Best Strategy RPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,515 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 2/20/2025.
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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 9,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,464 positive reviews and 473 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| 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 4,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,335 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| 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 6,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,141 positive reviews and 309 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 34,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,847 positive reviews and 2,391 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 Loop Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Four Quarters |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1282730 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,425 positive reviews and 124 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,878 positive reviews and 309 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,755 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/3/2021 |
| Franchise | Thylacine Studios |
| Developer | Thylacine Studios |
| Publisher | Thylacine Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1289810 |
8. 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 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 328,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 295,994 positive reviews and 32,358 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 Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 394360 |
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 973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 923 positive reviews and 50 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 Siralim 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Thylacine Studios |
| Developer | Thylacine Studios |
| Publisher | Thylacine Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 841770 |
10. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 762 positive reviews and 44 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Trese Brothers |
| Developer | Trese Brothers |
| Publisher | Trese Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 1021210 |
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| 394 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 343 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 583 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 3/4/2021 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 1/26/2024 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 5/1/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 12/3/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49,350 | 6/6/2016 | 89 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/15/2018 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 10/17/2023 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Loop Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Ancient Warfare 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Siralim Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 19). Siralim 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Cyber Knights: Flashpoint on Steam. Steam Store.