Games like Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap on Linux

4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (1989) run on Linux. The cheapest is Hollow Knight 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.

Other devices: Mac 4

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Indie

€ 19,99

The acclaimed official remake with hand-drawn art and modern polish.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is also an alternative to 2 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Hollow Knight Indie

€ 14,99

A vast indie Metroidvania in the exploration tradition Wonder Boy pioneered.

Hollow Knight is also an alternative to 2 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Hollow Knight runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Indie

€ 39,99

A spiritual successor with transformations and rich exploration.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Astalon: Tears of the Earth Indie

€ 19,50

Swap between three characters with different abilities to open up one interlocking tower.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

Astalon: Tears of the Earth runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Not on Linux

These alternatives to Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:

All 5 games like Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap