Best Metroidvania Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,527 Metroidvania games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Metroidvania game rankings were last updated on 11/14/2024.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Metroidvania game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367,745 positive reviews and 11,013 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,492 positive reviews and 4,589 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
3. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,691 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,163 positive reviews and 646 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2014 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 250760 |
5. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,474 positive reviews and 371 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
6. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,573 positive reviews and 864 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2013 |
| Developer | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 236090 |
7. Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,628 positive reviews and 226 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2018 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 860950 |
8. Antichamber
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,969 positive reviews and 824 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Antichamber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2013 |
| Developer | Alexander Bruce |
| Publisher | Demruth |
| Steam App Id | 219890 |
9. CARRION
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
CARRION has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,858 positive reviews and 1,379 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2020 |
| Developer | Phobia Game Studio |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 953490 |
10. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,827 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
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| 7,996 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,182 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/9/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/31/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 7/23/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Mark of the Ninja: Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Antichamber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). CARRION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.