Best Assassin Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 462 Assassin 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. Assassin game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Assassin game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,854 positive reviews and 6,334 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Mark of the Ninja
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,354 positive reviews and 475 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
3. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,372 positive reviews and 1,452 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
4. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,726 positive reviews and 470 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
5. Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,778 positive reviews and 231 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 | 10/9/2018 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 860950 |
6. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,026 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/6/2021 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1579380 |
7. Aragami
Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.
Aragami has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,408 positive reviews and 1,259 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/4/2016 |
| Franchise | Lince Works |
| Developer | Lince Works |
| Publisher | Lince Works |
| Steam App Id | 280160 |
8. Mr. Shifty
Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!
Mr. Shifty has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,471 positive reviews and 199 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Mr. Shifty on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/13/2017 |
| Developer | Team Shifty |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 489140 |
9. Targeted –10 Days
Can you survive 10 Days in this anomaly-finding game? Stay vigilant, because YOU ARE THE TARGET!
Targeted –10 Days has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2024 |
| Developer | Glitchy Frame Studio |
| Publisher | Glitchy Frame Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3075050 |
10. Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Assassin games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,862 positive reviews and 314 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 2/23/2016 |
| Developer | Square Enix Montréal |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 427820 |
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| 7,705 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
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| 133 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 10/9/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 12/6/2021 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/4/2016 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/13/2017 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2024 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/23/2016 | 82 | $1.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Mark of the Ninja: Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Aragami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Mr. Shifty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Targeted –10 Days on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Hitman GO: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.