Best Hero Shooter Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,060 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 6/12/2025.

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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!

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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 4,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,929 positive reviews and 115 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.

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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 2,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,342 positive reviews and 137 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. 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,162,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,045,796 positive reviews and 116,970 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,721 positive reviews and 288 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).

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer yeswecamp
Publisher yeswecamp
Steam App Id 1521580

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.

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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 5,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,287 positive reviews and 679 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.

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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 501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 459 positive reviews and 42 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!

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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 173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163 positive reviews and 10 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

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.

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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 8,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,608 positive reviews and 1,136 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

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 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.

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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

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). TYRONE vs COPS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Perfect Heist 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Wee Tanks! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). TYRONE vs COPS VR on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Team Fortress Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Missiles Away on Steam. Steam Store.

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