Best Traditional Roguelike Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 488 Traditional 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. Traditional Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 7/30/2025.
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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 Linux Traditional Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,102 positive reviews and 521 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 | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
2. Tales of Maj'Eyal
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Tales of Maj'Eyal has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,446 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales of Maj'Eyal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2013 |
| Developer | Netcore Games |
| Publisher | Netcore Games |
| Steam App Id | 259680 |
3. Dungeons of Dredmor
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Dungeons of Dredmor has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,001 positive reviews and 324 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeons of Dredmor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2011 |
| Developer | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaslamp Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 98800 |
4. 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 six 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,598 positive reviews and 82 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,377 positive reviews and 1,291 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 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 | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Bippinbits |
| Developer | Bippinbits |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1637320 |
6. UnReal World
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike RPG taking place in the ancient North. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,232 positive reviews and 72 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.50 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 | $14.50 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enormous Elk |
| Steam App Id | 351700 |
7. The Doors of Trithius
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 592 positive reviews and 27 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. At the moment, it is possible to play The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
8. HyperRogue
A truly non-Euclidean tactical puzzle/roguelike!
HyperRogue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 438 positive reviews and 18 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 HyperRogue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/16/2015 |
| Developer | Zeno Rogue |
| Publisher | Zeno Rogue |
| Steam App Id | 342610 |
9. Golden Krone Hotel
Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay.
Golden Krone Hotel has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 304 positive reviews and 14 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Traditional Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 427 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Developer | CleverRaven |
| Publisher | KorGgenT |
| Steam App Id | 2330750 |
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| 382 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 111 | 12/13/2013 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/13/2011 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 3/23/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 550 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $14.50 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 8/16/2021 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/16/2015 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/26/2017 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 3/31/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Dungeons of Dredmor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Shattered Pixel Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Dome Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). HyperRogue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Golden Krone Hotel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead on Steam. Steam Store.