Games like Castlevania on Linux
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Castlevania (1986) run on Linux. The cheapest is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon at € 9,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
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.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon Indie
€ 9,99A retro indie tribute to the classic linear Castlevania games.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Castlevania Anniversary Collection
€ 19,99The official bundle of the classic Castlevania titles including the NES games.
Castlevania Anniversary Collection is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Castlevania Anniversary Collection runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Gunlord X Indie
€ 9,99An indie action-platformer with classic whip-and-jump gothic vibes.
Gunlord X runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to Castlevania are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
All 5 games like Castlevania