Best Games Workshop Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 123 Games Workshop 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. Games Workshop game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. A Dance of Fire and Ice
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Games Workshop game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,340 positive reviews and 3,862 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2019 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
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| Steam App Id | 977950 |
2. 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.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,416 positive reviews and 8,082 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).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
3. Ancient Warfare 3
Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...
Ancient Warfare 3 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,261 positive reviews and 119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ancient Warfare 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2024 |
| Developer | Jannik Nickel |
| Publisher | Jannik Nickel |
| Steam App Id | 758990 |
4. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Take control of the most technologically advanced army in the Imperium - The Adeptus Mechanicus. Your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the mission, in this turn-based tactical game. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,299 positive reviews and 1,003 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Kasedo Games |
| Developer | Bulwark Studios |
| Publisher | Kasedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 673880 |
5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,668 positive reviews and 1,120 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 not possible to play or run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 56400 |
6. Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,474 positive reviews and 2,421 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Urban Games |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1066780 |
7. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,855 positive reviews and 274 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 20570 |
8. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play through your chosen race’s epic campaign.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,222 positive reviews and 1,279 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 15620 |
9. Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Stand
Dawn of War II, Last Stand is a three player cooperative survival mode that is also available as a stand-alone game! You select a single hero and face off against waves of enemies with up to two other teammates.
Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Stand has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2011 |
| Franchise | Warhammer |
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| Steam App Id | 56438 |
10. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Games Workshop games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,725 positive reviews and 2,096 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2018 |
| Franchise | Proxy Studios |
| Developer | Proxy Studios |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 489630 |
More Games Workshop Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Games Workshop games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 610 | 1/25/2019 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,292 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 1/26/2024 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 3/3/2011 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,957 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 3/12/2010 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 2/18/2009 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 4/20/2011 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 500 | 7/12/2018 | 79 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Ancient Warfare 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Stand on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War on Steam. Steam Store.