Best Colony Sim Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 895 Colony Sim 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. Colony Sim game rankings were last updated on 11/15/2024.
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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 Colony Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,516 positive reviews and 3,962 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. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,487 positive reviews and 3,887 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,047 positive reviews and 176 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,476 positive reviews and 1,319 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 |
5. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,473 positive reviews and 1,966 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 | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
6. Farm Together
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Farm Together has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,226 positive reviews and 1,245 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 | 10/11/2018 |
| Franchise | Milkstone Studios |
| Developer | Milkstone Studios |
| Publisher | Milkstone Studios |
| Steam App Id | 673950 |
7. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 4 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 DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/14/2023 |
| Developer | The DFHack Team |
| Publisher | The DFHack Team |
| Steam App Id | 2346660 |
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 Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,654 positive reviews and 1,922 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. dotAGE
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
dotAGE has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,918 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.59 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 | $17.59 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Michele Pirovano |
| Developer | Michele Pirovano |
| Publisher | Michele Pirovano |
| Steam App Id | 638510 |
10. Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 882 positive reviews and 40 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 not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2014 |
| Developer | MicroProse Software, Inc |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 327400 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 27,787 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,127 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 319 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,066 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,667 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 489 | 10/11/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 274 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 299 | 7/20/2017 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 10/4/2023 | 91 | $17.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 10/9/2014 | 90 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 9). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Farm Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). dotAGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) on Steam. Steam Store.