Best Roguevania Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 215 Roguevania 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. Roguevania game rankings were last updated on 2/20/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Roguevania game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,613 positive reviews and 4,749 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 |
2. Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dward with have vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Rogue Legacy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,076 positive reviews and 1,342 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 241600 |
3. Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,001 positive reviews and 1,304 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Cellar Door Games |
| Developer | Cellar Door Games |
| Publisher | Cellar Door Games |
| Steam App Id | 1253920 |
4. Vagante
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Vagante has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,259 positive reviews and 515 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vagante on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Soulbind: Prologue
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Soulbind: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Soulbind: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | Rubedo Games |
| Publisher | Rubedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 2850630 |
6. ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
ScourgeBringer has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,534 positive reviews and 369 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 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 | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Flying Oak Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 1037020 |
7. A Robot Named Fight!
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
A Robot Named Fight! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 744 positive reviews and 103 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 | 9/7/2017 |
| Developer | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Publisher | Morningstar Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 603530 |
8. Aura of Worlds
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Aura of Worlds has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 7 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Cognitive Forge |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 841600 |
9. An Amazing Wizard: Prologue
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elemental and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250 perks. Explore 250 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
An Amazing Wizard: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 5 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Erabit |
| Developer | Tiny Goblins |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2920980 |
10. Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Sundered®: Eldritch Edition has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,005 positive reviews and 857 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sundered®: Eldritch Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 535480 |
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| 1,722 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 6/27/2013 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 4/28/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 2/21/2018 | 86 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/21/2020 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/7/2017 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/24/2024 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/27/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/28/2017 | 80 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 16). Soulbind: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). ScourgeBringer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). A Robot Named Fight! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Aura of Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). An Amazing Wizard: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Sundered®: Eldritch Edition on Steam. Steam Store.