Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,130 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 5/24/2024.
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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 237,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231,061 positive reviews and 6,030 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 24,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,459 positive reviews and 760 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
A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).
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 6,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,930 positive reviews and 214 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. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya 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 2,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,110 positive reviews and 53 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2021 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
5. Orbt XL
Defy Gravity! Orbt XL is an intense, addictive and fun 'just-one-more-round' score chaser. Perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game.
Orbt XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,176 positive reviews and 105 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 |
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 4,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,071 positive reviews and 184 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 |
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 1,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,230 positive reviews and 32 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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 surprising story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt 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 509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.79 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 | $7.79 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
9. Ding Dong XL
Ding Dong XL is a neon-infused one button arcade game. It is an addictive 'just-one-more-round' score chaser, perfect for playing 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 792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 768 positive reviews and 24 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 |
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 11,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,568 positive reviews and 762 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 15,095 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/13/2023 | 91 | $7.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/18/2015 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Timberman on Steam. Steam Store.