Best Naval Combat Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 299 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 5/29/2024.
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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!
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 47,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,035 positive reviews and 2,108 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 |
| 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!
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 5,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,234 positive reviews and 218 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 |
| 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.
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 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 19 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| 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.
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 10,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,589 positive reviews and 1,085 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!
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 468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441 positive reviews and 27 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 |
| 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?
Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 426 positive reviews and 30 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!
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 375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 343 positive reviews and 32 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. 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!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt 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 4,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,506 positive reviews and 763 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 |
9. 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.
Battle Group 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.19 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 | $3.19 |
| Release Date | 6/13/2014 |
| Developer | Bane Games |
| Publisher | MG Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 277490 |
10. Windward
Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world.
Windward has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,828 positive reviews and 706 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2015 |
| Developer | Tasharen Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Tasharen Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 326410 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,017 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 436 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/21/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/6/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2014 | 78 | $3.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 5/12/2015 | 77 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). From The Depths on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Battle Group 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Windward on Steam. Steam Store.