Games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on Linux
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991) run on Linux. The cheapest is Hyper Light Drifter at € 14,99. 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.
Hyper Light Drifter Indie
€ 14,99Top-down action with a wordless world to decode, clearly raised on A Link to the Past.
Hyper Light Drifter runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
CrossCode Indie
€ 19,99An indie action-RPG with 16-bit visuals and deep top-down dungeon puzzles.
CrossCode is also an alternative to 2 other classics
CrossCode runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Ittle Dew 2+ Indie
€ 19,50Overworld exploration and proper item-gated dungeons, with puzzles that respect your intelligence.
Ittle Dew 2+ runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King Indie
€ 14,99An indie homage built directly on the A Link to the Past formula.
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
All 5 games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past