Best Shoot 'Em Up Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,222 Shoot 'Em Up 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. Shoot 'Em Up game rankings were last updated on 3/20/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Shoot 'Em Up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 216 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 |
2. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,606 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
3. Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Star of Providence has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,581 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star of Providence on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2017 |
| Developer | Team D-13 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 603960 |
4. BLUE REVOLVER
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
BLUE REVOLVER has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 714 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
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 Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,239 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. 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 Shoot 'Em Up 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 |
7. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.
Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,140 positive reviews and 1,972 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Sven Co-op team |
| Publisher | Sven Co-op team |
| Steam App Id | 225840 |
8. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,968 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
9. Huntdown
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Huntdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,433 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Easy Trigger Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 598550 |
10. Bleed 2
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Bleed 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 812 positive reviews and 36 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/8/2017 |
| Developer | Ian Campbell |
| Publisher | Ian Campbell |
| Steam App Id | 396350 |
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| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 298 | 6/7/2017 | 92 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/26/2021 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 274 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/8/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). pureya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bleed 2 on Steam. Steam Store.