Best Boss Rush Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 123 Boss Rush 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. Boss Rush game rankings were last updated on 11/3/2025.
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1. Roto Force
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Roto Force holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Boss Rush game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2023 |
| Franchise | East2West Games |
| Developer | Accidently Awesome |
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| Steam App Id | 1181610 |
2. Bittersweet Birthday
Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.
Bittersweet Birthday has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2025 |
| Franchise | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Developer | World Eater Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1581100 |
3. Towertale
Fight your way up a Tower of bosses and unveil the mystery that lies up in its peak. Play four intertwined storylines and unlock multiple endings. Now with co-op up to 4 players!
Towertale has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 4 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 980480 |
4. Scarlet City of Devils
A demon punk hack and slash adventure game! Explore the city of Elovelle at your own discretion and take down the toughest thugs this game has to offer.
Scarlet City of Devils has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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.
5. Laboratory
The game is all about the challenge. It has no in-between levels, only boss fights. Each boss is unique and will challenge your instincts and reflexes. Every boss you defeat will grant you a valuable upgrade.
Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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.
6. Virus Rush + Hazard of the Ages
Take control of a tiny virus that has just developed self-awareness and engage in intense battles against dangerous pathogens in a bullet-hell challenge! Embark on fast-paced action on a microscopic scale, now also through space and time!
Virus Rush + Hazard of the Ages has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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.
7. Check and Slash
Check and Slash combines the action and combat of a hack and slash game with the movement patterns of chess pieces. Find your way through a maze of boards, slash your enemies, dodge attacks, rescue black pieces to receive upgrades and fight against formidable opponents until you find the enemy king.
Check and Slash has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 2 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 | 5/27/2024 |
| Developer | Gate of Madness |
| Publisher | Gate of Madness |
| Steam App Id | 2610710 |
8. Pancake Patrol
Deliver pancakes, crush monster hordes, and duel epic bullet hell bosses in this delicious roguelite! Unlock outrageous food weapons, master intense patterns, and conquer Boss Rush. Choose your hero and join the unstoppable Pancake Patrol today!
Pancake Patrol has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2024 |
| Developer | Power Plins Games |
| Publisher | Power Plins Games |
| Steam App Id | 2587840 |
9. Jotun: Valhalla Edition
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Jotun: Valhalla Edition has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,560 positive reviews and 1,935 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jotun: Valhalla Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
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| Steam App Id | 323580 |
10. Rise of the Penguins 2: Penguin's Dark Ascent
Throw snowballs and navigate seven challenging levels as Kaito, a young penguin. Master platforming challenges, collect items, and face epic bosses in this 2D adventure.
Rise of the Penguins 2: Penguin's Dark Ascent has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
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| 1 | 7/18/2023 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/11/2025 | 82 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/30/2019 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2025 | 80 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/24/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/23/2024 | 78 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/27/2024 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/16/2024 | 76 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/29/2015 | 75 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/31/2025 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Roto Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Bittersweet Birthday on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Towertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Scarlet City of Devils on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Virus Rush + Hazard of the Ages on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Check and Slash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Pancake Patrol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Rise of the Penguins 2: Penguin's Dark Ascent on Steam. Steam Store.