Best Action RTS Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 849 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 11/11/2025.
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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 11,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,489 positive reviews and 546 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 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,172 positive reviews and 335 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. Rift Riff
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.
Rift Riff 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 339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 328 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Adriaan de Jongh |
| Steam App Id | 2800900 |
4. Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Kingdom Two Crowns has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,720 positive reviews and 3,506 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2018 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 701160 |
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 949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 866 positive reviews and 83 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. 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 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278 positive reviews and 18 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 |
7. Sunstone War
Sunstone War is a unique Action game with Tower Defense element where you can carry EVERYTHING! Move towers, toss away enemies, carry obstacles, upgrade skills and journey through lands to protect your village from calamity!
Sunstone War has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 0 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Blukulélé Studio |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2535560 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,325 positive reviews and 162 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 |
9. 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 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121 positive reviews and 10 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, it is possible to play PERIMETER: Legate Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/20/2024 |
| Developer | K-D Lab |
| Publisher | Association K-D Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2530170 |
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 1,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 positive reviews and 140 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
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Action RTS games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,578 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/1/2021 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/25/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/13/2024 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/13/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2024 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/28/2008 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Banana Drama on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Sunstone War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Spellsworn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). PERIMETER: Legate Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). Empires Mod on Steam. Steam Store.