Does Helltaker run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Helltaker has its own Linux version on Steam, so it installs and plays like any other Linux game.

Helltaker by vanripper · Adventure, Free To Play, Indie

Helltaker is an indie adventure game from vanripper, first released on 11 May 2020.

It is a game for one player. Steam lists partial controller support. It is free to play.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
Yes, on Steam
Player rating on ProtonDB
Platinum, from 50 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
None listed

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. Install Helltaker and press Play.

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