Best Shoot 'Em Up Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,493 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 5/13/2024.
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1. 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 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 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,926 positive reviews and 214 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 |
2. pureya
A different game every 10 seconds!
pureya 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 2,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,109 positive reviews and 53 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 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1268960 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,465 positive reviews and 29 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 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,809 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,066 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,935 positive reviews and 1,872 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,906 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,056 positive reviews and 164 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 |
9. BLUE REVOLVER
BLUE REVOLVER is a fresh new shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. An adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you fight and flourish to evade the maniac environmental force, "Blue Revolver"!
BLUE REVOLVER 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 454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BLUE REVOLVER on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2016 |
| Developer | Stellar Circle |
| Publisher | Stellar Circle |
| Steam App Id | 439490 |
10. Assault Android Cactus+
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Assault Android Cactus+ 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 1,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,790 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2015 |
| Developer | Witch Beam |
| Publisher | Witch Beam |
| Steam App Id | 250110 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 3 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 5/12/2021 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/11/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/23/2015 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Huntdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 28). BLUE REVOLVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Assault Android Cactus+ on Steam. Steam Store.