Best Looter Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,117 Looter 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. Looter Shooter game rankings were last updated on 10/2/2025.
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1. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Looter Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,715 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
2. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,526 positive reviews and 1,750 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
3. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 560,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510,588 positive reviews and 49,953 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
4. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,292 positive reviews and 464 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 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2015 |
| Developer | Rogue Snail |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 382490 |
5. Black Ice
Hack greedy megacorps to help as many people as you can in a high-agility cyberpunk looter/shooter RPG. Explore neon cyberspace vistas and outmaneuver AIs to customize your hacker OS and weapon combos. Play solo or online co-op with up to 10 people!
Black Ice has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 636 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 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 | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 7/9/2014 |
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| Publisher | Super Duper Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 311800 |
6. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.
PAYDAY 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 670,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598,990 positive reviews and 71,918 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2013 |
| Franchise | PAYDAY |
| Developer | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. |
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| Steam App Id | 218620 |
7. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276,116 positive reviews and 32,744 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 Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 49520 |
8. Astroloot
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Astroloot has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 380 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2025 |
| Developer | Andreas Hager Gaming |
| Publisher | Andreas Hager Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 3498390 |
9. Granvir
Granvir is a 3rd person action roguelite mech-builder with co-op multiplayer. Scavenge the battlefield for parts to replace and upgrade your Granvir and weaponry. PIlot your Granvir and manage your campaign between battles to find the best equipment and stay supplied while fighting a guerilla war.
Granvir has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Granvir on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2025 |
| Franchise | GIGATANK3000 |
| Developer | Airborne Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2743460 |
10. 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 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.55 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 | $0.55 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2020 |
| Developer | Tegridy Made Games |
| Publisher | Tegridy Made Games |
| Steam App Id | 1389270 |
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| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 802 | 10/16/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,561 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,130 | 8/13/2013 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,523 | 9/20/2012 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 3/14/2025 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 9/23/2025 | 83 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/27/2020 | 82 | $0.55 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Black Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). PAYDAY 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Borderlands 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Astroloot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Granvir on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Don't Crash - The Political Game on Steam. Steam Store.