Best Hex Grid Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 626 Hex Grid 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. Hex Grid game rankings were last updated on 11/18/2024.
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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 Hex Grid game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,635 positive reviews and 7,878 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. Opus Magnum
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!
Opus Magnum has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,642 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Opus Magnum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2017 |
| Franchise | Zachtronics |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 558990 |
3. Hexcells
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,422 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Hexcells on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
4. Hexcells Infinite
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,195 positive reviews and 126 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 304410 |
5. 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.
Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,797 positive reviews and 298 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 |
6. Hexcells Plus
Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells Plus has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,481 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Hexcells Plus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 271900 |
7. Hexologic
Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!
Hexologic has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Hex of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505 positive reviews and 15 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1240630 |
9. HyperRogue
A truly non-Euclidean tactical puzzle/roguelike!
HyperRogue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 422 positive reviews and 17 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 HyperRogue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/16/2015 |
| Developer | Zeno Rogue |
| Publisher | Zeno Rogue |
| Steam App Id | 342610 |
10. Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,566 positive reviews and 209 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/9/2014 |
| Developer | Love in Space |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 313730 |
More Hex Grid Linux Games on Steam
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| 19,767 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 12/7/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 179 | 9/1/2014 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 2/19/2014 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/29/2018 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/16/2015 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Opus Magnum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hexcells Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hexcells Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Hexologic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). HyperRogue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 5). Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius on Steam. Steam Store.