Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,217 Score Attack 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. Score Attack game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Score Attack game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244,401 positive reviews and 6,457 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,948 positive reviews and 773 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.01 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 | $1.01 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
3. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
4. Orbt XL
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Orbt XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,261 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2017 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 615610 |
5. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,281 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
6. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,084 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Game Smithing |
| Developer | Game Smithing Limited |
| Publisher | Game Smithing Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2113430 |
7. Windowkill
Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.
Windowkill has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,985 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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.
8. Ding Dong XL
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
Ding Dong XL has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 833 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2018 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 862570 |
9. Timberman
Become a Timberman, chop wood and avoid the branches. Almost 30 million players could not be wrong - featured as one of the best casual games.
Timberman has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,573 positive reviews and 766 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.59 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 | $0.59 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2015 |
| Developer | Digital Melody |
| Publisher | Forever Entertainment S. A. |
| Steam App Id | 398710 |
10. Hexologic
Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!
Hexologic has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,222 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,622 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $1.01 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/18/2015 | 91 | $0.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/29/2018 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Timberman on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Hexologic on Steam. Steam Store.