Best Character Action Game Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 778 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 5/27/2025.
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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 1,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,447 positive reviews and 76 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 570 positive reviews and 21 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269 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 |
4. Lucah: Born of a Dream
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
Lucah: Born of a Dream has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 457 positive reviews and 26 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 531 positive reviews and 40 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,482 positive reviews and 200 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/13/2017 |
| Developer | Team Shifty |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 489140 |
7. 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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,906 positive reviews and 443 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.99 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 | $21.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2020 |
| Developer | Glass Heart Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 720560 |
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. Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours
Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.
Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours 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 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
10. 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 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 22 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/10/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/21/2018 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/6/2023 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/13/2017 | 84 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/14/2020 | 84 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/16/2020 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/20/2023 | 83 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/23/2021 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Petal Crash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Lucah: Born of a Dream on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Kujlevka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Mr. Shifty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Vigil: The Longest Night on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Get-A-Grip Chip on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Black Baby on Steam. Steam Store.