Games like Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn on Linux
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000) run on Linux. The cheapest is Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition at € 19,50.
Linux is unusually strong for classic gaming, because the open-source engine ports that keep old games alive were often written on it. Native builds are common for anything using a community engine, and most of the rest runs through Proton, which is the same technology that powers the Steam Deck.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
€ 19,99The remastered edition with new companions, higher resolutions and quality-of-life fixes.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
€ 19,50BioWare's D&D follow-up, with the original campaigns plus decades of community modules.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
€ 49,99Obsidian's isometric party RPG that consciously revives the Infinity Engine tradition.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
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