The Best Swordplay Games for Linux

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

A hardcore, brutally difficult Classicvania with an instant death / infinite respawn mechanic. It's about mastery: trying over and over until you understand every challenge and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. This is the real medieval Dracula: earn your fame!

Mystic Strife is a fast-paced chaotic party fighting game for up to eight friends. Choose one of six characters with unique abilities and prepare yourself for a simple yet surprisingly deep platforming deathmatch!

Say hello to a fantasy themed arcade action brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy boss battles, and even a local 2 player co-op mode!- Fast-paced brick breaker action!- Intense boss battles!- Local 2 player co-op mode.- Three difficulty modes.- Travel and conquer the world map in any order you want!- Unique player, ball, and spell power-ups!- Highly replayable! Uncover all the map, collect gems, unlock secret areas and extra levels, and complete the bestiary!- Polished and colorful pixel art visuals.- Catchy synth-fantasy soundtrack.- Cheesy 90's game voice acting!

Hanako | 花子さん is a Japanese survival horror adventure game.

Lawbringer is a fast-paced arena fighting roguelite. Hack, slash and shoot your way through enemy hordes to appease the Autarch. The faster you slay your enemies, the greater His favor. Pick up game changing skills and a variety of weapons. Kill fast, grow strong and cheat death.

A hardcore Action RPG with diverse combat and feats-based multiclassing. Start as one of three hero builds and either continue to specialize, or branch out and make your build your own. Slice, shoot, and zap your way through a dystopian world and fulfill your own deific journey.

Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.

Doko Roko is an atmospheric 2D action platformer with a focus on swift, evasive sword combat. Slash your way through hordes of demons as you ascend the floors of an ancient tower ravaged by time. What visions await one who is forced to be reborn? Onward and upward, Unslain.

Will you defend your kingdom with forbidden magic, or backstab the crown? Win tournaments, kiss a prince/princess, or just seize power for yourself!