Best 2D Fighter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,566 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 10/17/2024.
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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 17,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,924 positive reviews and 389 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 26,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,414 positive reviews and 942 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,285 positive reviews and 1,056 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.66 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 | $6.66 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,041 positive reviews and 191 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 |
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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,707 positive reviews and 271 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,714 positive reviews and 349 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,164 positive reviews and 169 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 251470 |
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 845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 814 positive reviews and 31 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 553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 533 positive reviews and 20 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. FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition 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 482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 464 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 12 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 852 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,578 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 3/11/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/30/2020 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Lethal League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). TowerFall Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). FOOTSIES Rollback Edition on Steam. Steam Store.