The Best Shoot-em-up Games for Linux - Page 2

Update : Speedollama added at rank #16.
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Critical Annihilation (2016)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Critical Annihilation is a Twin-Stick SHMUP (Shoot-em Up) made entirely out of tiny voxels. We take advantage of voxel technology to hype up the explosive gameplay. Everything is destructible to its core.


  • feedback
  • run-and-gunning
  • voxel
  • shoot-em-up
  • aliens
  • destruction
  • good-looking
  • multiplayer
  • action
  • physics
  • bullet-hell
  • mech
  • isometric
  • gore
  • farming

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Jamestown (2015)

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PC Windows jamestown+ Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.


  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • cooperative
  • local
  • shooter
  • 4-player
  • steampunk
  • top-down
  • pixel
  • scrolling

13

BLUE REVOLVER (2016)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

BLUE REVOLVER is a fresh new shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. An adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you fight and flourish to evade the maniac environmental force, "Blue Revolver"!

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  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • rock-solid
  • single-life
  • arcade
  • extra-difficult
  • vertical

14

Truxton 2 (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android

The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • vertically
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • linear
  • shooter
  • shoot
  • space
  • arcade
  • old-school
  • 2d
  • aliens
  • controller-support
  • pixel

15

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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Speedollama (2024)

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j Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?


  • shoot-em-up
  • metroidvania
  • retro-arcade
  • collectathon
  • platform
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • procedural
  • parody
  • funny
  • arcade
  • action
  • shooter
  • single-player

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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

18

CounterAttack (2016)

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Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

CounterAttack is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

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  • cooperative
  • shoot-em-up
  • local
  • bullet-hell
  • campaign
  • scroller
  • 4-player
  • shooter
  • multiplayer
  • space
  • online
  • sci-fi

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Exoblast (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!

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  • esport
  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 2d
  • pve
  • shooter
  • pvp
  • cyberpunk
  • competitive
  • arena
  • multiplayer
  • sport
  • arcade
  • local

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Super Bit Blaster XL (2020)

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Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

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  • addictive
  • attack
  • score
  • full-time
  • bullet-hell
  • casual
  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • arcade
  • family-friendly
  • multiplayer
  • replay-value
  • 2d
  • cooperative
  • local

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