The Best Top-down Games for Linux - Page 4

Update : Honeymancer added at rank #40.
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Dogyuun (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows arcade

A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.


  • top-down
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • vertically
  • linear
  • pixel
  • futuristic
  • 1990s
  • shooter
  • 2d
  • arcade
  • graphic
  • robots
  • scrolling
  • retro

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Twin Hawk (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows sega mega drive PC Windows engine cd-rom² PC Windows engine arcade

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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Grind Stormer (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows genesis arcade

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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Cosmo Rider (2023)

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PC Windows Linux

Physics based roguelite bullet-hell-and-heaven horde-survivor action game. Research and upgrade spaceship. Traverse procedurally generated galaxies with support of Cosmo-Rider guild.

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  • top-down
  • rogue-like
  • bullet
  • twin-stick
  • tutorial
  • time
  • bullet-hell
  • procedural
  • pve
  • shooter
  • flight
  • physics
  • 2d
  • space
  • sci-fi

35

The Unnamed Game (2025)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

The Unnamed Game is a top-down hardcore online game where you beat monsters to survive on a cursed reality.

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  • top-down
  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • perma-death
  • rpg
  • zombies
  • shooter
  • pve

36

Slide!! (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Slide is a Puzzle Game where you control both the protagonist and his enemy, in it you are tasked with finding ways to defeat your enemy Angry Man, be it with a sword or using the environment, every level features multiple ways to beat them and the game features over 20 of them!

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  • casual
  • linear
  • top-down
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • futuristic
  • cute
  • 2d
  • colourful
  • controller-support
  • retro
  • pixel
  • strategy
  • two-player
  • single-player

37

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

38

Forces of Ether (2024)

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j PC Windows Linux

Blast your way through an Isometric Open World Galaxy. Fly seamlessly to space. Lead your chosen faction in ground and space battles. Stop the imminent Collapse of civilization... Or let it all fall into ruin.

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  • top-down
  • twin-stick
  • 2.5d
  • procedural
  • multiple-endings
  • open-world
  • rpg
  • shooter
  • space
  • isometric
  • loot
  • action-adventure
  • flight
  • sci-fi
  • action

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Hive Jump 2: Survivors (2024)

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Linux PC Windows

Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.


  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • gun
  • bullet-hell
  • shooter
  • sci-fi
  • twin-stick
  • space
  • aliens
  • survival
  • pixel
  • customization
  • action
  • wave

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Honeymancer (2025)

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Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Play as a Bear Witch and protect nature with your Honey Magic. Help your bee buddies make honey by planting flowers, befriend your animal neighbours and stop waves of evil robots from destroying the forest!

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  • magic
  • tower-defense
  • top-down
  • nature
  • cozy
  • pixel
  • farming
  • rogue-like
  • cute
  • shooter
  • 2d
  • fantasy
  • rpg
  • arena
  • simulation

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