Best Spectacle fighter Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 896 Spectacle fighter 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. Spectacle fighter game rankings were last updated on 10/23/2024.

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1. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Spectacle fighter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,539 positive reviews and 948 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, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 2/2/2023
Developer Ivy Sly
Publisher Ivy Sly
Steam App Id 2212330

2. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,290 positive reviews and 711 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, it is possible to play Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 3/4/2016
Developer Bombservice
Publisher PLAYISM
Steam App Id 428550

3. HAYAI

You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!

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HAYAI has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 224 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 5/19/2022
Developer Chaoclypse
Publisher Chaoclypse
Steam App Id 1983000

4. Death of a Wish

THE NEO-SANCTUM SHALL FALL. Claim retribution against the theocratic Faiths as you master vicious hack-and-slash combat in this action-RPG where style is salvation.

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Death of a Wish has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130 positive reviews and 1 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Death of a Wish on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/11/2024
Developer melessthanthree
Publisher Syndicate Atomic LLC.
Steam App Id 2302080

5. Beat Invaders

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

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Beat Invaders has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176 positive reviews and 6 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 3/10/2022
Developer Raffaele Picca
Publisher Raffaele Picca
Steam App Id 1863080

6. Pocket Bravery

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!

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Pocket Bravery has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529 positive reviews and 47 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Pocket Bravery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/31/2023
Franchise Statera Studio
Developer Statera Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1555150

7. Mega Knockdown

A fast-paced fighting game that anyone can play... because it's TURN-BASED! Strike, evade and punish! Knock 'em down and press the advantage! Meet colorful hand-drawn characters, and challenge your friends to an epic battle of wits!

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Mega Knockdown has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 0 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 7/29/2022
Developer dhamster
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Steam App Id 1492750

8. Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours

Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.

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Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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.

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 8/20/2023
Developer Kirillian
Publisher Kirillian
Steam App Id 1701890

9. MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy

Psychedelic Roguelite Pong 'em up where you go to bring back the Moon. A crazy, addictive, and hilarious arcade-action game based on the granddad of all video games.

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MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 9/9/2022
Developer PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Publisher PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Steam App Id 2127230

10. Input Chaos

Dismember opponents with physics-based punches and weapons in glowing arenas inspired by Tron.

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Input Chaos has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Spectacle fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 9/20/2022
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Steam App Id 2137350

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8/31/2023
86
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85
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8/20/2023
84
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 9). Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). HAYAI on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 7). Death of a Wish on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Beat Invaders on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Pocket Bravery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Mega Knockdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 hours on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Input Chaos on Steam. Steam Store.

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