Best Rome Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 180 Rome 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. Rome game rankings were last updated on 3/1/2024.
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1. Gods of Sand
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Gods of Sand holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Rome game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 515 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/7/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sad Socket |
| Steam App Id | 1431230 |
2. Arausio
Explore the ancient theatre of Arausio and discover Roman antiquity in this narrative exploration game!
Arausio has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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.
3. Total War: ATTILA
Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...
Total War: ATTILA has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,068 positive reviews and 6,035 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: ATTILA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2015 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
| Developer | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 325610 |
4. Rebellion: The Beginning
Rebellion: The Beginning is an erotic Visual Novel made to be played by ADULTS ONLY. You'll encounter an engaging story taking place in Ancient Rome. Play along as the main character in your quest to fame and glory. Huge character cast, beautiful women, lots of nudity. We have it all.
Rebellion: The Beginning has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rebellion: The Beginning on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Ludus Mortis
Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.
Ludus Mortis has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2024 |
| Developer | 68k Studios |
| Publisher | 68k Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2197650 |
6. Demise of Nations
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Demise of Nations has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 399 positive reviews and 95 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 | 8/8/2017 |
| Developer | Noble Master LLC |
| Publisher | Noble Master LLC |
| Steam App Id | 338810 |
7. Roma Invicta
Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI and enjoy the spectacle.
Roma Invicta has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Roma Invicta on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 2/11/2022 |
| Developer | Puntigames |
| Publisher | Puntigames |
| Steam App Id | 1878070 |
8. Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!
Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176 positive reviews and 41 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 1063790 |
9. Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,892 positive reviews and 2,667 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 Total War: ROME REMASTERED on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/29/2021 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 885970 |
10. ManServant: Gay Visual Novel
In Ancient Rome, demons rule and mortals are slaves. Follow the ambitious slave Silvan as he schemes his way into the emperor's court to accomplish his mission of becoming a demon.
ManServant: Gay Visual Novel has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Rome games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.99 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 | $20.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2022 |
| Developer | Y Press Games |
| Publisher | Y Press Games |
| Steam App Id | 1885660 |
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 | 2 | 2/7/2022 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/22/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,151 | 2/17/2015 | 80 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2023 | 80 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/6/2024 | 79 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2022 | 75 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/16/2019 | 75 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 619 | 4/29/2021 | 73 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2022 | 72 | $20.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Demise of Nations on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Roma Invicta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Total War: ROME REMASTERED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). ManServant: Gay Visual Novel on Steam. Steam Store.