Best Mystery Dungeon Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 872 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 7/24/2024.
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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!
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 24,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,212 positive reviews and 1,000 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,168 positive reviews and 59 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. 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 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 641 positive reviews and 26 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 353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340 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 |
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 2,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,115 positive reviews and 193 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 | 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 6,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,065 positive reviews and 776 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.
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 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.
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 267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244 positive reviews and 23 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.
Cursed Gem has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Mystery Dungeon games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 3 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. Check and Slash
Check and Slash combines the action and combat of a hack and slash game with the movement patterns of chess pieces. Find your way through a maze of boards, slash your enemies, dodge attacks, rescue black pieces to receive upgrades and fight against formidable opponents until you find the enemy king.
Check and Slash 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 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/27/2024 |
| Developer | Gate of Madness |
| Publisher | Gate of Madness |
| Steam App Id | 2610710 |
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 | 154 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/13/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 8/16/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/11/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 377 | 11/14/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/29/2021 | 85 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2018 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/3/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2024 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 5). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 19). Mondealy: Day One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 22). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Boyfriend Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Backpack Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). Summoner's Mess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Dead Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Cursed Gem on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). Check and Slash on Steam. Steam Store.