Best Hack and Slash Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,283 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 3/17/2025.
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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 165,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,785 positive reviews and 3,748 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, 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.
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 165,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,886 positive reviews and 4,800 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| 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 7,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,861 positive reviews and 122 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).
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 445,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424,502 positive reviews and 20,943 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. 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, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these 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 28,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,298 positive reviews and 1,181 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 | 9/24/2024 |
| 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 24,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,919 positive reviews and 1,047 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 | 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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,581 positive reviews and 1,732 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 18,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,693 positive reviews and 871 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2013 |
| Developer | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 236090 |
9. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,782 positive reviews and 330 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 | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,701 positive reviews and 1,802 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 |
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| 2,385 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,006 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,026 | 1/27/2025 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 732 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 5/20/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Dust: An Elysian Tail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Transistor on Steam. Steam Store.