Best Political Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 731 Political 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. Political game rankings were last updated on 3/18/2025.
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1. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Political game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,533 positive reviews and 2,006 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 | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
2. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint imaginative maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,400 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,084 positive reviews and 3,639 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 |
4. Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,027 positive reviews and 10,115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2020 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1158310 |
5. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Beholder has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,496 positive reviews and 2,236 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 475550 |
6. VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO
Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 379 positive reviews and 11 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/10/2022 |
| Developer | Virgula Leal |
| Publisher | Jogo Joia |
| Steam App Id | 1835440 |
7. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,395 positive reviews and 6,789 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 Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
8. Tonight We Riot
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Tonight We Riot has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 522 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/8/2020 |
| Developer | Pixel Pushers Union 512 |
| Publisher | Means Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 290690 |
9. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,475 positive reviews and 1,404 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, it is possible to play Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Orwell-Game |
| Developer | Osmotic Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 491950 |
10. Polandball: Can into Space!
Crazy fun rocket simulator game with countryballs theme. Can Polandball into Space? Try to find out!
Polandball: Can into Space! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 477 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2016 |
| Developer | Alien Pixel Studios |
| Publisher | Alien Pixel Studios |
| Steam App Id | 441050 |
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| 195 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 11,422 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/10/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 989 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 10/27/2016 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/15/2016 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 12). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Crusader Kings III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Tonight We Riot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 6). Polandball: Can into Space! on Steam. Steam Store.