Best Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,460 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 3/26/2025.
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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 260,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252,298 positive reviews and 8,576 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 21,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,653 positive reviews and 513 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| 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 83,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,184 positive reviews and 3,722 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 28,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,334 positive reviews and 1,186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| 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 17,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,167 positive reviews and 699 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
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
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 5,918 positive reviews and 217 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,637 positive reviews and 87 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).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2017 |
| Developer | Team D-13 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 603960 |
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 8,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,569 positive reviews and 428 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.39 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 723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 715 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
10. Cat Bait
Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Cat Bait 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 973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 954 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.24 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 | $3.24 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Developer | Mayni prod. |
| Publisher | Mayni prod. |
| Steam App Id | 2929730 |
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| 2,596 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,254 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 594 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 6/7/2017 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $3.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/27/2024 | 92 | $3.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Cat Bait on Steam. Steam Store.