Best Military Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,890 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 11/21/2024.
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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 Military game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,933 positive reviews and 3,708 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.
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 243,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,841 positive reviews and 6,256 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).
3. Ravenfield
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
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 70,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,948 positive reviews and 2,179 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Ravenfield on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| 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.
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 175,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,362 positive reviews and 6,527 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).
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.
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 31,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,620 positive reviews and 1,368 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 |
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.
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 23,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,609 positive reviews and 1,129 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.
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 4,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,488 positive reviews and 167 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!
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 5,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,423 positive reviews and 224 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?
Save Room - Organization Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Military games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,098 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.
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 54,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,617 positive reviews and 3,619 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,315 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,893 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 821 | 5/18/2017 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,303 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,081 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 11/1/1999 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/28/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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