Best Hero Shooter Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 918 Hero Shooter 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. Hero Shooter game rankings were last updated on 12/7/2024.

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1. TYRONE vs COPS

Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

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TYRONE vs COPS holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,231 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TYRONE vs COPS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 2/12/2022
Franchise Team SNEED
Developer Team SNEED
Publisher Team SNEED
Steam App Id 1853200

2. Perfect Heist 2

Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!

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Perfect Heist 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,374 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Perfect Heist 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer yeswecamp
Publisher yeswecamp
Steam App Id 1521580

3. Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,132,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,006,150 positive reviews and 125,992 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

4. Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

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Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,046 positive reviews and 624 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

Steam Price $8.99
Release Date 4/26/2024
Developer Noxfall Studios
Publisher Noxfall Studios
Steam App Id 2068280

5. Wee Tanks!

Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. You dying a lot. With your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.

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Wee Tanks! has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 5/16/2023
Developer Studio Kit
Publisher Studio Kit
Steam App Id 1797680

6. TYRONE vs COPS VR

Sip lean and shoot cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America... Fully reimagined for VR!

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TYRONE vs COPS VR has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 10/1/2022
Franchise Team SNEED
Developer Team SNEED
Publisher Team SNEED
Steam App Id 2085920

7. Team Fortress Classic

One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.

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Team Fortress Classic has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,401 positive reviews and 1,101 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress Classic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 4/1/1999
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 20

8. Devader

Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.

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Devader has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 9/2/2019
Developer Falkenbrew
Publisher Falkenbrew
Steam App Id 706850

9. Don't Crash - The Political Game

WARNING THIS GAME CRASHES WHEN YOU DIE! IT'S THE POINT OF THE GAME! Game includes shooting 3d Sprites. FPS shooting, various guns, and political humor.

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Don't Crash - The Political Game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 8/27/2020
Developer Tegridy Made Games
Publisher Tegridy Made Games
Steam App Id 1389270

10. Missiles Away

Humanity faces its darkest hour as an alien force launches a relentless invasion. As a skilled pilot, you must take control of a powerful combat helicopter and engage in a fast-paced, high-octane first-person shooter experience.

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Missiles Away has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.19
Release Date 12/4/2024
Franchise Next in Game
Developer Kızılejderha
Publisher Next in Game
Steam App Id 2361450

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86
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5/16/2023
85
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10/1/2022
85
$1.99
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87
4/1/1999
85
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1
9/2/2019
84
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8/27/2020
83
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82
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Team Fortress Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Devader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Missiles Away on Steam. Steam Store.

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