Best Arena Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,514 Arena Shooter 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. Arena Shooter game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2025.
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1. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Arena Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,502 positive reviews and 618 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,250 positive reviews and 1,178 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 |
3. STRAFTAT
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STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,122 positive reviews and 176 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
4. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,607 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
5. Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Star of Providence has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,572 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star of Providence on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2017 |
| Developer | Team D-13 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 603960 |
6. Devil Daggers
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Devil Daggers has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,557 positive reviews and 427 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 Devil Daggers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,093 positive reviews and 188 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
8. Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Splitgate has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,306 positive reviews and 9,417 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Splitgate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/24/2019 |
| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Publisher | 1047 Games |
| Steam App Id | 677620 |
9. Shotgun Farmers
Missed shots grow guns in this multiplayer shooter. Fire your bullets into the ground to plant your ammo. The longer it grows the more ammo you will get!
Shotgun Farmers has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,100 positive reviews and 703 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, it is possible to play Shotgun Farmers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2019 |
| Developer | Megastorm Games |
| Publisher | Megastorm Games |
| Steam App Id | 604240 |
10. Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)
Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!
Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,598 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 564310 |
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| 70 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 556 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 178 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 377 | 6/7/2017 | 92 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/8/2019 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | ??? | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 23). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Shotgun Farmers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) on Steam. Steam Store.