The Best Rogue-like action Games for Linux

Update : Cy: Cyberpunk Survivors added at rank #42.
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Dead Cells (2018)

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Dead Cells is a challenging and rewarding roguevania game that offers a variety of weapons and spells to choose from in a nonlinear progression world. With every run being different, the game's tough but fair combat promises hours of fun and excitement. The game also offers regular free updates, making it a must-play for anyone who loves rogue-like or metroidvania games.


What we like:
  • Highly accessible to players with a wide range of assist options and settings
  • Satisfying and challenging combat with a variety of weapons and skills
  • Gorgeous backdrops, great soundtrack, and amazing sound design
  • Endless unlocks and secrets with highly-rewarding gameplay
  • Passionate developers who continue to add new content and engaging community.
What could be improved:
  • Slow progression
  • Overpowered items
  • Frustrating to more casual players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • pixel
  • action
  • roguevania
  • dungeon

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Caverns of Mars: Recharged (2023)

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Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

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  • rogue-like
  • mars
  • shooter
  • vertical-scrolling
  • scrolling
  • cooperative
  • arcade
  • attack
  • score
  • futuristic
  • space
  • action
  • colourful
  • aliens
  • sci-fi

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Tallowmere (2015)

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Raise your shield. Indulge Lady Tallowmere and her lovingly violent dungeons. New rooms are created every time you play. How deep can you delve?


  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • stealth-enabling
  • platform
  • boss
  • tablet-sized
  • action
  • violent
  • local

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Soulstone Survivors (2022)

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early access PC Windows Android Mac OS Linux

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

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  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • action
  • twin-stick
  • rpg
  • crafting

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Gutwhale (2020)

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Gutwhale is a roguelite about managing the space between you and your ammo, while fighting your way through a digestive system!

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  • rogue-like
  • endless
  • action

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Helvetii (2023)

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Linux Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gallic Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation.

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  • rogue-like
  • illustration
  • design
  • 2d
  • spectacle
  • mythology
  • scroller
  • character
  • beat-em-up
  • hand-drawn
  • action
  • dark
  • colourful

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Airships: Lost Flotilla (2025)

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Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.

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  • rogue-like
  • naval
  • attack
  • score
  • top-down
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • steampunk
  • pve
  • hack-and-slash
  • arena
  • action
  • flight
  • historical
  • combat

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Sparklite (2019)

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Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Gear up for adventure and explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite!


  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • violent
  • action
  • war
  • local
  • cooperative
  • retro
  • procedural

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THE END (2024)

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Xbox 360 j PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Survive and lead the score. Swarmed by ghosts, you have to do whatever it takes to survive and it is not going to be an easy task. Lead your way as Bit, earn experience, spend points on upgrades and survive!


  • pve
  • 8-bit
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • cyberpunk
  • adventure
  • music
  • mystery
  • survival
  • cute
  • pixel
  • sandbox
  • mythology
  • collectible

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Gunslugs (2013)

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We grabbed a bunch of expendable action hero's from the 80s and we made them team up as the Gunslugs to fight the war against the always evil Black Duck Army. if you run into problems or the game wont work on your device, instead of just rating 1 star, you could help us fix it by providing feedback!.


  • action
  • platform
  • arcade
  • rogue-like
  • retro
  • tanks
  • pixel
  • shooter
  • boss
  • run-and-gun
  • aliens
  • war
  • fast-paced
  • run-and-gunner
  • scrolling

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