Best Historical Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,511 Historical 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. Historical game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Historical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,926 positive reviews and 3,731 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
2. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,815 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,253 positive reviews and 8,367 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 |
4. A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,783 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,209 positive reviews and 1,440 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
6. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,623 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,037 positive reviews and 1,389 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 |
8. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,741 positive reviews and 146 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 possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
9. The Procession to Calvary
Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.
The Procession to Calvary has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,021 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2020 |
| Franchise | SUPERHOT & Co. |
| Developer | Joe Richardson |
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| Steam App Id | 1071130 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,397 positive reviews and 122 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 |
More Historical Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Historical games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,589 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,153 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,801 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 646 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 4/9/2020 | 92 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 1/26/2024 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). The Procession to Calvary on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Ancient Warfare 3 on Steam. Steam Store.