Best Arena Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,848 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 10/7/2025.
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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 24,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,402 positive reviews and 671 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 |
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 29,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,588 positive reviews and 1,282 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 |
3. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 300 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 14,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,763 positive reviews and 546 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. 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 1,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,679 positive reviews and 38 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,937 positive reviews and 95 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| 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 9,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,750 positive reviews and 436 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).
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 4,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,081 positive reviews and 187 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 |
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 111,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,104 positive reviews and 9,516 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 9,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,124 positive reviews and 710 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Shotgun Farmers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2019 |
| Developer | Megastorm Games |
| Publisher | Megastorm Games |
| Steam App Id | 604240 |
10. Fistful of Frags
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.
Fistful of Frags 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 36,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,306 positive reviews and 3,124 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Fistful of Frags on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/9/2014 |
| Developer | Fistful of Frags Team |
| Publisher | Fistful of Frags Team |
| Steam App Id | 265630 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 26 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 389 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 220 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/8/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). STRAFTAT 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, October 6). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Shotgun Farmers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Fistful of Frags on Steam. Steam Store.