Best Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,854 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 6/29/2025.
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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 286,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 277,411 positive reviews and 9,258 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 22,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,419 positive reviews and 561 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 86,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,252 positive reviews and 3,946 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,415 positive reviews and 700 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,085 positive reviews and 1,251 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 |
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 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,923 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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,862 positive reviews and 94 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 772 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,676 positive reviews and 435 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,082 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 |
More Bullet Hell Linux Games on Steam
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| 2,408 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 927 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 449 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Enter the Gungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Devil Daggers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.