Best 2D Fighter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,161 2D Fighter games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D Fighter game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2026.
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1. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout holds the #1 spot for "best Linux 2D Fighter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,026 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,758 positive reviews and 1,445 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,403 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
4. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,759 positive reviews and 1,378 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
5. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,939 positive reviews and 452 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
6. TowerFall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
TowerFall Ascension has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,364 positive reviews and 180 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TowerFall Ascension on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2014 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
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| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 251470 |
7. Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Lethal League has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,714 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2014 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 261180 |
8. Duelists of Eden
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Duelists of Eden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 893 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duelists of Eden on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Developer | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Publisher | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Steam App Id | 1664200 |
9. Pulling No Punches
A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
Pulling No Punches has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 609 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Developer | BrainDead Broccoli |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1425760 |
10. Smack Talk
Say your moves out loud, trash-talk your friends, and fight to win. Smack Talk is a 1–4 player online PvP platform fighter where your voice controls your attacks. Call moves, land one-liners, and finish foes with wild ultimates.
Smack Talk has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 610 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Smack Talk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 11/26/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 4020490 |
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| 859 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 341 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/24/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 3/11/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/26/2025 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 15). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). TowerFall Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). Lethal League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Smack Talk on Steam. Steam Store.