Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,853 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 2/19/2025.

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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 247,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 241,063 positive reviews and 6,338 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 24,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,816 positive reviews and 771 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).

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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 6,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,919 positive reviews and 216 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! Orbt XL is an intense, addictive and fun 'just-one-more-round' score chaser. Perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game.

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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 3,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,231 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

5. pureya

A different game every 10 seconds!

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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 2,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,225 positive reviews and 74 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.

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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 2,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,704 positive reviews and 105 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

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.

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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 4,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,091 positive reviews and 185 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!

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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 $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 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.

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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 841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 817 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.

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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 11,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,492 positive reviews and 768 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

More Score Attack Linux Games on Steam

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17,286
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
$0.49
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4/21/2017
93
$0.49
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3/26/2021
92
$5.99
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Windowkill steam charts
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2/23/2024
92
$4.99
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Soulstone Survivors: Prologue steam charts
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8/26/2022
92
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11/13/2023
92
$11.99
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Ding Dong XL steam charts
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6/15/2018
91
$0.49
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9/18/2015
91
$0.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Timberman on Steam. Steam Store.

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