The Binding of Isaac

Developer: Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl
Released: Sep 28, 2011
Steam reviews: 95% of players recommend it, from 62,971 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: ActionAdventureIndie

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (121 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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What owning this involves

No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing

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Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio

Steam lists 1 language, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

DEJUS 16 · Violência Temas sensíveis Drogas ilícitasThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Horor KekerasanThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

When Isaac’s mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother. The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

Key features:

Randomly generated dungeons, items enemies and bosses, you never play the same game twice.
Over 100 unique items that not only give you powers but visually change your character.
50+ enemy types each with the ability to become "special" making them extra deadly but they also drop better loot.
Over 20 bosses.
4 full chapters spanning 8 levels
3+ unlockable classes
Multiple endings
Tons of unlockable items, enemies, bosses and more.