Best Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,170 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 10/28/2025.
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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 302,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293,192 positive reviews and 9,787 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 23,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,326 positive reviews and 576 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. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,316 positive reviews and 3,568 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,085 positive reviews and 4,058 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 |
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. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
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 18,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,578 positive reviews and 704 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,808 positive reviews and 1,298 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,917 positive reviews and 220 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,986 positive reviews and 97 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 |
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 809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 800 positive reviews and 9 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,754 positive reviews and 434 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 Devil Daggers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 1,009 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,713 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 585 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 878 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.