Best Boomer Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 249 Boomer 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. Boomer Shooter game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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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 Boomer Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,173 positive reviews and 558 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. Ion Fury
3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, are excited to team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famously known for classic first-person shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Ion Fury is the real deal!
Ion Fury has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,768 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ion Fury on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2019 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Voidpoint, LLC |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 562860 |
3. Turok
A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.
Turok has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,161 positive reviews and 207 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Turok on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nightdive Studios |
| Steam App Id | 405820 |
4. Black Ice
Hack greedy megacorps to help as many people as you can in a high-agility cyberpunk looter/shooter RPG. Explore vast cyberspace vistas and outmaneuver AIs to customize your loadout with an arsenal of weapon combos. Think Borderlands meets Tron. Play solo or online co-op with up to 10 people!
Black Ice has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 601 positive reviews and 31 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/9/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Super Duper Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 311800 |
5. Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,111 positive reviews and 201 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 | 3/16/2017 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nightdive Studios |
| Steam App Id | 405830 |
6. Immortal Redneck
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Immortal Redneck has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,757 positive reviews and 282 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.95 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.
7. Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc blood sisters must fight to save their homeland from the forces of chaos! Immerse yourself in a crystalpunk underworld where the rich lore, atmosphere, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of the 90s' shooters.
Hedon Bloodrite has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,587 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hedon Bloodrite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2019 |
| Developer | Zan_HedonDev |
| Publisher | Zan_HedonDev |
| Steam App Id | 1072150 |
8. Ziggurat 2
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Ziggurat 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,141 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ziggurat 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/28/2021 |
| Franchise | Milkstone Studios |
| Developer | Milkstone Studios |
| Publisher | Milkstone Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1159560 |
9. Shrine
Shrine is a retro FPS game about a skinless dude killing eldritch monstrosities with his nightmarish arsenal.
Shrine has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 743 positive reviews and 60 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Shrine II
Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...
Shrine II has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 709 positive reviews and 58 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 48 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 8/15/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 12/17/2015 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 3/16/2017 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/25/2017 | 87 | $19.95 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/16/2019 | 87 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 10/28/2021 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/3/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/22/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Ion Fury on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Turok on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Black Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Turok 2: Seeds of Evil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Immortal Redneck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Hedon Bloodrite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Ziggurat 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Shrine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Shrine II on Steam. Steam Store.