Best Arena Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,999 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 5/18/2024.
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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 21,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,118 positive reviews and 556 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, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the 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 20,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,145 positive reviews and 758 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 | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,465 positive reviews and 29 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,809 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,225 positive reviews and 404 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 184 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,763 positive reviews and 9,452 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 |
8. Shotgun Farmers
Shotgun Farmers is an online multiplayer shooter where missed shots grow new guns! 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,103 positive reviews and 701 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,226 positive reviews and 310 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 564310 |
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 35,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,549 positive reviews and 3,052 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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 | 34 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 339 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/8/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | ??? | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 15). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 10). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Shotgun Farmers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Fistful of Frags on Steam. Steam Store.