Best Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,502 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 5/13/2024.
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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 225,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,586 positive reviews and 7,536 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 19,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,955 positive reviews and 458 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 79,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,789 positive reviews and 3,337 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| 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, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the 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 20,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,145 positive reviews and 758 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 | 5/24/2023 |
| 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 17,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,621 positive reviews and 657 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 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,926 positive reviews and 214 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| 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 1,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,806 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 8,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,225 positive reviews and 404 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).
9. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue 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 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
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 1,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,166 positive reviews and 31 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,161 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,647 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 682 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 18). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.