Best Turn-Based Combat Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,639 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 3/9/2025.
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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 9,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,429 positive reviews and 217 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 27,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,574 positive reviews and 1,410 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
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 #3 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,593 positive reviews and 477 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $25.49 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 | $25.49 |
| 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 19,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,784 positive reviews and 1,062 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 4,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,434 positive reviews and 194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
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| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,290 positive reviews and 430 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2023 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Bytten Studio |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1321440 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,688 positive reviews and 106 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 |
8. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands 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 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 491 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
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 23,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,448 positive reviews and 1,530 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 13,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,993 positive reviews and 841 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 601840 |
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| 116 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,073 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 815 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $25.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 2/27/2018 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 286 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/22/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2023 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 8/23/2012 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 6/1/2021 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Duck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Griftlands on Steam. Steam Store.