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

Update : Battle AirForce added at rank #39.
Here are our 10 Best Shoot-em-up Games for Linux, position 11 to 20:
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Asteroids: Recharged (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows Playstation 4 Mac OS Linux Xbox One Xbox Series X

How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

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  • shooter
  • arcade
  • shoot-em-up
  • top-down
  • 1980s
  • cooperative
  • local
  • attack
  • score
  • space
  • old-school
  • colourful
  • sci-fi
  • pixel
  • controller-support

12

Salvo Subs (2025)

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early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Destroy your friends online in Salvo Subs, a retro inspired top-down shooter. Unlock 32 submarine vessels in 10+ arena game modes.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • submarine
  • 2.5d
  • pvp
  • arcade
  • retro
  • team
  • sci-fi

13

Truxton 2 (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android

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

14

What's Outside (2024)

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Linux PC Windows

You’re stuck out in the middle of space alone in ship, see how long you can survive with endless enemy ships and do all it again.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • attack
  • score
  • bullet-hell
  • short
  • pve
  • space
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • vehicle
  • replay-value
  • sci-fi
  • action-adventure
  • pixel
  • funny

15

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

16

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

17

Super Dash (2023)

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Linux PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell

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  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • pve
  • minimalist
  • racing
  • arcade
  • action
  • retro
  • 2d
  • neon
  • runner
  • endless

18

BLUE REVOLVER (2016)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

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

19

Thumb Tanks (2024)

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Linux PC Windows

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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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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