Best Score Attack Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,634 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 11/14/2024.
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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 243,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,808 positive reviews and 6,255 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 24,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,679 positive reviews and 766 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 6,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,930 positive reviews and 215 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.
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 3,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,208 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!
pureya 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 2,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,166 positive reviews and 63 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. 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 4,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,088 positive reviews and 186 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 716 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Score Attack games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,969 positive reviews and 74 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.
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 817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 793 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 11,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,551 positive reviews and 766 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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| 6,861 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2017 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/13/2023 | 92 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/15/2018 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/18/2015 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Orbt XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Ding Dong XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Timberman on Steam. Steam Store.