Best Political Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 660 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 11/6/2024.

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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.

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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 71,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,564 positive reviews and 1,952 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 spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.

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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 3,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,455 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.59 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 $5.59
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.

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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 54,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,646 positive reviews and 3,620 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.

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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 116,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,785 positive reviews and 10,031 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, it is possible to play Crusader Kings III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
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?

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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 26,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,991 positive reviews and 2,202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.09 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 $2.09
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.

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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 382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 371 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 1/9/2022
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.

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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 72,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,338 positive reviews and 6,785 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

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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 529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508 positive reviews and 21 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 5/7/2020
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.

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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 14,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,294 positive reviews and 1,359 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 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 $2.49
Release Date 10/27/2016
Franchise Orwell-Game
Developer Osmotic Studios
Publisher Osmotic Studios
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!

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Polandball: Can into Space! has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 28 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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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Polandball: Can into Space! on Steam. Steam Store.

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