Best Grand Strategy Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,125 Grand Strategy 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. Grand Strategy game rankings were last updated on 9/6/2024.
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1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,760 positive reviews and 7,702 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
2. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,318 positive reviews and 1,352 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
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 Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,875 positive reviews and 173 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,379 positive reviews and 224 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,115 positive reviews and 8,157 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 |
6. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,123 positive reviews and 5,143 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 34330 |
7. Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,561 positive reviews and 9,740 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 Crusader Kings III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2020 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1158310 |
8. Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,004 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 722060 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 302,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275,118 positive reviews and 27,365 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 |
10. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,101 positive reviews and 6,761 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 Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
More Grand Strategy Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Grand Strategy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13,980 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,047 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 302 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,389 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,290 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,174 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36,870 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,338 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 25). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 26). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 25). Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 2). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 16). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.