The Best Rogue-like Games for Linux - Page 5

Update : Ocean Keeper added at rank #7.
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Descenders (2019)

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

Descenders is a high-octane downhill biking game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With procedurally generated tracks, realistic physics, and a killer soundtrack, you'll find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of extreme sports. Customize your bike, show off your tricks, and compete to become a legendary Descender.


What we like:
  • Thrilling and realistic gameplay
  • Procedurally generated tracks for endless fun
  • Customizable bikes and characters
  • Supports co-op play
  • Captivating soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Unintuitive default keybinds
  • Reliance on random track generation can lead to frustration
  • Forced losses in gameplay can feel unfair

  • sport
  • rogue-like
  • cycling
  • racing
  • bikes
  • multiplayer
  • procedural
  • drum
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • fully-featured

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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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Sword of the Necromancer (2021)

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Linux Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.


  • rogue-like
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • boss

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Deadly Days (2019)

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

Deadly Days is a unique strategic rogue-lite in the zombie apocalypse. Manage and protect a group of survivors and help them to stop the catastrophe. Discover and use a large number of wild and crazy objects, even wilder and crazier survivors, special abilities, and deadly weapons.


  • rogue-like
  • zombies
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • action

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Pixel Dungeon (2015)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows java platform Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile IOS iPhone Android

Pixel Dungeon is a randomly-generated roguelike game where you can explore dungeons and search for fortune and fame. Choose to play as one of four classes - Warrior, Mage, Rogue or Huntress - and take on an adventure full of monsters, loot and secret doors. Enjoy a smooth experience with 16-bit art style and whimsical use of titles for scrolls that give hints about their effects.


What we like:
  • Randomly-generated dungeon adventures
  • 16-bit art style
  • Whimsical use of titles for scrolls hinting at effects
  • Clean & responsive design
  • No IAPs or ads
What could be improved:
  • No groundbreaking innovations
  • Some levels may require specific items to progress

  • rogue-like
  • luck
  • pixel
  • dungeon-crawler
  • rpg
  • tile
  • difficult
  • open-source

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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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The Spell Brigade (2024)

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early access PC Windows Linux

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

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  • rogue-like
  • cooperative
  • bullet-hell
  • top-down
  • procedural
  • dark

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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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Crypt of the NecroDancer (2014)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!


  • rogue-like
  • rhythm
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • procedural

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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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