Best Twin Stick Shooter Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,322 Twin Stick Shooter 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. Twin Stick Shooter game rankings were last updated on 10/25/2024.
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1. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Enter the Gungeon holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Twin Stick Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,159 positive reviews and 3,525 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/5/2016 |
| Developer | Dodge Roll |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 311690 |
2. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,943 positive reviews and 677 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Bastion
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,353 positive reviews and 1,705 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Bastion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2011 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 107100 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,559 positive reviews and 31 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,875 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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).
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 Twin Stick Shooter 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,981 positive reviews and 77 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.
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 Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,946 positive reviews and 393 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. Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Brigador: Up-Armored Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,001 positive reviews and 328 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/2/2016 |
| Franchise | Stellar Jockeys |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Stellar Jockeys |
| Steam App Id | 274500 |
10. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,327 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2015 |
| Developer | Rogue Snail |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 382490 |
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| 886 | 4/5/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 8/16/2011 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Bastion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Star of Providence on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Soulstone Survivors: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Windowkill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on Steam. Steam Store.