The Best Rogue-like Games for Linux - Page 5

Update : Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival added at rank #20.
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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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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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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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UnderMine (2020)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.


  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • dungeon

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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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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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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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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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Elsie (2024)

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Linux Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

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  • rogue-like
  • 2d
  • perma-death
  • modern
  • scroller
  • platform
  • procedural
  • bullet-hell
  • robots
  • futuristic
  • pixel
  • replay-value
  • retro

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Bounty of One (2023)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

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  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • attack
  • score
  • cooperative
  • bullet-hell
  • western
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • arena
  • colourful
  • local
  • rpg

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