Counter-Strike (Series) Alternatives for Linux
Counter-Strike is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Unreal Tournament, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Counter-Strike and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Counter-Strike are AssaultCube, Urban Terror, Cube 2: Sauerbraten and Nexuiz Classic.
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Counter-Strike alternatives are mainly First-Person Shooters but may also be Third-Person Shooters or Adventure Games. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Counter-Strike.- First-Person Shooter
- Freemium • Proprietary
- 135 likes38 Unreal Tournament alternatives
Unreal is a series of first-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games.
Unreal Tournament Features
- Game Series
- Player vs Player
- Multiplayer
- Moddable
- Single player
- Online co-op
- Offline mode
Unreal Tournament VS Counter-Strike
Is Unreal Tournament a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 32 likes56 AssaultCube alternatives
AssaultCube is a free, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the CUBE engine.
Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
AssaultCube Features
- Player vs Player
- Moddable
- Single player
- Multiplayer
- Portable
AssaultCube VS Counter-Strike
Is AssaultCube a good alternative to Counter-Strike?Comments about AssaultCube as an Alternative to Counter-Strike
it's like csgo (NOT the "de" mode) but it's f-p (fast-paced) and soooooooo cool
1 - 30 likes30 Urban Terror alternatives
Urban Terror started as a realism based "total conversion" mod for Quake III Arena. Nowadays, Urban Terror is played using the free, stand-alone, ioquake3 engine modified, which doesn't require Quake III Arena, in addition to being an add-on to id Software's...
Urban Terror Features
- Portable
- Single player
- Multiplayer
- Player vs Player
- Mods
Urban Terror VS Counter-Strike
Is Urban Terror a good alternative to Counter-Strike?Comments about Urban Terror as an Alternative to Counter-Strike
bogdancioataReally nice and good game ! It should be more popular...
2 - 50 likes41 Cube 2: Sauerbraten alternatives
Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.
Cube 2: Sauerbraten Features
- Multiplayer
- Player vs Player
- Moddable
- Online co-op
- Single player
- Portable
- Fast motion
Cube 2: Sauerbraten VS Counter-Strike
Is Cube 2: Sauerbraten a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 29 likes20 Nexuiz Classic alternatives
Nexuiz was originally developed by Lee Vermeulen and Forest ‘LordHavoc’ Hale, who started Alientrap in the summer of 2002. The goal of the project was to create a high quality first person shooter that could be played freely across all platforms in one package: PC, Mac, and...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Nexuiz Classic Features
- Real time collaboration
DiscontinuedNexuiz is no longer developed. It's successor is Xonotic , but last version of Nexuiz Classic, 2.5.2, released in 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Nexuiz Classic VS Counter-Strike
Is Nexuiz Classic a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 9 likes7 AssaultCube Reloaded alternatives
A free-and-open-source first-person-shooter aimed at improving the classic game, AssaultCube!
AssaultCube Reloaded VS Counter-Strike
Is AssaultCube Reloaded a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 11 likes27 Day of Defeat: Source alternatives
Day of Defeat: Source features multiplayer, team-based gameplay set in the WWII European theatre of operations. Players choose a role and tackle goal-oriented missions based on historical operations.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Steam
Day of Defeat: Source Features
- Multiplayer
Day of Defeat: Source VS Counter-Strike
Is this a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 16 likes28 Tremulous alternatives
Tremulous is a free, open source game that blends a team based FPS with elements of an RTS. Players can choose from 2 unique races, aliens and humans. Players on both teams are able to build working structures in-game like an RTS.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Tremulous Features
- Base building
- Assymetical multiplayer
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2 Beta, released in December 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website. The project has been forked by Unvanquished
Tremulous VS Counter-Strike
Is Tremulous a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 8 likes9 Krunker.io alternatives
Krunker.io is a free io Multiplayer First Person Shooter. No Download browser FPS! Free!
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Krunker.io Features
- Player vs Player
- Multiplayer
Krunker.io VS Counter-Strike
Is Krunker.io a good alternative to Counter-Strike? - 3 likes21 Splitgate alternatives
A free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. It takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. IGN describes Splitgate as “Halo meets Portal".
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Splitgate Features
- Multiplayer
- Portal
- Free to play
Splitgate VS Counter-Strike
Is Splitgate a good alternative to Counter-Strike?
Comments about Unreal Tournament as an Alternative to Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike is a tactical online shooter. UT is a fast paced arena shooter. Completely different gameplay styles.