Best Military Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,987 Military 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. Military 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!

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Mount & Blade: Warband holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Military game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,889 positive reviews and 3,732 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. Counter-Strike

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

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Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,013 positive reviews and 6,308 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2000
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 10

3. Ravenfield

Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!

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Ravenfield has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,071 positive reviews and 2,193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $10.79
Release Date 5/18/2017
Developer SteelRaven7
Publisher SteelRaven7
Steam App Id 636480

4. Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

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Counter-Strike: Source has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,720 positive reviews and 6,624 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

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

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/1/2004
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 240

5. 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.

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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,026 positive reviews and 1,387 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).

6. Half-Life: Opposing Force

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

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Half-Life: Opposing Force has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,411 positive reviews and 1,159 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 Half-Life: Opposing Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/1/1999
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Gearbox Software
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 50

7. Half-Life: MMod

Half-Life 1: MMod is a free, fan made modification for Half-Life aiming to refine player's arsenal and further expand player's combat options. Featuring AI tweaks, VFX and SFX overhaul in spirit of original, additional weapon functionality and bug fixes, while keeping most changes optional.

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Half-Life: MMod has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,662 positive reviews and 169 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 Half-Life: MMod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/14/2023
Developer MMod Team
Publisher Gunship_Mark_II
Steam App Id 1761270

8. Airships: Conquer the Skies

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

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Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,471 positive reviews and 227 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 Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/16/2018
Franchise David Stark
Developer David Stark
Publisher David Stark
Steam App Id 342560

9. Save Room - Organization Puzzle

When you enter a save room you know you are safe, no danger can come to you, you can relax. Take advantage of this short period of time to organize your inventory, heal your wounds and reload your weapons. Can you make all the items fit in your inventory?

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Save Room - Organization Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,130 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Save Room - Organization Puzzle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 4/28/2022
Developer Fractal Projects
Publisher Fractal Projects
Steam App Id 1955330

10. Spec Ops: The Line

A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.

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Spec Ops: The Line has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,798 positive reviews and 3,627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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 Spec Ops: The Line on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/29/2012
Developer YAGER
Publishers
Steam App Id 50300

More Military Linux Games on Steam

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Mount & Blade: Warband steam charts
2,859
3/31/2010
96
$19.99
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7,435
11/1/2000
96
$9.99
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647
5/18/2017
95
$10.79
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7,981
11/1/2004
95
$9.99
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition steam charts
1,939
11/15/2006
94
$24.99
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Half-Life: Opposing Force steam charts
130
11/1/1999
93
$4.99
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Half-Life: MMod steam charts
20
3/14/2023
93
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Airships: Conquer the Skies steam charts
57
8/16/2018
93
$24.99
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4/28/2022
93
$2.99
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49
6/29/2012
92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 29). Ravenfield on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Half-Life: Opposing Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Half-Life: MMod on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Save Room - Organization Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 12). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.

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