Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,545 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 10/7/2025.

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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.

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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 253,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,622 positive reviews and 6,536 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2000
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 10

2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,029 positive reviews and 776 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

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!

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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 6,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,917 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
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.

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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 3,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,266 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
Release Date 4/21/2017
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 615610

5. Megabonk

Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

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Megabonk 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 36,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,818 positive reviews and 2,218 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 9/18/2025
Developer vedinad
Publisher vedinad
Steam App Id 3405340

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.

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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 4,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,081 positive reviews and 187 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.

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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 3,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,168 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 2/23/2024
Developer torcado
Publisher torcado
Steam App Id 2726450

8. pureya

A different game every 10 seconds!

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pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,297 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.79 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 $1.79
Release Date 3/26/2021
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1268960

9. 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!

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Ding Dong XL 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 866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 841 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
Release Date 6/15/2018
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 862570

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!

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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 1,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,248 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.24 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 $1.24
Release Date 5/29/2018
Franchise MythicOwl
Developer MythicOwl
Publisher MythicOwl
Steam App Id 785890

More Score Attack Linux Games on Steam

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Counter-Strike steam charts
9,999
11/1/2000
96
$9.99
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Super Hexagon steam charts
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11/27/2012
95
$2.99
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1/22/2016
93
$0.99
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Orbt XL steam charts
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4/21/2017
93
$0.99
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Megabonk steam charts
66,511
9/18/2025
92
$9.99
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Soulstone Survivors: Prologue steam charts
1
8/26/2022
92
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Windowkill steam charts
9
2/23/2024
92
$4.99
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pureya steam charts
2
3/26/2021
92
$1.79
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Ding Dong XL steam charts
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6/15/2018
91
$0.99
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Hexologic steam charts
7
5/29/2018
91
$1.24
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Megabonk on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Hexologic on Steam. Steam Store.

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