Best Tanks Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 627 Tanks 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. Tanks game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Tanks game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,218 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
2. ShellShock Live
Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
ShellShock Live has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,648 positive reviews and 2,261 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 ShellShock Live on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2020 |
| Developer | kChamp Games |
| Publisher | kChamp Games |
| Steam App Id | 326460 |
3. Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down-shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Brigador: Up-Armored Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,870 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/2/2016 |
| Franchise | Stellar Jockeys |
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| Publisher | Stellar Jockeys |
| Steam App Id | 274500 |
4. Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Hex of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410 positive reviews and 8 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 | 8/31/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1240630 |
5. Tanks: The Crusades
A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.
Tanks: The Crusades has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 596 positive reviews and 37 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 Tanks: The Crusades on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/24/2021 |
| Developer | Aehmttw (Matei Budiu) |
| Publisher | Aehmttw (Matei Budiu) |
| Steam App Id | 1660910 |
6. Wee Tanks!
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. You dying a lot. With your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.
Wee Tanks! has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391 positive reviews and 32 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2023 |
| Developer | Studio Kit |
| Publisher | Studio Kit |
| Steam App Id | 1797680 |
7. Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,070 positive reviews and 291 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2006 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Publisher | Tripwire Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1200 |
8. Crash Drive 3
Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets....
Crash Drive 3 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336 positive reviews and 34 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Toy Tanks
Jump, Dash, and Shoot your way to victory in this 3D, Physics based, Tank game! Choose from several different types of Tanks, Each with their own unique set of stats and abilities! Work together with up to 4 of your friends to defeat, unlock, and discover all this adventure has to offer!
Toy Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2022 |
| Franchise | Retroware |
| Developer | Fuzzy Sock Studios |
| Publisher | Retroware |
| Steam App Id | 1345440 |
10. Battle Snails
Create a snail and join the battle. Take control of the backyard with Battle Snails! Climb walls, hang upside down and move anywhere. Team up with your friends for a tank game unlike any other!
Battle Snails has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284 positive reviews and 33 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/5/2017 |
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| Publisher | RocketSnail |
| Steam App Id | 607460 |
More Tanks Linux Games on Steam
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 | 94 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 589 | 5/22/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/24/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/16/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/14/2006 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/8/2021 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2022 | 83 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/5/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Tanks: The Crusades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Wee Tanks! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Crash Drive 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Toy Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Battle Snails on Steam. Steam Store.