Best Naval Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 458 Naval 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 game rankings were last updated on 1/13/2025.

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1. Barotrauma

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

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Barotrauma holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Naval game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,863 positive reviews and 4,334 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Barotrauma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $34.99
Release Date 3/13/2023
Franchise Daedalic Entertainment
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Publisher Daedalic Entertainment
Steam App Id 602960

2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 591 positive reviews and 20 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

3. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,319 positive reviews and 3,185 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 Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

4. Transport Fever 2

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

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Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,755 positive reviews and 2,567 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 12/11/2019
Franchise Good Shepherd Entertainment
Developer Urban Games
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment
Steam App Id 1066780

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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 459 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $3.74
Release Date 9/19/2017
Franchise Victorian Clambake
Developer Victorian Clambake
Publisher Victorian Clambake
Steam App Id 657690

6. Wargame: Red Dragon

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

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Wargame: Red Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,829 positive reviews and 2,092 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Wargame: Red Dragon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 4/17/2014
Franchise Eugen Systems
Developer Eugen Systems
Publisher Eugen Systems
Steam App Id 251060

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,237 positive reviews and 1,229 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

8. 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 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 357 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.39 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 $13.39
Release Date 2/6/2023
Developer TMA Games LLC
Publisher TMA Games LLC
Steam App Id 1482750

9. Scoober Splat

A chaotic action party game that gets friends laughing and screaming! No sneaking, lying, or deceit here. Become a monster and inflict terror on your friends as they beg for mercy! With a free-to-play browser version too, easily invite your friends to join a game, no downloads required!

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Scoober Splat has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 4 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer No Bloat Studios
Publisher No Bloat Studios
Steam App Id 1601830

10. Summer Trip Cruise

Hey you, we need a captain! Use your mouse to drive the cruise ship with the on-screen rudder, avoid obstacles, take pictures and enjoy the ride. Take it easy... or take the challenge!

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Summer Trip Cruise has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.49 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 $6.49
Release Date 5/25/2023
Developer Gius Caminiti
Publisher Gius Caminiti
Steam App Id 2103480

More Naval Linux Games on Steam

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Barotrauma steam charts
1,963
3/13/2023
92
$34.99
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1
3/28/2019
90
$9.99
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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition steam charts
2,670
3/4/2009
89
$24.99
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Transport Fever 2 steam charts
2,836
12/11/2019
88
$39.99
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The Caribbean Sail steam charts
1
9/19/2017
87
$3.74
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Wargame: Red Dragon steam charts
395
4/17/2014
87
$29.99
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From The Depths steam charts
844
11/6/2020
87
$24.99
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1
2/6/2023
84
$13.39
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12/10/2021
84
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1
5/25/2023
82
$6.49
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). From The Depths on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 13). Scoober Splat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 24). Summer Trip Cruise on Steam. Steam Store.

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