Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 806 Roguelike Deckbuilder 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. Roguelike Deckbuilder game rankings were last updated on 3/7/2026.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best roguelike deckbuilder games on Steam
- Best roguelike deckbuilder Steam Deck games
- Best roguelike deckbuilder Steam games (for Mac OS)
- Free roguelike deckbuilder games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 206,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,880 positive reviews and 4,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. Slay the Spire 2
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,482 positive reviews and 512 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.
3. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,239 positive reviews and 107 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, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
4. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,196 positive reviews and 315 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 | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Griftlands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,377 positive reviews and 900 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 | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
6. Luck be a Landlord
Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.
Luck be a Landlord has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,549 positive reviews and 761 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 | 1/6/2023 |
| Developer | TrampolineTales |
| Publisher | TrampolineTales |
| Steam App Id | 1404850 |
7. Replicat
A roguelike memory deckbuilder where you bend the rules of card matching with wild combos, strategy-defining items and cards featuring some personality-packed cats.
Replicat has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 282 positive reviews and 1 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Replicat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2025 |
| Franchise | Erabit |
| Developer | Brainoid Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3509430 |
8. Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shogun Showdown: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2316330 |
9. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,928 positive reviews and 1,660 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2025 |
| Franchise | Shochiku |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
10. Cube Chaos
Cube Chaos is a complex strategy roguelike about placing units to create giant armies, factories, combos, or self replicating murder crabs, overwhelming and outsmarting your opponents. Build and adapt new strategies each run using a ludicrous variety of units, perks and more.
Cube Chaos has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 587 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Chaos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Roguelike Deckbuilder Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Roguelike Deckbuilder games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,140 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 461,533 | 3/5/2026 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/18/2025 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/4/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,985 | 6/13/2025 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/18/2025 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Slay the Spire 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Replicat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Shogun Showdown: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Cube Chaos on Steam. Steam Store.