Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,916 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 1/6/2026.
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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 256,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250,276 positive reviews and 6,639 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 24,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,139 positive reviews and 781 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. 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!
Megabonk has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,815 positive reviews and 4,754 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,277 positive reviews and 115 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 |
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 3,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,331 positive reviews and 141 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 4,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,075 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 |
8. Vital Shell
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Vital Shell 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 1,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,006 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/7/2026 |
| Developer | MarvinWizard |
| Publisher | MarvinWizard |
| Steam App Id | 3741860 |
9. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,313 positive reviews and 95 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 845 positive reviews and 26 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 |
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| 11,889 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,580 | 9/18/2025 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 1/7/2026 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Megabonk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Vital Shell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.