Best Rhythm Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,032 Rhythm 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. Rhythm game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2026.

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1. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Rhythm game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,615 positive reviews and 2,893 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

2. Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

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Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,569 positive reviews and 426 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 12/6/2025
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 774181

3. Just Shapes & Beats

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

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Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,013 positive reviews and 581 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 5/31/2018
Developer Berzerk Studio
Publisher Berzerk Studio
Steam App Id 531510

4. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

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Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,142 positive reviews and 780 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 11/27/2012
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 221640

5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

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Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,973 positive reviews and 1,172 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 4/23/2015
Franchise Klei
Developer Brace Yourself Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 247080

6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,023 positive reviews and 120 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

7. A Dance of Fire and Ice

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

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A Dance of Fire and Ice has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,778 positive reviews and 4,633 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 1/25/2019
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 977950

8. Beat Hazard

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

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Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,015 positive reviews and 397 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 4/15/2010
Franchise Cold Beam Games
Developer Cold Beam Games
Publisher Cold Beam Games
Steam App Id 49600

9. Super Ledgehop: Double Laser

Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!

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Super Ledgehop: Double Laser has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
Release Date 11/16/2018
Franchise LAME Dimension
Developer LAME Dimension
Publisher LAME Dimension
Steam App Id 787070

10. Beatblock

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

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Beatblock has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 604 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Beatblock on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/26/2025
Franchise SKY HOUR WORKS
Developer BubbleTabby
Publisher SKY HOUR WORKS
Steam App Id 3045200

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Helltaker steam charts
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5/11/2020
96
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Rhythm Doctor steam charts
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12/6/2025
96
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Just Shapes & Beats steam charts
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5/31/2018
95
$19.99
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11/27/2012
95
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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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4/23/2015
93
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Spin Rhythm XD steam charts
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3/14/2023
93
$19.99
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A Dance of Fire and Ice steam charts
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1/25/2019
93
$5.99
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Beat Hazard steam charts
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4/15/2010
92
$9.99
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Super Ledgehop: Double Laser steam charts
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11/16/2018
91
$0.99
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9/26/2025
90
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). A Dance of Fire and Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Super Ledgehop: Double Laser on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Beatblock on Steam. Steam Store.

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