The Best Pixel Games for Linux - Page 3

Update : The Abandoned Planet added at rank #36.
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Bear's Restaurant (2019)

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Android IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

What will you have for your last meal? In this restaurant, the dead will have their last supper. Hamburgers, omelets, sushi, pudding, anything. Let us cook your favorite dish when you were alive.

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  • cats
  • soundtrack
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • philosophical
  • rpg
  • choices
  • cute
  • story
  • mind-bending
  • emotional
  • fiction
  • dark
  • linear
  • jrpg

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Death Trash (2021)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.


  • post-apocalyptic
  • isometric
  • rpg
  • lovecraftian
  • old-school
  • choices
  • souls
  • cyberpunk
  • pixel
  • character
  • pve
  • customization
  • atmospheric
  • open-world
  • exploration

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Underhero (2018)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Underhero is a 2D side-scroller RPG adventure game with timing-based combat. It tells an intriguing and mysterious story, full of silly characters brimming with personality, quirky dialogue, and lots of weird humor. Inspired by Paper Mario games and RPGs in general, it tells the story of a world where the chosen hero has failed and an underling of the main villain takes his place as the new “hero”. Join the magical hilt Elizabeth the IV and the little Masked Kid, as they travel the world to restore Elizabeth’s long lost power, so they can defeat the tyrannical Mr. Stitches and save the world once and for all!


  • rpg
  • protagonist
  • japanese
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • villain
  • scroller
  • turn-based
  • humor
  • conspiracy
  • jrpg
  • platform
  • dark
  • combat
  • colourful

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Owlboy (2016)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.


  • platform
  • pixel
  • pirates
  • flight
  • dungeon
  • retro
  • adventure
  • twin-stick
  • metroidvania
  • story
  • puzzle
  • shooter
  • boss
  • combat
  • boss-fight

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Coloring Pixels (2018)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

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  • pixel
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • casual
  • family-friendly
  • addictive

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Backbone (2021)

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Mac OS Android Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Linux PC Windows

Backbone is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.


  • detective
  • dystopian
  • pixel
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • puzzle
  • conspiracy
  • noir
  • stealth
  • point-and-click
  • post-noir
  • visual-novel

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Lost Ruins (2021)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Lost Ruins is a challenging and engaging Metroidvania game that offers a unique experience by focusing on inventory management rather than leveling up. With stunning graphics and sound effects, players navigate through the monster-filled dungeon as they retrieve their memories. The game offers different weapons, spells, and unique accessories that encourage experimentation and strategic tactics. With multiple endings and unlockables, Lost Ruins offers high replayability to players.


What we like:
  • Unique formula utilizing inventory
  • well-designed and rewarding exploration system
  • balanced equipment system
  • offers different game modes and endings
  • stunning graphics and sound effects
What could be improved:
  • Small map
  • checkpoint system can be frustrating
  • missable side-quests
  • jumping mechanics and aerial attacks can be imprecise
  • limited storyline compared to other metroidvanias

  • survival
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • anime
  • pixel
  • retro
  • platform
  • combat
  • inventory
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • dark
  • hack-and-slash
  • cute

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Kindergarten 2 (2019)

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Linux Mac OS Android PC Windows

Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

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  • gore
  • violent
  • dark
  • humor
  • pixel
  • comedy
  • funny
  • blood
  • cute
  • adventure
  • single-player
  • narration
  • 2d
  • education
  • horror

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Kingdom: New Lands (2016)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Experience the mystery and challenge of managing a kingdom in Kingdom: New Lands. Explore new lands, build your kingdom, and defeat greedy creatures while discovering the secrets of this minimalist strategy game. With stunning visuals, simple controls, and a haunting soundtrack, Kingdom: New Lands will keep you hooked for hours as you learn and grow your empire.


What we like:
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • Expanding game world
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Beautiful visual style
  • Rewarding learning curve
What could be improved:
  • Lack of control over characters
  • Limited diversification of gameplay loop
  • No clear instruction

  • pixel
  • tower-defense
  • colony
  • medieval
  • rogue-like
  • strategy
  • simulation
  • scroller
  • base-building
  • survival
  • building
  • 2d
  • resource-management
  • side-scrolling
  • defence

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FoxTail (2018)

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early access ps1 portable PC Windows Mac OS Linux

FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.


  • point-and-click
  • pixel
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • rpg
  • storyline-driven
  • atmospheric
  • japanese
  • historical
  • rhythm

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