Alternatives to popular games that don't work on Linux, Steam Deck and SteamOS

With the amount of games that block Linux platforms including SteamOS and Steam Deck, here's your guide to some great alternatives.

GamingOnLinux
@gamingonlinux Shouldn't Counter Strike 2 be listed as the alternative to Valorant? i feel like there's little overlap between the types of people who play Overwatch and Valorant.
Otherwise good article, thanks :)

@gamingonlinux Isnt Heldivers II also an extraction shooter? (but not loot)

Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2, 3-4 exist^^

@Yama even if it was PvP, it's not an extraction shooter, it's just co-op PvE
@gamingonlinux Found Farlight 84 from this. Looks great, thanks!

@gamingonlinux As a monster tamer nerd I can definitely second Coromon and Cassette Beasts as great alternatives to Pokemon (Temtem is a bit more mid but it is a fun little romp. I haven't played Palworld yet so I can't give my opinions on it).

I don't know if Beastieball works on Steam Deck, Steam OS, etc... but if it does that would be another good Pokemon alternative. Its a monster taming RPG with turn based mechanics with a volleyball themed twist.

@gamingonlinux Alright update I did look it up and Beastieball does work at least with Steam Deck so that is a good Pokemon alternative if you have that specific console :3

@gamingonlinux

first comment on Fairlight 84's steam page is from someone getting banned for using Linux, so it probably shouldn't be on the list

rep from support in same comment
"Please check your device environment and avoid using virtual machine software, such as Linux or emulators"

@gamingonlinux excellent job putting Kitsune Tails on here!
@gamingonlinux no Team Fortress 2 mentioned :( afaik it has a native Linux version too!

@gamingonlinux As good as it sounds initially, it's a terrible suggestion.

If you go to a restaurant and order a goulasch soup, you wouldn't be very happy if the waiter told you "sorry, but since there's a blue candle on your table, you can only order the minestrone."

When you want to play game X, there are no alternatives - there are just OTHER games.