choose from four classes and train in the Elemental arts. Master a unique range of spells to solve puzzles, battle monsters, and confront the ultimate evil.


  • adventure
  • rpg
  • point-and-click
  • non-combat
  • classic
  • class
  • puzzle
  • roleplaying
  • old-school
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • tabletop
  • dragon
  • medieval
  • drama

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Nimble Quest (2013)

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Nimble Quest! Lead a conga line of heroes to glory against hordes of enemies across an endless number of stages. How many enemies can you defeat? Steer your unstoppable (seriously, you can’t stop) party as they cut a path of destruction through levels filled with different enemies and power-ups.

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  • rpg
  • casual
  • classic
  • arcade
  • reflex-driven
  • endless
  • cute
  • replay
  • bite-sized
  • snake
  • snes
  • action
  • innovative

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Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok (2014)

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A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere reminiscent of the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep the world from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. The game is completely free, no hidden costs.

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  • rpg
  • adventure
  • mythology
  • adventure-rpg
  • inventory
  • roleplaying
  • classic
  • puzzle
  • rpgesque
  • cafe
  • fantasy
  • rich
  • pixel
  • old-school
  • skill

9

Nyaz (2024)

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A dungeon crawler for cats that even beginners can play.

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  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • cats
  • old-school
  • nature
  • colourful
  • family-friendly
  • character
  • relaxing
  • cute
  • retro
  • fantasy
  • classic

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7 Mages (2016)

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The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven.

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  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • turn-based
  • dungeon
  • instrument
  • grid
  • inventory
  • combat
  • classic
  • tactical
  • first-person
  • old-school

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