Best Turn-Based Combat Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,242 Turn-Based Combat 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. Turn-Based Combat game rankings were last updated on 4/2/2026.
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1. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Turn-Based Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,915 positive reviews and 232 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
2. Dwarf Fortress
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,303 positive reviews and 1,597 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
3. Caves of Qud
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,576 positive reviews and 575 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
4. Into the Breach
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Into the Breach has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,562 positive reviews and 1,245 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2018 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 590380 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,320 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
6. Duck Simulator 2
A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!
Duck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,751 positive reviews and 115 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 Duck Simulator 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/22/2021 |
| Developer | Orius Games |
| Publisher | Orius Games |
| Steam App Id | 1808800 |
7. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
The party-based RPG where you kick down doors and fight with music as a 3-piece band of idiots.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 607 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
8. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Cassette Beasts has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,974 positive reviews and 610 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2023 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Bytten Studio |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1321440 |
9. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,872 positive reviews and 1,644 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 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/23/2012 |
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| Steam App Id | 208580 |
10. Griftlands
Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.
Griftlands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,415 positive reviews and 907 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 | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
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| 27 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 544 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 2/27/2018 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/22/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 8/23/2012 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Duck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.