Best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 394 Traditional Roguelike games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Traditional Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 11/21/2024.
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1. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud holds the #1 spot for "best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,680 positive reviews and 375 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
2. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,819 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
3. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with five different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,300 positive reviews and 62 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 | 3/23/2022 |
| Developer | Shattered Pixel |
| Publisher | Shattered Pixel |
| Steam App Id | 1769170 |
4. Dome Keeper
Defend against waves of alien attackers in this innovative roguelike survival miner. Dig for resources and choose from powerful upgrade paths. Is there enough time to mine a little deeper and get back to defend before the monsters attack your dome?
Dome Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,797 positive reviews and 1,119 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Bippinbits |
| Developer | Bippinbits |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1637320 |
5. Dredgers
Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!
Dredgers has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2019 |
| Developer | Pirate-Rob |
| Publisher | Pirate-Rob |
| Steam App Id | 1112930 |
6. Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure 2
This is a "Mysterious Dungeon" style roguelike game where the terrain changes with each challenge. Make the monsters your "Friends" and go on a new adventure!
Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure 2 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 258 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Developer | NEKOTOKAGE GAMES |
| Publisher | NEKOTOKAGE GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 1895860 |
7. A Dark Room ®
Critically acclaimed, minimalist text-based rpg. Come light the fire.
A Dark Room ® has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2023 |
| Developer | Amir Rajan |
| Publisher | Scratchwork Development LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2460660 |
8. Fate Seeker: Journey
Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.
Fate Seeker: Journey has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 927 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $10.00 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2022 |
| Developer | 甲山林娛樂股份有限公司 |
| Publisher | 甲山林娛樂股份有限公司 |
| Steam App Id | 2124420 |
9. Block Tower TD
Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random upgrades to make every run unique.
Block Tower TD has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | MyDreamForever |
| Steam App Id | 2427570 |
10. Mysteries Of Darkness
A roguelike single-player card game where you battle fierce creatures in turn-based combat. Win battles to improve your cards, and build a powerful deck capable of defeating the demon that opened the portal to hell.
Mysteries Of Darkness has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Traditional Roguelike Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2022 |
| Developer | Mercier Christophe |
| Publisher | Mercier Christophe |
| Steam App Id | 1344210 |
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| 324 | 7/15/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 602 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/23/2019 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/26/2022 | 82 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/6/2023 | 75 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/11/2022 | 75 | $10.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/9/2023 | 74 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/31/2022 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). Dredgers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). A Dark Room ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Fate Seeker: Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Block Tower TD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Mysteries Of Darkness on Steam. Steam Store.