Best Roguelike Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,872 Roguelike 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 game rankings were last updated on 1/31/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,289 positive reviews and 3,819 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. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,071 positive reviews and 8,642 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 | 11/4/2014 |
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| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
3. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,384 positive reviews and 4,739 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 | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
4. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,728 positive reviews and 3,937 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
5. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,251 positive reviews and 3,628 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
6. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Buckshot Roulette has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,908 positive reviews and 3,240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Buckshot Roulette on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 4/4/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Mike Klubnika |
| Publisher | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Steam App Id | 2835570 |
7. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,516 positive reviews and 158 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 | 6/11/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
8. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Enter the Gungeon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,031 positive reviews and 3,589 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 4/5/2016 |
| Developer | Dodge Roll |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 311690 |
9. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,398 positive reviews and 3,347 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. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
10. Streets of Rogue
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Streets of Rogue has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,793 positive reviews and 841 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Streets of Rogue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2019 |
| Developer | Matt Dabrowski |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 512900 |
More Roguelike Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Roguelike games available on Steam.
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| 17,858 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,452 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,866 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,170 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,492 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,901 | 4/4/2024 | 95 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 6/11/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,445 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,072 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 594 | 7/12/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Buckshot Roulette on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Streets of Rogue on Steam. Steam Store.