Best Tactical RPG Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,930 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 1/15/2025.
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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 201,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,854 positive reviews and 4,067 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| 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 27,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,120 positive reviews and 1,352 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,370 positive reviews and 884 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 4,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,154 positive reviews and 180 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552 positive reviews and 5 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
6. 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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,265 positive reviews and 159 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 |
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 4,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,516 positive reviews and 249 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 4,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,074 positive reviews and 291 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2015 |
| Developer | Behold Studios |
| Publisher | Behold Studios |
| Steam App Id | 251130 |
9. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706 positive reviews and 41 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,088 positive reviews and 472 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 Invisible, Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 243970 |
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| 16,933 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 619 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2015 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 10/17/2023 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 5/12/2015 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Chroma Squad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Cyber Knights: Flashpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Invisible, Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.