Best Naval Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 452 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 12/11/2024.
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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!
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 69,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,941 positive reviews and 4,299 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
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.
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 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 |
3. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
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 34,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,078 positive reviews and 3,163 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).
Steam Price | $24.99 |
Release Date | 3/4/2009 |
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Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 10500 |
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!
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 25,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,397 positive reviews and 2,547 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,021 positive reviews and 1,137 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Naval 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 |
7. 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.
Wargame: Red Dragon 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 18,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,767 positive reviews and 2,081 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 |
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!
Waves of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Naval 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 |
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!
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. SokoChess
SokoChess is a minimalistic puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. Use your pieces to push the black figures to their destination, but be careful! The opposing pieces will capture yours if you give them the chance!
SokoChess 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 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $4.99 |
Release Date | 8/12/2022 |
Developer | Daisy Games |
Publisher | Daisy Games |
Steam App Id | 1960400 |
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2,184 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,932 | 3/4/2009 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,981 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
692 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
400 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 2/6/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
??? | 12/10/2021 | 84 | ??? | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/12/2022 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Transport Fever 2 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). Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 13). Scoober Splat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). SokoChess on Steam. Steam Store.