Best City Builder Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,095 City Builder 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. City Builder game rankings were last updated on 2/15/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Linux City Builder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,552 positive reviews and 4,124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,489 positive reviews and 5,416 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
3. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,505 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/28/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
4. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,300 positive reviews and 530 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, it is possible to play OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,353 positive reviews and 196 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 Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
6. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,408 positive reviews and 1,388 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
7. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Cities: Skylines has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250,646 positive reviews and 18,009 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 Cities: Skylines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2015 |
| Developer | Colossal Order Ltd. |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 255710 |
8. Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,138 positive reviews and 1,941 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 | 7/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publisher | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 569480 |
9. Parkitect
Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!
Parkitect has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,030 positive reviews and 418 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 Parkitect on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2018 |
| Franchise | Texel Raptor |
| Developer | Texel Raptor |
| Publisher | Texel Raptor |
| Steam App Id | 453090 |
10. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,120 positive reviews and 1,017 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
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| 29,788 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27,313 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 812 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 381 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,372 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,269 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 470 | 7/20/2017 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 11/29/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,458 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Cities: Skylines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Parkitect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.