The Best Shoot-em-up Games for Linux - Page 2

Update : Speakeasy added at rank #4.
Here are our 10 Best Shoot-em-up Games for Linux, position 11 to 20:
11

Truxton 2 (2024)

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The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • vertically
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • linear
  • shooter
  • shoot
  • space
  • arcade
  • old-school
  • 2d
  • aliens
  • controller-support
  • pixel

12

Rocket! (2024)

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Rocket is a Bullet Hell, High Stakes Arcade Shooter & Score Chaser. Use your skills to survive the onslaught of asteroids, enemies, black holes and the chaos of rockets and bombs everywhere. Upgrade your ship over time and enjoy the challenge. How high can you score?

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  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • space
  • arcade
  • aliens
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • attack
  • score
  • privacy-policy
  • cooperative

13

BLUE REVOLVER (2016)

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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"!

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  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • rock-solid
  • single-life
  • arcade
  • extra-difficult
  • vertical

14

Grind Stormer (2024)

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Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • reality
  • arcade
  • shoot
  • shooter
  • aliens
  • linear
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • local
  • sci-fi

15

CounterAttack (2016)

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CounterAttack is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

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  • cooperative
  • shoot-em-up
  • local
  • bullet-hell
  • campaign
  • scroller
  • 4-player
  • shooter
  • multiplayer
  • space
  • online
  • sci-fi

16

Twin Hawk (2024)

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Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 1980s
  • vertically
  • scrolling
  • linear
  • shooter
  • 2d
  • military
  • arcade
  • pixel
  • experimental
  • old-school
  • vertical
  • cooperative

17

Exoblast (2020)

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Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!

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  • esport
  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 2d
  • pve
  • shooter
  • pvp
  • cyberpunk
  • competitive
  • arena
  • multiplayer
  • sport
  • arcade
  • local

18

Super Bit Blaster XL (2020)

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Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

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  • addictive
  • attack
  • score
  • full-time
  • bullet-hell
  • casual
  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • arcade
  • family-friendly
  • multiplayer
  • replay-value
  • 2d
  • cooperative
  • local

19

Tiger-Heli (2024)

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Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

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  • shoot-em-up
  • vertically
  • attack
  • score
  • 2d
  • controller-support
  • arcade
  • scrolling
  • bomb
  • retro
  • 1980s
  • old-school
  • pixel

20

Arsenal Online (2024)

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High-octane 2D shooter. Put your shooting skills to the test with over 200 weapons and attachments. Play game modes solo or co-op online!

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  • shoot-em-up
  • gun
  • bullet-hell
  • sandbox
  • 2d
  • military
  • simulation
  • attack
  • score
  • casual
  • arcade
  • shooter
  • customization
  • tactical
  • physics

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