Best Arena Shooter Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,555 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 4/13/2025.

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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.

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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 23,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,583 positive reviews and 621 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?

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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 28,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,473 positive reviews and 1,189 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 video game ::::::::::::::::::::: 1v1 ONLINE first person pov SHOOTER ::::::::::::::: quick rounds in 100 MAPS ::::::::::::: Including all WEAPONS and proximity chat

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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 6,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,957 positive reviews and 218 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!

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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 1,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,610 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.

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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 2,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,689 positive reviews and 89 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. 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.

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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 9,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,585 positive reviews and 426 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).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 2/18/2016
Franchise Sorath
Developer Sorath
Publisher Sorath
Steam App Id 422970

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.

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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 4,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,092 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

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.

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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 111,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,291 positive reviews and 9,397 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!

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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 9,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,094 positive reviews and 703 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. 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!

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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 4,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,631 positive reviews and 353 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Developer Croteam
Publishers
Steam App Id 564310

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10/24/2024
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6/7/2017
92
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2/18/2016
92
$9.99
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8/26/2022
92
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234
5/24/2019
90
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90
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90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 5). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Shotgun Farmers on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) on Steam. Steam Store.

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