Best Fast-Paced Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,388 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 9/29/2025.
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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 112,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,143 positive reviews and 3,282 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 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 23,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,029 positive reviews and 577 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| 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 17,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,981 positive reviews and 392 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 23,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,325 positive reviews and 669 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| 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 16,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,685 positive reviews and 421 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 24,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,001 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,287 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 |
8. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 300 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Fast-Paced games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,197 positive reviews and 535 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 |
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 4,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,980 positive reviews and 115 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. Super Meat Boy
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy 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 36,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,088 positive reviews and 1,983 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2010 |
| Developer | Team Meat |
| Steam App Id | 40800 |
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| 810 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 199 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 589 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 11/30/2010 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Super Meat Boy on Steam. Steam Store.