Best Alternate History Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,551 Alternate History 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. Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 1/4/2025.
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1. A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
A Tower Full of Cats holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,775 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,264 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
3. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
4. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,197 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
5. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,468 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
6. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130,270 positive reviews and 8,567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
7. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,707 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
8. 风信楼
昏君误国，怨声载道，无数野心家暗起反心。在京城一家青楼的掩饰下，你培养手下、积攒钱财、收集情报、建立人脉，等待兵变夺权的最好时机……《风信楼》是一部拥有海量选项和丰富剧情的高自由度养成游戏——百种不同结局，尽在你的选择之中。
风信楼 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,350 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 风信楼 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2021 |
| Developer | Pingfang Games |
| Publisher | Pingfang Games |
| Steam App Id | 1126310 |
9. Misericorde: Volume One
Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.
Misericorde: Volume One has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Misericorde: Volume One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292,066 positive reviews and 28,721 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 394360 |
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| 13 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 289 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/23/2023 | 90 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,888 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). 风信楼 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Misericorde: Volume One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.