Best Mystery Dungeon Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,020 Mystery Dungeon 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. Mystery Dungeon game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Mystery Dungeon game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,676 positive reviews and 1,025 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
2. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,398 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
3. The Doors of Trithius
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 443 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
4. Mondealy: Day One
Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.
Mondealy: Day One has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 638 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/13/2021 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | uglycoal |
| Publisher | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Steam App Id | 1591570 |
5. Boyfriend Dungeon
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Boyfriend Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,198 positive reviews and 196 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 | 8/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Kitfox Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 674930 |
6. Backpack Hero
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,457 positive reviews and 869 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 | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Pretty Soon 1 |
| Developer | Jaspel |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1970580 |
7. Summoner's Mess
You've made a mistake trying to summon a beast from the depths. Explore a huge manor to solve your mess. Can you find the sacred grimoires before being consumed by the darkness?
Summoner's Mess has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Dead Dungeon
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
Dead Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.69 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.69 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2018 |
| Franchise | Roenko Games |
| Developer | Roenko Games |
| Publisher | Roenko Games |
| Steam App Id | 751640 |
9. Cursed Gem
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Cursed Gem has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/3/2020 |
| Developer | AikonCWD |
| Publisher | Vega Games |
| Steam App Id | 1194480 |
10. House of Lizards
Unique Ancient Knight Simulator with Horror Elements. Get Intelligence for Knight Brothers, return to the base Ancient Manuscripts, drink Baikal Water and Destroy the base of Lizards!
House of Lizards has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 330 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run House of Lizards on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2023 |
| Developer | Ancient Russ |
| Publisher | Dungeon Master |
| Steam App Id | 2230070 |
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| 110 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 3/23/2022 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/15/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/13/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 8/11/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 11/14/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2021 | 85 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/3/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/15/2023 | 81 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Mondealy: Day One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Boyfriend Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoner's Mess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Cursed Gem on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). House of Lizards on Steam. Steam Store.