Best Mystery Dungeon Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,000 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 11/30/2024.

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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!

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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 24,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,579 positive reviews and 1,014 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 five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.

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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 1,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,355 positive reviews and 63 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?

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The Doors of Trithius 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 438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 425 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 8/16/2021
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.

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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 666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 639 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.

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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 2,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,175 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!

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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 7,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,384 positive reviews and 853 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?

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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 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 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.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Elendow
Publisher Elendow
Steam App Id 1727220

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.

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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 272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
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.

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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!

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House of Lizards has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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 $0.49
Release Date 12/15/2023
Developer Ancient Russ
Publisher Dungeon Master
Steam App Id 2230070

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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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4/23/2015
94
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3/23/2022
90
$9.99
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The Doors of Trithius steam charts
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8/16/2021
89
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Mondealy: Day One steam charts
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9/13/2021
89
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8/11/2021
88
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11/14/2023
86
$19.99
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Summoner's Mess steam charts
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10/29/2021
85
$2.99
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Dead Dungeon steam charts
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11/12/2018
84
$4.99
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81
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12/15/2023
80
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Mondealy: Day One on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Boyfriend Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Summoner's Mess on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Cursed Gem on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). House of Lizards on Steam. Steam Store.

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