Best Roguevania Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 191 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 11/19/2024.

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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.

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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 160,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,451 positive reviews and 4,584 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.

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Rogue Legacy has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,022 positive reviews and 1,335 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.

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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 14,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,854 positive reviews and 1,289 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.

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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 4,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,181 positive reviews and 500 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 Vagante on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/22/2018
Developer Nuke Nine
Publisher Nuke Nine
Steam App Id 323220

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.

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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 145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

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.

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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 2,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,410 positive reviews and 343 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. 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!

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Aura of Worlds 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 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 5 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Cognitive Forge
Publisher Cognitive Forge
Steam App Id 841600

8. 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.

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A Robot Named Fight! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Roguevania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 739 positive reviews and 100 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

9. An Amazing Wizard: Prologue

An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master the magic of 7 elements. Merge 60 unique spells in any order. Enchant spells and weapons. Defeat enemies to level up and choose from 250 perks. Discover 120 artifacts.

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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 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 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 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!

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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 4,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,924 positive reviews and 832 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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4/28/2022
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9/7/2017
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). Vagante on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Soulbind: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). ScourgeBringer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Aura of Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). A Robot Named Fight! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). An Amazing Wizard: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Sundered®: Eldritch Edition on Steam. Steam Store.

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