The Best Pixel Games for Linux - Page 2

Update : The Drifter added at rank #1.
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HUNTDOWN (2020)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Join the action-packed world of HUNTDOWN, a hard-boiled arcade shooter set in a gritty, neon-soaked 80s cityscape ruled by criminal gangs. Take on the role of one of three legendary bounty hunters and lay waste to the underworld to collect your bounty. With unique boss fights and an arsenal of weapons to choose from, HUNTDOWN is a must-play for those who love fast-paced, co-op shooters.


What we like:
  • Pixel art, music, and gameplay are fantastic
  • Perfect gunplay and 80s vibe
  • Packed with addictive carnage
  • Well-designed levels
  • Memorable and funny boss fights.
What could be improved:
  • Bonus objectives are repetitive
  • Difficulty on some bosses can seem off
  • Characters can be hard to follow in intense fights
  • Comedy can go overboard and may disappoint those expecting a more serious tone.

  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • cover
  • shooter
  • retro
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • hockey
  • pixel
  • action
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • 2d
  • classic

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Dimens... (2022)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux PC Windows l Playstation 5 Xbox Series X IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone)

Dive into the rad world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge! Embrace nostalgia with the 80s vibe, stunning pixel art, and authentic TMNT design. Battle through hordes of enemies solo or team up with friends for action-packed combat. With unique skills and moves, every game is a gnarly adventure. It's time to unleash your inner ninja!

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What we like:
  • Retro 80s experience
  • Fun multiplayer gameplay
  • Easy to play controls
  • Variety of unique moves
  • Immersive story mode
What could be improved:
  • Limited online players
  • Potentially overwhelming enemies in multiplayer mode

  • arcade
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • classic
  • pixel
  • brawler
  • boss
  • retro
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-em-up
  • combo
  • multiplayer
  • old-school
  • campaign
  • fight

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Petal Crash (2020)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Android

Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!

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  • 1990s
  • character
  • colourful
  • pixel
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • cartoony
  • comedy
  • city-states
  • logic
  • arcade
  • anime
  • twin
  • family-friendly
  • local

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Heartbound (2018)

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early access IOS iPhone Android Linux PC Windows

Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.

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  • choices
  • story
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • adventure
  • psychological
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • single-player

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Escape Lala 2 - Retro Point and Click Adventure (2019)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.

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  • pixel
  • retro
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • adventure
  • family-friendly

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Backbone (2021)

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

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
  • stealth
  • noir
  • point-and-click
  • post-noir
  • visual-novel

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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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Monster Sanctuary (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS Linux

Monster Sanctuary is a retro-inspired RPG where you collect over 100 unique monsters to fight alongside you in strategic turn-based combat. The game offers a huge world to explore and highly customizable equipment for each monster. With free DLCs and alternate music tracks, there's always something new to experience. Jump in and start your journey as a Monster Keeper now!


What we like:
  • Intricate teambuilding and turn-based gameplay
  • Huge map with many secret locations and over 100 monsters
  • No required grind, relies mostly on monster synergy and tactics
  • Highly customizable equipment and skill trees for each monster
  • Generous amount of content, including free DLCs and alternate music tracks
What could be improved:
  • Game may be too difficult for players expecting a Pokemon-like experience
  • Story and general progression may not do a great job of directing players towards building monster synergies
  • Sudden difficulty spike relative to the rest of the story may turn some players off
  • Plot is basic and nothing breathtaking

  • turn-based
  • metroidvania
  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • collector
  • creature
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • platform
  • fight
  • tactical
  • 2d

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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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SneakBit (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Uncover secrets, battle demons, and explore a stunning pixel-art world in SneakBit. Will you fulfill the prophecy, or rewrite destiny? Adventure awaits—embrace your role in this thrilling RPG!

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  • pixel
  • agriculture
  • hack-and-slash
  • action-adventure
  • rogue-like
  • lore
  • demons
  • rpg
  • action
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • 2d
  • retro
  • fantasy
  • relaxing

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