Best Strategy RPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,942 Strategy RPG 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. Strategy RPG game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Strategy RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,817 positive reviews and 337 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2015 |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
2. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
3. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,642 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
4. Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,634 positive reviews and 2,234 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.94 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.94 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Four Quarters |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1282730 |
5. Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 277 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 Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2018 |
| Developer | The Battle for Wesnoth Project |
| Publisher | Wesnoth Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 599390 |
6. Ancient Warfare 3
Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...
Ancient Warfare 3 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,262 positive reviews and 119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ancient Warfare 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2024 |
| Developer | Jannik Nickel |
| Publisher | Jannik Nickel |
| Steam App Id | 758990 |
7. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 285,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,477 positive reviews and 25,519 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 Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 394360 |
8. Siralim Ultimate
Siralim Ultimate is a monster catching, dungeon crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Siralim Ultimate has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,584 positive reviews and 90 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 Siralim Ultimate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/3/2021 |
| Franchise | Thylacine Studios |
| Developer | Thylacine Studios |
| Publisher | Thylacine Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1289810 |
9. Siralim 3
Siralim 3 is a mechanically deep, monster taming RPG. Summon and customize over 700 different creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through randomly generated dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to craft new items, empower your creatures, learn new spells, and much more.
Siralim 3 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 911 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Siralim 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Thylacine Studios |
| Developer | Thylacine Studios |
| Publisher | Thylacine Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 841770 |
10. BOOK OF HOURS
Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?
BOOK OF HOURS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,448 positive reviews and 206 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Weather Factory |
| Developer | Weather Factory |
| Publisher | Weather Factory |
| Steam App Id | 1028310 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 388 | 7/15/2015 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 6/27/2023 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 584 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,077 | 3/4/2021 | 91 | $4.94 | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 5/1/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 1/26/2024 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52,762 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 12/3/2021 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/15/2018 | 89 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 8/17/2023 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Ancient Warfare 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Siralim Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Siralim 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). BOOK OF HOURS on Steam. Steam Store.