Best Hero Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 793 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 4/22/2024.
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1. 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!
Team Fortress 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,044,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979,616 positive reviews and 64,893 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. TYRONE vs COPS
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
TYRONE vs COPS has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,077 positive reviews and 115 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 |
3. 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!
Perfect Heist 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,763 positive reviews and 190 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).
4. Wee Tanks!
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. You dying a lot. With your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.
Wee Tanks! 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 423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391 positive reviews and 32 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 |
5. 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.
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok 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 4,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,961 positive reviews and 543 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 |
6. TYRONE vs COPS VR
Sip lean and shoot cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America... Fully reimagined for VR!
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 148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140 positive reviews and 8 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.
Team Fortress Classic has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,075 positive reviews and 1,068 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).
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.
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.
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 123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115 positive reviews and 8 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.
Missiles Away has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 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 | $1.39 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2023 |
| Franchise | Next in Game |
| Developer | Kızılejderha |
| Publisher | Next in Game |
| Steam App Id | 2361450 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Hero Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 71,654 | 10/10/2007 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/12/2022 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 12/10/2021 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/16/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 585 | 4/26/2024 | 85 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/1/2022 | 85 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 4/1/1999 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2019 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2020 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/22/2023 | 81 | $1.39 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Perfect Heist 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Wee Tanks! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). TYRONE vs COPS VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Team Fortress Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Devader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Missiles Away on Steam. Steam Store.