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Best Shooter games on Linux
The 124 best Shooter games on Linux, ranked from 55,032 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game on Linux right now is Unreal Tournament, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
02
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
03
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
02
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
03
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
04
A
Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
05
The Orange Box
94
/100
06
A
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
07
Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
92
/100
08
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
09
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
The second episodic sequel to one of the most influential first-person shooters of its time, Half-Life 2.
90
/100
10
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
11
Hyper Light Drifter
89
/100
12
System Shock 2
89
/100
13
Left 4 Dead 2
89
/100
14
Metro 2033 Redux
88
/100
15
Counter-Strike
88
/100
16
Counter-Strike: Source
88
/100
17
Unreal Tournament 2004
88
/100
18
Black Mesa
88
/100
19
A
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
20
Half-Life 2: Episode One
87
/100
21
Doom
87
/100
22
Quake III Arena
87
/100
23
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
24
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
25
Unreal Tournament 2003
86
/100
26
Risk of Rain
85
/100
27
SuperHot
85
/100
28
Saints Row: The Third
84
/100
29
Saints Row IV
84
/100
30
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
31
A
Just Cause 2
84
/100
32
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
33
Streets of Rogue
84
/100
34
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
83
/100
35
Hitman
83
/100
36
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
37
Broforce
83
/100
38
DOOM
83
/100
39
Prey (2006)
83
/100
40
Cave Story
83
/100
41
Quake II
83
/100
42
Quake
83
/100
43
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
44
Blood
82
/100
45
Huntdown
82
/100
46
Saints Row 2
81
/100
47
CrossCode
81
/100
48
Ultrakill
81
/100
49
B
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
81
/100
50
A
Metro Exodus
81
/100
A
Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
05
The Orange Box
94
/100
06
A
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
07
Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
92
/100
08
Deus Ex
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.
90
/100
09
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
The second episodic sequel to one of the most influential first-person shooters of its time, Half-Life 2.
90
/100
10
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
11
Hyper Light Drifter
89
/100
12
System Shock 2
89
/100
13
Left 4 Dead 2
89
/100
14
Metro 2033 Redux
88
/100
15
Counter-Strike
88
/100
16
Counter-Strike: Source
88
/100
17
Unreal Tournament 2004
88
/100
18
Black Mesa
88
/100
19
A
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
20
Half-Life 2: Episode One
87
/100
21
Doom
87
/100
22
Quake III Arena
87
/100
23
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
24
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
25
Unreal Tournament 2003
86
/100
26
Risk of Rain
85
/100
27
SuperHot
85
/100
28
Saints Row: The Third
84
/100
29
Saints Row IV
84
/100
30
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
31
A
Just Cause 2
84
/100
32
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
33
Streets of Rogue
84
/100
34
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
83
/100
35
Hitman
83
/100
36
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
83
/100
37
Broforce
83
/100
38
DOOM
83
/100
39
Prey (2006)
83
/100
40
Cave Story
83
/100
41
Quake II
83
/100
42
Quake
83
/100
43
Enter the Gungeon
82
/100
44
Blood
82
/100
45
Huntdown
82
/100
46
Saints Row 2
81
/100
47
CrossCode
81
/100
48
Ultrakill
81
/100
49
B
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
81
/100
50
A
Metro Exodus
81
/100
FAQ
What is the best Shooter game on Linux?
Unreal Tournament currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 279 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.