Best Combat Racing Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 702 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 5/18/2024.
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1. 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 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 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 19 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 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
2. 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 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 2,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,811 positive reviews and 183 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589 positive reviews and 40 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278 positive reviews and 21 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 |
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 1,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,222 positive reviews and 148 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336 positive reviews and 34 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.
7. BlazeRush
BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks.
BlazeRush has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,349 positive reviews and 185 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 | 10/28/2014 |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publisher | Targem Games |
| Steam App Id | 302710 |
8. 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 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 |
9. Bloody Rally Show
Welcome to Bloody Rally Show - a head-on smash between frenetic top-down arcade racing and hyperviolent reality TV. You must drift, boost, and blast to keep the viewers entertained and your paymasters happy. Go full throttle and drive to survive! Includes local multiplayer mayhem for up to 4 players
Bloody Rally Show has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241 positive reviews and 26 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 Bloody Rally Show on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Franchise | Kodo Linija |
| Developer | Kodo Linija |
| Publisher | Kodo Linija |
| Steam App Id | 926860 |
10. Ultimate Racing 2D
The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.
Ultimate Racing 2D has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 446 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2018 |
| Developer | Applimazing |
| Publisher | Applimazing |
| Steam App Id | 808080 |
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 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 9/11/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/8/2021 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/28/2014 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/10/2022 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/19/2020 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/24/2018 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Crash Drive 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Crash Drive 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). BlazeRush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Retro Kart Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Bloody Rally Show on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Ultimate Racing 2D on Steam. Steam Store.