Best Hero Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,002 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 4/8/2025.
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1. 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 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 4,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,913 positive reviews and 113 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 |
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 2,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,304 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.79 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 | $0.79 |
| 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,641 positive reviews and 282 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,150,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,031,566 positive reviews and 119,347 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).
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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,201 positive reviews and 638 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 | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Noxfall Studios |
| Publisher | Noxfall Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2068280 |
6. Wee Tanks!
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. Crazy fun with your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.
Wee Tanks! 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 492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452 positive reviews and 40 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 10/1/2022 |
| Franchise | Team SNEED |
| Developer | Team SNEED |
| Publisher | Team SNEED |
| Steam App Id | 2085920 |
8. 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 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,556 positive reviews and 1,135 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).
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 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 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. Use your huge arsenal, out-maneuver your enemies, push your piloting skills to the limit and defeat the invaders at all costs.
Missiles Away has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 12/4/2024 |
| Franchise | Next in Game |
| Developer | Kızılejderha |
| Publisher | Next in Game |
| Steam App Id | 2361450 |
More Hero Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Hero Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 25 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/12/2022 | 90 | $0.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 12/10/2021 | 89 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48,867 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 4/26/2024 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/16/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/1/2022 | 85 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 4/1/1999 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/27/2020 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/4/2024 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). TYRONE vs COPS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Perfect Heist 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Wee Tanks! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). TYRONE vs COPS VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Team Fortress Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Missiles Away on Steam. Steam Store.