The Best Combat Games for Linux

Update : Slime Brawly Brawl added at rank #2.
Here are our 10 Best Combat Games for Linux:
1

Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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Hyper Light Drifter is an atmospheric action RPG set in a gorgeous pixel art world with a superb score. You are a Drifter fighting your way through enemies while piecing together the story of the world around you.


What we like:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Superb gameplay
  • Unique Zelda-like experience
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies around you

  • pixel
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • retro

2

Slime Brawly Brawl (2024)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

An early prototype, Slime Brawly Brawl exists to scratch an itch. An itch for a simple, fast paced platformer melee game like 90s kids might have played and loved growing up.

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  • 2d
  • casual
  • platform
  • minimalist
  • arcade
  • colourful
  • networking
  • atmospheric
  • combat
  • controller-support
  • old-school
  • retro
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • fast-paced

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