Best Hack and Slash Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,317 Hack and Slash 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. Hack and Slash game rankings were last updated on 3/26/2024.
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1. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hack and Slash game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,571 positive reviews and 3,619 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Regular free content updates!
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,046 positive reviews and 4,260 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,006 positive reviews and 58 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 Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 407,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 388,215 positive reviews and 19,316 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.
5. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,145 positive reviews and 758 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
6. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,005 positive reviews and 980 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
7. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,012 positive reviews and 1,667 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
8. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,447 positive reviews and 847 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 | 5/24/2013 |
| Developer | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 236090 |
9. Transistor
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Transistor has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,251 positive reviews and 1,741 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 | 5/20/2014 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 237930 |
10. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 positive reviews and 184 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 Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
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 | 2,004 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,314 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,893 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 477 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 5/20/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Transistor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.