Best Rhythm Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,530 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 11/5/2024.
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1. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
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 122,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,599 positive reviews and 2,726 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).
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.
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 20,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,262 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| 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.
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 20,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,087 positive reviews and 497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 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.
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 24,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,700 positive reviews and 765 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!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,601 positive reviews and 1,015 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. 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.
A Dance of Fire and Ice has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,548 positive reviews and 4,202 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 |
7. 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.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,948 positive reviews and 393 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 |
8. Beat Banger
Beat Banger is a mature furry rhythm game ( In the early development phase ). Enter the lone hero in a rags-to-bitches story. Work your way to the top of Beat Banger Studios, a rhythmic pornography company in desperate need of some assistance.
Beat Banger has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,946 positive reviews and 102 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 Beat Banger on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | BunFan Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1813430 |
9. Quaver
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
Quaver has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,836 positive reviews and 1,177 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 Quaver on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/19/2022 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 980610 |
10. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape 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 4,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 334 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 94 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,982 | 1/25/2019 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 4/24/2023 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 8/19/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). A Dance of Fire and Ice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Beat Banger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Quaver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.