Games like The Dig on Linux
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to The Dig (1995) run on Linux. The cheapest is Lifeless Planet Premier Edition at € 9,99. All of them 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.
Lifeless Planet Premier Edition Indie
€ 9,99A lonely walk across an abandoned alien world, piecing together what happened there.
Lifeless Planet Premier Edition runs on PC, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Primordia Indie
€ 11,99An indie sci-fi adventure with atmospheric puzzles and world-building.
Primordia is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Primordia runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Technobabylon Indie
€ 14,99A cyberpunk indie adventure with a strong story and detective structure.
Technobabylon is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Technobabylon runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to The Dig are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
All 5 games like The Dig