Best Fast-Paced Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,451 Fast-Paced 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. Fast-Paced game rankings were last updated on 11/26/2025.
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1. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Fast-Paced game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,096 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,636 positive reviews and 3,460 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 | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
2. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,461 positive reviews and 572 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
3. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,994 positive reviews and 395 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,604 positive reviews and 688 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
5. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,833 positive reviews and 426 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
6. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,052 positive reviews and 778 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
7. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,604 positive reviews and 588 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
8. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,318 positive reviews and 197 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
9. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,011 positive reviews and 118 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
10. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,489 positive reviews and 4,335 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274170 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 352 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 879 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 376 | 3/10/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number on Steam. Steam Store.