Best Boomer Shooter Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 700 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 1/7/2026.

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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 Boomer Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,838 positive reviews and 712 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. STRAFTAT

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

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STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,934 positive reviews and 641 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

3. Selaco

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

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Selaco has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,480 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 5/31/2024
Developer Altered Orbit Studios
Publisher Altered Orbit Studios
Steam App Id 1592280

4. Ion Fury

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

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Ion Fury has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,181 positive reviews and 473 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 8/15/2019
Franchise 3D Realms
Developer Voidpoint, LLC
Publisher 3D Realms
Steam App Id 562860

5. Overload

A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.

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Overload has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,966 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overload on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 5/31/2018
Developer Revival Productions, LLC
Publisher Revival Productions, LLC
Steam App Id 448850

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,924 positive reviews and 381 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

7. 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.

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Turok has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,714 positive reviews and 294 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

8. Black Ice

Hack greedy megacorps to help as many people as you can in a high-agility cyberpunk looter/shooter RPG. Explore neon cyberspace vistas and outmaneuver AIs to customize your hacker OS and weapon combos. Play solo or online co-op with up to 10 people!

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Black Ice has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 636 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 7/9/2014
Developers
Publisher Super Duper Game Company
Steam App Id 311800

9. Hedon Bloodrite

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

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Hedon Bloodrite 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 1,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,747 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.89 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 $11.89
Release Date 5/16/2019
Developer Zan_HedonDev
Publisher Zan_HedonDev
Steam App Id 1072150

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...

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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 855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 789 positive reviews and 66 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 Shrine II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/22/2020
Developers
Publisher Scumhead
Steam App Id 1417010

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12/10/2018
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10/24/2024
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5/31/2024
91
$24.99
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8/15/2019
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$24.99
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5/31/2018
90
$29.99
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90
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12/17/2015
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5/16/2019
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87
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Selaco on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Ion Fury on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Overload on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Turok on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Black Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Hedon Bloodrite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Shrine II on Steam. Steam Store.

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