Best Character Action Game Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 808 Character Action Game 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. Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 11/5/2025.
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1. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,596 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 268990 |
2. Pulling No Punches
A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
Pulling No Punches has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 599 positive reviews and 24 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Developer | BrainDead Broccoli |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1425760 |
3. Genokids
A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.
Genokids has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Genokids on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Petal Crash
Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!
Petal Crash has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 not possible to play or run Petal Crash on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2020 |
| Developer | Friend & Fairy |
| Publisher | GalaxyTrail |
| Steam App Id | 1211110 |
5. Lucah: Born of a Dream
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
Lucah: Born of a Dream has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 467 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Lucah: Born of a Dream on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2018 |
| Developer | melessthanthree |
| Publisher | Syndicate Atomic LLC. |
| Steam App Id | 896460 |
6. Kujlevka
A flying saucer crash-lands in a distant Russian village, turning a rundown kolkhoz into the first, thin bridge between civilizations. As the first point of contact, you must dictate how this encounter unfolds and ultimately determine history’s outcome.
Kujlevka has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 564 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
7. Mr. Shifty
Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!
Mr. Shifty has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,502 positive reviews and 200 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Mr. Shifty on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/13/2017 |
| Developer | Team Shifty |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 489140 |
8. Get-A-Grip Chip
Get-A-Grip Chip is a charming and satisfyingly challenging grappling hook 2D platformer. Master the hook and fling through the increasingly intense floors of Roboco Mfg. Chuck Chip over chainsaws, launch over lasers, and even escape chases with Scan-It Janet.
Get-A-Grip Chip has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2020 |
| Developer | Redstart Interactive |
| Publisher | Redstart Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1269590 |
9. Black Baby
You are the Black Baby, forever without hope, forever without light. Traverse through a maze full of naked giants with massive head indents that try to crush your skull.
Black Baby has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Vigil: The Longest Night
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Vigil: The Longest Night has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,982 positive reviews and 471 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2020 |
| Developer | Glass Heart Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 720560 |
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| 4 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/2/2025 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/21/2018 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/6/2023 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/13/2017 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/16/2020 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/23/2021 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/14/2020 | 83 | $9.89 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Genokids on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Petal Crash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Lucah: Born of a Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Kujlevka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Mr. Shifty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Get-A-Grip Chip on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). Black Baby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Vigil: The Longest Night on Steam. Steam Store.