Best Mystery Dungeon Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,260 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 10/30/2025.
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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 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,768 positive reviews and 1,159 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| 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 six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,699 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.49 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 | $5.49 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 634 positive reviews and 29 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 |
4. 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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 700 positive reviews and 40 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 | 8/16/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
5. House of Necrosis
A turn-based horror RPG with retro 32-bit 3D graphics. Survive the horrors of the mansion that changes every time you enter.
House of Necrosis 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 405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,348 positive reviews and 210 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 |
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 84 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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. Backpack Hero
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,963 positive reviews and 1,027 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Pretty Soon 1 |
| Developer | Jaspel |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1970580 |
9. 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 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255 positive reviews and 26 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 |
10. Heroes Against Time
Heroes Against Time is the ally-drafting game where you build a team and power up in a dangerous enchanted forest. Navigate events, fight enemies and dig through ruins while trying to avoid the creeping magical fog… Will your team endure… or be lost to the mist?
Heroes Against Time has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | David Vinokurov |
| Publisher | David Vinokurov |
| Steam App Id | 3667720 |
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| 196 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $5.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/13/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/16/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 10/6/2025 | 88 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/11/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2021 | 85 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 11/14/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/12/2018 | 83 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2025 | 82 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Mondealy: Day One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). House of Necrosis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Boyfriend Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Summoner's Mess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Heroes Against Time on Steam. Steam Store.