Best Arena Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,025 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 2/12/2026.
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1. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato 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 109,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,931 positive reviews and 3,726 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,986 positive reviews and 715 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 | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
3. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,799 positive reviews and 689 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 STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
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 Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,656 positive reviews and 1,371 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 |
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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,138 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2017 |
| Developer | Team D-13 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 603960 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,718 positive reviews and 39 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,831 positive reviews and 440 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, it is possible to play Devil Daggers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Vital Shell
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Vital Shell has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,208 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/7/2026 |
| Developer | MarvinWizard |
| Publisher | MarvinWizard |
| Steam App Id | 3741860 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,076 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,638 positive reviews and 9,557 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 not possible to play or run Splitgate on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/24/2019 |
| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Publisher | 1047 Games |
| Steam App Id | 677620 |
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| 7,058 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 919 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 388 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 1/7/2026 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Vital Shell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.