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Action Games for Linux

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Action games that run natively on Linux, most popular first.

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Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens

Chris McFarlandWin · Mac · Linux · 2024For:Roguelike fans who want short, repeatable dungeon runs with changing layouts and lootSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign may tire of restarting procedurally generated dungeon runs
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Ultionus: A Tale of Petty Revenge

Last DimensionWin · Linux · 2014For:Players who enjoy short, stage-based arcade action with frequent jumping and shootingSkip if:Players looking for varied gameplay systems beyond repeated jumping and shooting across seven stages
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UBERMOSH Vol.5

Walter MachadoWin · Linux · 2017For:Arcade-action players who want fast, reflex-focused combat rather than a slower adventure.Skip if:Players seeking slow-paced combat may find the reflex-focused action too hurried.
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Heaven Forest NIGHTS

Chubby PixelWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Players interested in philosophical questions about death who prefer reflective explorationSkip if:Players seeking clearly described combat, puzzles, or other mechanically detailed gameplay
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1993 Space Machine

Aurora PunksWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Shoot ’em up fans who want a multi-level campaign rather than a single-stage arcade gameSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may not enjoy choosing the order of worlds across 14 levels.
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Perilous Warp

Crystice SoftworksWin · Mac · Linux · 2020For:Fans of late-1990s and early-2000s shooters who want retro-styled 3D combatSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter with health regeneration and guided navigation
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Shing!

We Dig GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2020For:Beat ’em up fans who want close-range combat against monsters and bossesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or non-combat-focused adventure
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Hands of Necromancy

Fulqrum PublishingWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:First-person shooter fans who want exploration across interconnected areasSkip if:Players looking for a short, linear sequence of stages rather than exploration across 3 hubs
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2 Ninjas 1 Cup

VogelfängerWin · Linux · 2017For:Action players who want immediate restarts instead of long recovery sequencesSkip if:Players seeking a serious narrative may bounce at the deliberately silly plot and crude jokes.
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Gearbits

Quackpond GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Single-player shooter fans who want a mission-based robot campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-focused or puzzle-driven experience may find the combat pace too direct.
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Cozy Space Survivors

simonschreibtWin · Mac · Linux · 2024For:Fans of short roguelites who want a complete experience in 2–4 hoursSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign may find the 2–4-hour scope too brief
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Gunnheim

UnknownWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Groups looking for a cooperative shooterSkip if:Players seeking a solo-only shooter may bounce off the cooperative structure.
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CounterAttack: Uprising

Relative Software LTD.Win · Mac · Linux · 2019For:Shmup fans who want branching routes and multiple difficulty settingsSkip if:Players seeking a short, linear campaign rather than branching routes, 32 levels, and three endless modes
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The Warrior

ThornDuckWin · Mac · Linux · 2025For:Platforming fans who want a story shared across several playable charactersSkip if:Players seeking one consistent protagonist or a single uninterrupted character arc
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Ninja Pizza Girl

Disparity GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Platformer fans who want a story focused on bullying and resilienceSkip if:Players wanting a broad range of gameplay systems may find its focus on flow-based platforming limiting
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Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition

Zero Rock EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2014For:Alice in Wonderland readers who want a puzzle game based on its opening chapterSkip if:Players looking for a broad puzzle campaign may find the chapter-based subject matter narrow.
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RITE

Pond Games PTY LTDWin · Linux · 2020For:Platformer fans who want demanding precision challengesSkip if:Players seeking story-heavy progression or broad exploration may find the trial structure narrow.
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Hell is Other Demons

Cuddle Monster GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2019For:Bullet-hell fans who want platforming and a campaignSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or slow-paced action game may find the combat too demanding
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Apocryph: an old-school shooter

Bigzur GamesWin · Linux · 2018For:Dark fantasy shooter fans who want melee weapons and magic alongside shooter combatSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended structure may find the game’s static, handcrafted levels more contained.
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Quest Master

Apogee EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2024For:Dungeon-crawling fans who want to create challenges as well as play themSkip if:Players who want a focused campaign may find the dungeon editor and community creations take attention away from the story.
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Supercharged Robot VULKAISER

Henteko DoujinWin · Linux · 2015For:Players who enjoy giant robot anime themes and side-scrolling shootersSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than a six-stage shooter
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SATAZIUS

Henteko DoujinWin · Linux · 2011For:Arcade shooter fans who want side-scrolling combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or story-led experience rather than arcade shooting
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Slime-san: Superslime Edition

HeadupWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Platformer fans who want fast movement built around dashes, morphing, and timing.Skip if:Players who want a slow, meditative pace may find the fast platforming demanding.
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Garbanzo Quest

zagaweeWin · Mac · Linux · 2024For:Platformer fans who want spit to serve as the main weaponSkip if:Players who prefer a strictly linear platformer may not want branching paths and secret routes