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

Update : Cube Shooter added at rank #35.
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Speedollama (2024)

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Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?


  • shoot-em-up
  • metroidvania
  • retro-arcade
  • collectathon
  • platform
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • procedural
  • parody
  • funny
  • arcade
  • action
  • shooter
  • single-player

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Breakout Epilepsia (2025)

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A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.

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  • perma-death
  • scroller
  • shoot-em-up
  • linear
  • abstract
  • arcade
  • funny
  • 2d
  • psychedelic
  • minimalist
  • shooter
  • space
  • anime
  • controller-support
  • 1980s

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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

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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

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Thumb Tanks (2024)

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Tease your friends and get medals for it! Shoot, deploy mines, and use your tank's special ability to take down your buddies in this local PvP frenzy and gain bragging rights. Collect coins to buy special items, earn points for skilled play, and upgrade your tank after each round.

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  • split-screen
  • pvp
  • top-down
  • local
  • shooter
  • shoot-em-up
  • multiplayer
  • party
  • 4-player
  • funny
  • family-friendly
  • arena
  • cartoony
  • casual
  • retro

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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

17

Arsenal Online (2024)

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Linux PC Windows

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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ROOM FOOTBALL - Wetlands (2025)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

Puzzle, artillery, casual puzzle video game with realistic physics.

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  • 3d
  • shoot-em-up
  • sport
  • casual
  • action-adventure
  • hidden-object
  • simulation
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • arcade
  • colourful
  • adventure
  • platform
  • physics
  • artillery

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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

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Drone Adventure (2024)

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Drone, Guns, Open World, GPL3

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  • sandbox
  • immersive
  • simulation
  • dog
  • shoot-em-up
  • aliens
  • 3d
  • exploration
  • drone
  • colourful
  • shooter
  • sci-fi
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • hack-and-slash

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