Best On-Rails Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 332 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 4/19/2024.
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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 21,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,725 positive reviews and 1,140 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 652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 625 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 245 positive reviews and 9 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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,410 positive reviews and 118 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Destructive Creations |
| Developer | Destructive Creations |
| Publisher | Destructive Creations |
| Steam App Id | 448370 |
5. Whisker Squadron: Survivor
A cosmic roguelite on-rails shooter with wild 30-minute runs that will take your feline flight crew to thrilling new heights with each randomized adventure. Your plan is simple: wreak vengeance on the Swarm and try to survive.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293 positive reviews and 29 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140100 |
6. 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 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 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 |
7. Cyberia
11 incredible action sequences featuring realistic character interaction and challenging puzzle solvingTake control of outlaw computer hacker Zak as you infiltrate a secret terrorist base to steal the ultimate doomsday devicePilot several different vehicles, including a stealth fighter jet and a nanotech virus cleaner
Cyberia 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 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cyberia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/17/2017 |
| Developer | Xatrix Entertainment |
| Publisher | Interplay Entertainment Corp. |
| Steam App Id | 624080 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 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 Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2021 |
| Developer | Sensen Games |
| Publisher | Sensen Games |
| Steam App Id | 1636000 |
9. 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 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 6 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 25 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/21/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/19/2016 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/21/2023 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/10/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/17/2017 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2021 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/16/2017 | 80 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2016 | 80 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Ex-Zodiac on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Touhou Crisis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). IS Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Whisker Squadron: Survivor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 11). Astral Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Cyberia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Tybot Invasion: The Typing Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). GRIDD: Retroenhanced on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Tumbleweed Express on Steam. Steam Store.