Best Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,254 Bullet Hell 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. Bullet Hell game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2025.
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1. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Bullet Hell game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 248,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,659 positive reviews and 8,238 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 Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,310 positive reviews and 508 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
3. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Enter the Gungeon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,786 positive reviews and 3,575 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/5/2016 |
| Developer | Dodge Roll |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 311690 |
4. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,521 positive reviews and 1,116 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.66 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 | $6.66 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
5. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,065 positive reviews and 689 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Bit Blaster XL
A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 positive reviews and 213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
7. Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Star of Providence has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,892 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star of Providence on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Devil Daggers
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Devil Daggers has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,508 positive reviews and 421 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Devil Daggers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. BLUE REVOLVER
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
BLUE REVOLVER has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 692 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2016 |
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| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
10. Windowkill
Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.
Windowkill has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,572 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Windowkill on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,018 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 901 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 653 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $3.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 21). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.