Best Turn-Based Combat Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,596 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 3/24/2024.
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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 9,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,930 positive reviews and 201 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
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 Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,469 positive reviews and 1,206 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. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,359 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2023 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Bytten Studio |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1321440 |
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 18,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,662 positive reviews and 996 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2018 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 590380 |
5. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud 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 7,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,824 positive reviews and 337 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 | 7/15/2015 |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
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 2,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,558 positive reviews and 97 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/22/2021 |
| Developer | Orius Games |
| Publisher | Orius Games |
| Steam App Id | 1808800 |
7. SteamWorld Heist
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
SteamWorld Heist 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 4,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,940 positive reviews and 175 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 | 6/7/2016 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 322190 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 6/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
9. 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 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,621 positive reviews and 777 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,483 positive reviews and 1,462 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 |
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 | 64 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,171 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 4/26/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 2/27/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 405 | 7/15/2015 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/22/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 6/7/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 6/27/2023 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 468 | 8/23/2012 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Duck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). SteamWorld Heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on Steam. Steam Store.