Best Real Time Tactics Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,985 Real Time Tactics 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. Real Time Tactics game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2024.
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1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Real Time Tactics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,290 positive reviews and 1,378 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
2. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,766 positive reviews and 430 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
3. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,493 positive reviews and 1,320 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
5. Dungeons 3
At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!
Dungeons 3 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,957 positive reviews and 1,015 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 Dungeons 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2017 |
| Developer | Realmforge Studios |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
| Steam App Id | 493900 |
6. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,416 positive reviews and 8,082 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
7. Door Kickers
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Door Kickers has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,076 positive reviews and 533 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Door Kickers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2014 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 248610 |
8. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,183 positive reviews and 925 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,067 positive reviews and 265 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
10. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,385 positive reviews and 5,012 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 not possible to play or run Total War: SHOGUN 2 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 34330 |
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 | 116 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,586 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2014 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,696 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 10/20/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,163 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Door Kickers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
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