Best Naval Combat Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 353 Naval Combat 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. Naval Combat game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.

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1. Besiege

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

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Besiege holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Naval Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,410 positive reviews and 2,177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.74
Release Date 2/18/2020
Franchise Spiderling Studios
Developer Spiderling Studios
Publisher Spiderling Studios
Steam App Id 346010

2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,445 positive reviews and 223 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

3. Shipped

Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.

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Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 19 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 3/28/2019
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1037190

4. From The Depths

Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.

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From The Depths has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,027 positive reviews and 1,135 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 From The Depths on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 11/6/2020
Developer Brilliant Skies Ltd.
Publisher Brilliant Skies Ltd
Steam App Id 268650

5. The Caribbean Sail

Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!

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The Caribbean Sail has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 455 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 9/19/2017
Franchise Victorian Clambake
Developer Victorian Clambake
Publisher Victorian Clambake
Steam App Id 657690

6. Sail Forth

Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?

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Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 12/21/2022
Franchise Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Developer Festive Vector
Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Steam App Id 1031460

7. Waves of Steel

If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!

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Waves of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/6/2023
Developer TMA Games LLC
Publisher TMA Games LLC
Steam App Id 1482750

8. Seablip

Go from humble beginnings to a feared pirate captain in this seafaring open-world adventure! Enhance your reputation as you take on bounties, upgrade your ship, hire a crew and search for treasure, or just go fishing instead!

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Seablip has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 672 positive reviews and 123 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Seablip on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 5/17/2024
Developer Jardar Solli
Publisher Vibedy
Steam App Id 1471270

9. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,582 positive reviews and 774 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 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/24/2016
Developer Home Net Games
Publisher Home Net Games
Steam App Id 512470

10. Battle Group 2

Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world has yet to fathom.

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Battle Group 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 429 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 6/13/2014
Developer Bane Games
Publisher MG Publishing
Steam App Id 277490

More Naval Combat Linux Games on Steam

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2/18/2020
94
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Airships: Conquer the Skies steam charts
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8/16/2018
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11/6/2020
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$24.99
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9/19/2017
87
$14.99
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12/21/2022
86
$19.99
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2/6/2023
85
$19.99
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Seablip steam charts
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5/17/2024
80
$11.99
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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt steam charts
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8/24/2016
80
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6/13/2014
78
$7.99
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). From The Depths on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Seablip on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 20). Battle Group 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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