Best On-Rails Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 388 On-Rails 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. On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 3/16/2025.
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1. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job holds the #1 spot for "best Linux On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,133 positive reviews and 1,214 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Ex-Zodiac
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Ex-Zodiac has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 797 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ex-Zodiac on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Touhou Crisis
Classic arcade nostalgia and modern-indie design collide in this shooting-gallery boss battler! Play as a one-man army in offline solo OR bring a friend in online co-op/versus mode! Supports Mouse AND Lightgun play!
Touhou Crisis has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 290 positive reviews and 11 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/26/2022 |
| Developer | Brogrammist |
| Publisher | Brogrammist |
| Steam App Id | 1989990 |
4. IS Defense
„IS Defense” is a game set in politically-fictional 2020 – where the expansion of ISIS went out of hand. The player takes the role of NATO’s stationary machine-gun operator, deployed to defend the shores of Europe.
IS Defense has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,467 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Destructive Creations |
| Developer | Destructive Creations |
| Publisher | Destructive Creations |
| Steam App Id | 448370 |
5. Astral Slider
Astral Slider is an immersive time-attack laser racer. Slide through a number of different astral cyberworlds and blast your way past obstacles to increase your speed and beat your top scores. Play flatscreen or in VR.
Astral Slider has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 6 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/10/2022 |
| Developer | Kyle Rodgers |
| Publisher | Kyle Rodgers |
| Steam App Id | 1916930 |
6. Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner
Type words quickly to destroy robots, move among lanes, and destroy all the enemy's waves on this invasion that mixes Typing & Run! The future of Robworld is in your hands, can you destroy all robots fast enough? Type for your life. Type for the future.
Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux On-Rails 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 $2.39 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 | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1636000 |
7. Bricks Survivors
Bricks Survivors blends retro brick-breaker charm with modern roguelike intensity. Survive fast-falling brick waves and face pixel art bosses in a game crafted by a single creator. A unique and addictive experience, available exclusively on PC.
Bricks Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 1/3/2025 |
| Developer | ChaNoCreArt |
| Publisher | ChaNoStudio |
| Steam App Id | 3167520 |
8. Tumbleweed Express
Trains with guns on them in the Wild West! Shoot, upgrade, customize, and mount up to defeat brutal outlaws and ruthless businessmen! Tumbleweed Express is a tower, or travel, defense game set in the American West.
Tumbleweed Express has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tumbleweed Express on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2016 |
| Developer | The Dirigiballers, LLC |
| Publisher | The Dirigiballers, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 372350 |
9. Whisker Squadron: Survivor
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 382 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140100 |
10. GRIDD: Retroenhanced
GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.
GRIDD: Retroenhanced has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2017 |
| Franchise | Kongregate |
| Developer | Antab Studio |
| Publisher | Kongregate |
| Steam App Id | 553950 |
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| 11 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/21/2022 | 89 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/19/2016 | 87 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/9/2021 | 81 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/3/2025 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2016 | 80 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/21/2025 | 80 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/16/2017 | 79 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Astral Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Bricks Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Tumbleweed Express on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Whisker Squadron: Survivor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). GRIDD: Retroenhanced on Steam. Steam Store.