The Best Platform Games for Linux

Update : Marble It Up Ultra added at rank #4.
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Astalon: Tears Of The Earth (2021)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game full of challenging platforming, epic bosses, and captivating storytelling. Control a party of three heroes with unique skills and abilities, explore a tower full of secrets and hidden artifacts, and embrace death as an opportunity to upgrade your characters and progress further. With retro graphics and music that nail the 8-bit vibe, Astalon delivers an unforgettable journey that will appeal to fans of classic NES-era games and modern side-scrollers alike.


What we like:
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Retro graphic style and music
  • Interesting map full of shortcuts and secrets
  • Fun to switch between different characters
  • Captivating story
What could be improved:
  • Forced backtracking every time you die
  • QOL upgrades earned too late in the game
  • Items in shop have no description
  • Dungeons feel repetitive
  • Bosses are mostly easy

  • platform
  • retro
  • metroidvania
  • fantasy
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • chiptune
  • action-adventure
  • old-school
  • anime
  • magic
  • demons

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Axiom Verge 2 (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch wii u vita PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Dive into Axiom Verge 2, an epic adventure that takes you into a mysterious parallel universe. As Indra, unravel the secrets of this world, battling monsters, hacking machines, and exploring ancient ruins. With intriguing gameplay, unique combat mechanics, and a refreshing protagonist, this game offers an immersive, fast-paced, and thrilling experience.

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What we like:
  • Excellent game design with a lot to discover
  • Unique combat mechanics that encourage stealth and hacking
  • Refreshing protagonist that breaks stereotypes
  • Improved aesthetic with varied pixel art and haunting music
  • Gameplay is fast-paced and responsive with a diverse array of weapons
What could be improved:
  • Level tree imbalance and unclear progression at times
  • Combat feels optional and some weapons are underutilized
  • Occasional confusion in navigating the open world
  • Less emphasis on bosses and limited weapon options

  • boss
  • exploration
  • platform
  • metroid
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • alternate
  • pixel
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • fight

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Celeste (2018)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Celeste is an action-packed, heartwarming journey to the summit of a treacherous mountain. You'll experience an enchanting story of self-discovery, face over 700 screens of hardcore platforming challenges, and meet a charming cast along the way. With its deep narrative, stunning visuals, and rewarding gameplay, every death becomes a lesson. Are you ready to conquer your inner demons and reach the summit?


What we like:
  • Captivating story of self-discovery
  • Rewarding and challenging gameplay
  • Beautiful 16-bit art style
  • Energetic soundtrack
  • Adjustable difficulty for accessibility
What could be improved:
  • Uneven exposition placement affects pacing

  • platform
  • pixel
  • 2d

4

Marble It Up Ultra (2023)

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

Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll!

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  • platform
  • physics
  • multiplayer
  • arcade
  • 3d
  • buttery-smooth
  • online
  • time
  • attack
  • colourful
  • fast-paced
  • ball
  • abstract
  • editor
  • level

5

Mr. Run and Jump (2023)

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

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Mr. Run and Jump, a precision platformer game! Navigate through vibrant realms, dodge enemies, and collect power gems. With smooth controls, hidden treasures, and dynamic difficulty options, you are in for a ride of a lifetime. Are you ready to save the day?

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What we like:
  • Exemplary precision platformer
  • Engaging mechanics and challenges
  • Smooth and polished gameplay
  • Fun and addictive time trials
  • Retro-nostalgic art style
What could be improved:
  • Some levels are extremely difficult

  • platform
  • precision
  • 2d
  • collectathon
  • dog

6

Gravity Circuit (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.


  • platform
  • robots
  • 2d
  • beat-em-up
  • metroidvania
  • retro
  • pixel
  • scroller
  • superhero
  • futuristic
  • fast-paced
  • classic
  • action

7

Rogue Legacy 2 (2020)

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

Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.


What we like:
  • Addictive one-more-try gameplay
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
  • Customization and accessibility options
  • Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
  • Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation
What could be improved:
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
  • Story may not be a strong point
  • Randomness may be frustrating at times
  • Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • challenging
  • difficult

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Clustertruck (2016)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.


  • truck
  • platform
  • parkour
  • physics
  • first-person
  • auto
  • difficult

9

Frogun (2022)

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

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!


  • platform
  • 3d
  • retro
  • cute
  • cartoony

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Ultimate Chicken Horse (2016)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.


  • platform
  • party
  • multiplayer
  • local
  • competitive
  • hockey

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