Best Action RTS Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 564 Action RTS games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Action RTS game rankings were last updated on 8/31/2024.
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1. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Action RTS game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,472 positive reviews and 543 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
2. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,318 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
3. Kingdom Two Crowns
In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!
Kingdom Two Crowns has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,799 positive reviews and 2,268 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2018 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 701160 |
4. Banana Drama
Banana Drama is a free and independent RTS game. It offers a singleplayer and online multiplayer experience. Your monkey king is held captive by evil dinos - he needs help! Get free early access and be part of the banana crew. Please consider giving feedback on Discord!
Banana Drama has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/25/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | artifact design GbR |
| Steam App Id | 2000150 |
5. Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 802 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.99 |
| Release Date | 10/1/2021 |
| Developer | MyACG Studio |
| Publisher | MyACG Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1671350 |
6. Spellsworn
Enter a world of magic and battle, where your wits and reflexes will be pushed to their limits! Choose your spells, enter the ever-changing arena and prepare to obliterate all who stand in your way!
Spellsworn has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,283 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/13/2018 |
| Developer | Frogsong Studios |
| Publisher | Frogsong Studios |
| Steam App Id | 360620 |
7. PERIMETER: Legate Edition
Perimeter is a real-time strategy game with a destructible world. Utilize the environment for resource gathering and defense against enemies. Immerse yourself in the millennia-spanning history of the Chains of Worlds and lead a faction in the struggle for survival.
PERIMETER: Legate Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2024 |
| Developer | K-D Lab |
| Publisher | Association K-D Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2530170 |
8. Devader
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Devader has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/2/2019 |
| Developer | Falkenbrew |
| Publisher | Falkenbrew |
| Steam App Id | 706850 |
9. TFC: The Fertile Crescent
The Fertile Crescent is a captivating reimagining of classic base-building RTS, inspired by the epic struggles of growth, advancement, and conquest in the cradle of civilization.
TFC: The Fertile Crescent has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 221 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TFC: The Fertile Crescent on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2024 |
| Developer | Wield Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1674820 |
10. Empires Mod
Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive.
Empires Mod has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 885 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Action RTS Linux Games on Steam
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 559 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/25/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/1/2021 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/13/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/20/2024 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2019 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/13/2024 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 7/28/2008 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 28). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 26). Banana Drama on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Spellsworn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 9). PERIMETER: Legate Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 7). Devader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 25). TFC: The Fertile Crescent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 27). Empires Mod on Steam. Steam Store.