Best Tanks Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 721 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 12/4/2024.

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1. Airships: Conquer the Skies

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

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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 5,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,445 positive reviews and 223 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
Franchise David Stark
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.

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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 34,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,201 positive reviews and 2,325 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.

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Brigador: Up-Armored Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,011 positive reviews and 331 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, it is possible to play Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Stellar Jockeys
Developers
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!

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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 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505 positive reviews and 15 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, 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.

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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 672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 632 positive reviews and 40 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. Tank Team

A team based PVP game where groups of up to 8 players must work together to operate a tank!

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Tank Team has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 549 positive reviews and 39 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 Tank Team on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/12/2024
Developer Finndustries
Publisher Finndustries
Steam App Id 2587450

7. Wee Tanks!

Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. You dying a lot. With your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.

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Wee Tanks! has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424 positive reviews and 39 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

8. 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...

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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 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 2,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,122 positive reviews and 294 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

9. 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....

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Crash Drive 3 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 360 positive reviews and 36 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 7/8/2021
Franchise M2H
Developer M2H
Publisher M2H
Steam App Id 346820

10. Tank Maniacs

Tank Maniacs is a local multiplayer game with tanks for all those people out there who like couches AND tanks!

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Tank Maniacs has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Tanks games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 12/5/2019
Developer GAMELAB
Publisher GAMELAB
Steam App Id 1046630

More Tanks Linux Games on Steam

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Airships: Conquer the Skies steam charts
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8/16/2018
93
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5/22/2020
91
$9.99
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6/2/2016
90
$24.99
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8/31/2020
90
$24.99
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6/24/2021
88
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4/12/2024
87
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Wee Tanks! steam charts
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5/16/2023
85
$9.99
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 steam charts
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3/14/2006
84
$4.99
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7/8/2021
84
$19.99
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12/5/2019
82
$5.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). ShellShock Live on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Brigador: Up-Armored Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Tanks: The Crusades on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Tank Team on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Wee Tanks! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Crash Drive 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Tank Maniacs on Steam. Steam Store.

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