Best Boss Rush Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 63 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 5/30/2024.
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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 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 4 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. 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 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 3 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 |
3. 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 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 0 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.
4. 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 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,440 positive reviews and 1,867 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 possible to play Jotun: Valhalla Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 323580 |
5. sunny-place-2
Battle against chaotic bullet hell bosses with online strangers (or friends!) Customise your outfit or make and upload a boss for others to enjoy! :)
sunny-place-2 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
6. The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2016 |
| Developer | YCJY Games |
| Publisher | YCJY Games |
| Steam App Id | 401360 |
7. Crashbots
Run, fly and shoot your way through a robot testing facility. Take control of the latest line of robots and test their fighting capabilities and agility in different worlds filled with dangerous obstacles, booby traps and enemies that want to crash your bots.
Crashbots has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2018 |
| Developer | Neonchimp Games |
| Publisher | Neonchimp Games |
| Steam App Id | 861940 |
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 | 2 | 7/18/2023 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/29/2015 | 76 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/30/2022 | 73 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/19/2016 | 72 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2018 | 42 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Roto Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 24). Towertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 14). Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). sunny-place-2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Crashbots on Steam. Steam Store.