Best Roguelike Deckbuilder Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 859 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 4/2/2026.
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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 212,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,584 positive reviews and 5,163 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,298 positive reviews and 115 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,334 positive reviews and 319 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
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| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,418 positive reviews and 907 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,608 positive reviews and 762 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 |
6. 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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 2 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 3509430 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 656 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2316330 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Roguelike Deckbuilder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 592 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).
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 20,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,296 positive reviews and 1,707 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
10. Hungry Horrors
Hungry Horrors is a card-based adventure inspired by British and Irish folklore. It blends deckbuilding and cooking with narrative, and permanent roguelite progression. Feed legendary monsters instead of killing them, satisfy their cravings, or become the next meal.
Hungry Horrors 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 230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2026 |
| Developer | Clumsy Bear Studio |
| Publisher | Clumsy Bear Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3048840 |
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| 16,098 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 219 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 1/6/2023 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/18/2025 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/4/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/18/2025 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,450 | 6/13/2025 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/19/2026 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Replicat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Shogun Showdown: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Cube Chaos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Hungry Horrors on Steam. Steam Store.