Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,947 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 3/21/2025.
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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 248,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,229 positive reviews and 6,373 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).
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 24,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,858 positive reviews and 767 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!
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 6,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,916 positive reviews and 217 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.
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 3,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,242 positive reviews and 106 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. 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 2,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,243 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,809 positive reviews and 114 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,092 positive reviews and 188 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 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 |
8. Bzzzt
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt 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 772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 760 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 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 | $4.19 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
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!
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 847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 823 positive reviews and 24 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,489 positive reviews and 767 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/18/2015 |
| Developer | Digital Melody |
| Publisher | Forever Entertainment S. A. |
| Steam App Id | 398710 |
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| 16,372 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/13/2023 | 92 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/18/2015 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Timberman on Steam. Steam Store.