Best Combat Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,211 Combat 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 game rankings were last updated on 3/23/2025.
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1. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,698 positive reviews and 480 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,981 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 268,889 positive reviews and 13,926 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 49520 |
4. Swallow the Sea
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Swallow the Sea has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,223 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/3/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
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| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
5. Half-Life: MMod
Half-Life 1: MMod is a free, fan made modification for Half-Life aiming to refine player's arsenal and further expand player's combat options. Featuring AI tweaks, VFX and SFX overhaul in spirit of original, additional weapon functionality and bug fixes, while keeping most changes optional.
Half-Life: MMod has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,798 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Half-Life: MMod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | MMod Team |
| Publisher | Gunship_Mark_II |
| Steam App Id | 1761270 |
6. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,489 positive reviews and 213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
7. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,555 positive reviews and 11,143 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Slice & Dice
Tactical dice-rolling roguelike combat. Take control of 5 heroes, each with their own unique dice. Fight your way through 20 levels of monsters and try to take on the final boss. If you lose a single fight you have to start over so be careful (and lucky!).
Slice & Dice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,995 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slice & Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.
Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,202 positive reviews and 1,996 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Sven Co-op team |
| Publisher | Sven Co-op team |
| Steam App Id | 225840 |
10. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 494 positive reviews and 4 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
More Combat Linux Games on Steam
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| 137 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,173 | 9/20/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 336 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,407 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 116 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 309 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Borderlands 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Slice & Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.