Games like Double Dragon on Linux
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Double Dragon (1987) run on Linux. The cheapest is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge at € 24,99. One is 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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
€ 24,99A six-player arcade beat 'em up that nails the exact feel of the 1980s cabinets.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge runs on PC, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac. It is Steam Deck Verified.
River City Girls Indie
€ 29,99An indie beat 'em up set in the same universe as Double Dragon with modern flair.
River City Girls is also an alternative to 3 other classics
River City Girls runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Streets of Rage 4
€ 24,99A gorgeous modern beat 'em up that carries the co-op brawling torch with hand-drawn art.
Streets of Rage 4 is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Streets of Rage 4 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to Double Dragon are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
All 4 games like Double Dragon