The Best Rogue-like Games for Linux - Page 5

Update : Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival added at rank #26.
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Kletka (2024)

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early access Linux PC Windows

KLETKA is a co-op (up to 6 players) horror game about going down in an elevator that is trying to eat you. Feed the elevator, explore deadly floors and descend deeper.

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  • rogue-like
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • horror
  • pve
  • shooter
  • dungeon-crawler
  • alternate
  • fps
  • company
  • action-adventure
  • online
  • atmospheric
  • historical
  • dark

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Airships: Lost Flotilla (2025)

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PC Windows Linux

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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Persephone (2020)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

PERSEPHONE is a dream-inspired, unique approach to first-person survival horror. With no weapons to attack, you'll need to utilize your environment in order to survive. When your surroundings won't save you in some scenarios, the only option is to run and redirect the threat.

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  • puzzle
  • rogue-like
  • dark
  • abstract
  • programming
  • isometric
  • humor
  • stylized
  • mythology
  • 3d
  • surreal
  • romance
  • thriller
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS (2019)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS Linux

An overconfident rogue lite oozing with style and humor. Shoot, dodge, and hug your way through a randomly generated sentient dungeons with a plethora of items/curses/events designed to give you a unique experience each time you play.

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  • rogue-like
  • wholesome
  • top-down
  • perma-death
  • bullet-hell
  • dungeon-crawler
  • local
  • comedy
  • rpg
  • action-adventure

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Griftlands (2021)

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Playstation 4 Mac OS Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Griftlands is a complex deck-building game that takes place on a harsh alien planet where negotiations and battles require strategic use of cards. With three unique campaigns, each offering a distinct narrative and gameplay experience, immerse yourself in lush environments while battling challenging bosses and strategizing negotiations with rivals. The game offers a wholly compelling and unique take on its genre influences, making it highly replayable and memorable.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of RPG mechanics, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay
  • Variety of characters, deckbuilding strategies, and story options
  • Smooth graphics
  • Compelling narrative
  • Enduringly memorable
What could be improved:
  • High amount of randomness to deal with
  • Sheer number of different elements at play can be tiresome
  • Short campaign lengths and rigid character/plots limit replay value

  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • card
  • battler

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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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Nordhold (2025)

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Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

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  • rogue-like
  • tower-defense
  • city-building
  • top-down
  • medieval
  • strategy
  • management
  • economy
  • procedural
  • tactical
  • resource-management
  • pve
  • base-building
  • choices
  • wave

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Pawnbarian (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!

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  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • chess
  • card
  • battler
  • strategy
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • mouse
  • perma-death
  • board-game
  • deckbuilder

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Enter the Gungeon (2016)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone Android stadia Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Linux

Enter the Gungeon is a thrilling bullet hell dungeon crawler packed with action! You'll dodge, loot, flip tables and battle adorable yet deadly enemies. With challenging bosses, hidden secrets, and an array of unique guns, you'll be hooked on changing your past in this evolving fortress.


What we like:
  • Challenging, skill-based gameplay
  • Balanced mechanics
  • Exciting gunplay and boss fights
  • Abundance of unlockables and secrets
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Button spamming for maximum speed shooting
  • Limited information on items
  • Strict no-hit reward system

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • twin-stick
  • dungeon-crawler
  • shooter
  • boss
  • cover
  • table
  • cooperative
  • hand-designed
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • top-down

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Rogue: Genesia (2022)

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early access Linux PC Windows

Rogue: Genesia is an exciting rogue-lite deck-building game where you become Rog, the master of all weapons, and defeat hordes of monsters invading your lands. With the game's strategic decision-making, you must decide whether to charge in for battle or to search for riches and magical items. Upgrades and attention to detail are crucial in defeating the enemy, but failure means starting all over again. Get hooked on this addictive game and enjoy a thrilling adventure!

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What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Exciting and challenging adventure
  • Strategic decision making
  • Huge variety of upgrades and weapons
  • Thrilling enemies and hordes of monsters to defeat
What could be improved:
  • Lack of save function can be frustrating
  • Limited narrative and character development
  • Lacks significant variation in playing style

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • twin-stick
  • choices
  • survival
  • fantasy
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • magic
  • top-down
  • 3d

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