Best Tactical RPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,685 Tactical 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. Tactical RPG game rankings were last updated on 7/18/2024.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Tactical RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186,858 positive reviews and 3,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,868 positive reviews and 1,258 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $25.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $25.49 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
3. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,913 positive reviews and 851 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,254 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,232 positive reviews and 152 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, it is possible to play Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2012 |
| Developer | Level Up Labs, LLC |
| Publisher | Level Up Labs |
| Steam App Id | 218410 |
6. Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 4 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
7. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,292 positive reviews and 227 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 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Chroma Squad
Tactical RPG about 5 stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, upgrade your studio, craft Mechas of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras are rolling, control your cast of 5 colored-jumpsuit-clad warriors in turn-based battles.
Chroma Squad has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,990 positive reviews and 289 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 Chroma Squad on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2015 |
| Developer | Behold Studios |
| Publisher | Behold Studios |
| Steam App Id | 251130 |
9. Invisible, Inc.
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Invisible, Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,026 positive reviews and 466 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 Invisible, Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 243970 |
10. Templar Battleforce
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Templar Battleforce has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 860 positive reviews and 58 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 Templar Battleforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2015 |
| Developer | Trese Brothers |
| Publisher | Trese Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 370020 |
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 | 27,132 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 675 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $25.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 6/27/2023 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/30/2012 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/30/2015 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 5/12/2015 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/21/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Chroma Squad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Invisible, Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Templar Battleforce on Steam. Steam Store.