Best Combat Racing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,045 Combat Racing 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. Combat Racing game rankings were last updated on 11/20/2025.
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1. BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
BallisticNG holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Combat Racing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,285 positive reviews and 210 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 positive reviews and 20 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
3. PAKO 2
Getaway driving and gun shooting action in two alternative camera views
PAKO 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 380 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2017 |
| Developer | Tree Men Games |
| Publisher | Tree Men Games |
| Steam App Id | 612370 |
4. Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 629 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/10/2022 |
| Developer | Fábio Fontes |
| Publisher | Fábio Fontes |
| Steam App Id | 1714590 |
5. Crash Drive 2
Get ready for ridiculous fun in this multiplayer free-roaming stunting game. Drive a bus, tank or monster truck and speed across huge open worlds. Level up your car, participate in random events and discover secret areas. Buy now and get a free copy to gift to your friend!
Crash Drive 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,292 positive reviews and 146 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, it is possible to play Crash Drive 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Retro Kart Rush
Retro Kart Rush is a retro racing game that will transport you back to the 16-bit era. Where friendships were made (or broken) by playing multiplayer games in front of the TV.
Retro Kart Rush has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2022 |
| Developer | kurigamedev |
| Publisher | kurigamedev |
| Steam App Id | 1877000 |
7. REDLINE CROOKS
REDLINE CROOKS is a fast-paced roguelite combat racing game in which you destroy cops, walls and possibly yourself in a chaotic pursuit of freedom and riches. Upgrade, Slam, Taunt and Boost your way out of imprisonment through the lawless roads that lie ahead, and you may find personal absolution.
REDLINE CROOKS has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Alexander Golke |
| Publisher | Alexander Golke |
| Steam App Id | 2454350 |
8. Ultimate Racing 2D 2
The ultimate top-down racing game is back! Ultimate Racing 2D 2 includes new cars, new tracks, car/track editor, time-trial mode, improved online multiplayer and career mode, new settings and more.
Ultimate Racing 2D 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 408 positive reviews and 39 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 Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/11/2023 |
| Developer | Applimazing |
| Publisher | Applimazing |
| Steam App Id | 1285230 |
9. Crash Drive 3
Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets....
Crash Drive 3 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 389 positive reviews and 38 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Pest Apocalypse
Pest Apocalypse is a hyper-realistic post apocalyptic physics based pizza delivery action rogue-lite! Boost, jump, and drift across different maps in a bouncy pizza van. Pick up kooky passengers along the way and focus on the driving while they handle the shooting!
Pest Apocalypse has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pest Apocalypse on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developer | Kikimora Games |
| Publisher | Kikimora Games |
| Steam App Id | 2506810 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Combat Racing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/16/2017 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/10/2022 | 85 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/6/2024 | 85 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/11/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/8/2021 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/4/2024 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). PAKO 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Crash Drive 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Retro Kart Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). REDLINE CROOKS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Crash Drive 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pest Apocalypse on Steam. Steam Store.