Best Dwarf Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 184 Dwarf 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. Dwarf game rankings were last updated on 2/11/2025.

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1. 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.

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Dwarf Fortress holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Dwarf game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,385 positive reviews and 1,382 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

2. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine

Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.

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DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 626 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

3. Total War: WARHAMMER II

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

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Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,711 positive reviews and 8,238 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

4. Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

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Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,866 positive reviews and 308 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, it is possible to play Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/2/2018
Developer The Battle for Wesnoth Project
Publisher Wesnoth Inc.
Steam App Id 599390

5. Flamebreak

Flamebreak is a roguelite action RPG featuring a unique blend of twinstick meets MOBA arena combat. Each procedurally generated run presents new challenges while your randomized hero's race, weapon, and skills inspire new playstyles and character builds.

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Flamebreak has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 487 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Flamebreak on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/16/2015
Developer Nimbly Games
Publisher Nimbly Games
Steam App Id 399640

6. Regions Of Ruin

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race.

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Regions Of Ruin has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,904 positive reviews and 596 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Regions Of Ruin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.59
Release Date 2/5/2018
Developer Gameclaw Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 680360

7. Knights of Pen and Paper 2

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

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Knights of Pen and Paper 2 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,385 positive reviews and 353 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Knights of Pen and Paper 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 10/20/2015
Developer Kyy Games
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Steam App Id 310060

8. Conquest of Elysium 4

Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.

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Conquest of Elysium 4 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 500 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 11/16/2015
Developer Illwinter Game Design
Publisher Illwinter Game Design
Steam App Id 403950

9. Gnomdom

Gnomdom is a point & click puzzle game where you find little gnomes stuck in various places and help them return to their home.

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Gnomdom has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 12/11/2024
Franchise ViviGameDev
Developers
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Steam App Id 2150490

10. KeeperRL

KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.

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KeeperRL has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,380 positive reviews and 249 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 2/29/2024
Developer Electric Succubi
Publisher Electric Succubi
Steam App Id 329970

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93
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92
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5/2/2018
91
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87
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2/5/2018
84
$3.59
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Knights of Pen and Paper 2 steam charts
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10/20/2015
84
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11/16/2015
84
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12/11/2024
82
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81
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Flamebreak on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Regions Of Ruin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Knights of Pen and Paper 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Conquest of Elysium 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Gnomdom on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). KeeperRL on Steam. Steam Store.

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