Best Vikings Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 111 Vikings 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. Vikings game rankings were last updated on 2/8/2025.

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1. FIND ALL 5: Vikings

Hey you, warrior! Do you want to go to MeowHalla? Then grab your axe and sail with us to new lands full of glorious battles and rich booty.

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FIND ALL 5: Vikings holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Vikings game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 11/8/2024
Franchise Very Very LITTLE Studio
Developer Very Very LITTLE Studio
Publisher Very Very LITTLE Studio
Steam App Id 3155430

2. Northgard

Northgard is a critically acclaimed strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

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Northgard has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,971 positive reviews and 8,499 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Northgard on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 3/7/2018
Franchise Shiro Unlimited
Developer Shiro Games
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Steam App Id 466560

3. Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II

Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating.

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Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,168 positive reviews and 724 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 2/12/2010
Developer Octoshark Studios
Publisher Octoshark Studios
Steam App Id 17570

4. Hnefatafl

The ancient boardgame of the Vikings. Thousands of variants, offline and online cross-platform play with leaderboards and tournaments. Are you ready for the challenge? Prepared to earn your way to Valhalla?

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Hnefatafl has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 4/30/2020
Developer Philippe Schober
Publisher Philippe Schober
Steam App Id 1249510

5. Runic Rampage - Action RPG

Play as a raging dwarf and crush your enemies with mighty hammer strikes! Runic Rampage features brutal melee combat, badass bosses and a challenging hunt for the fragments of a legendary rune stone.

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Runic Rampage - Action RPG has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 5/17/2017
Developer Electrocosmos
Publisher Electrocosmos
Steam App Id 615010

6. Volgarr the Viking

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

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Volgarr the Viking has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,963 positive reviews and 449 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 Volgarr the Viking on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/13/2013
Developer Crazy Viking Studios
Publisher Crazy Viking Studios
Steam App Id 247240

7. Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

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Jotun: Valhalla Edition has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,507 positive reviews and 1,895 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jotun: Valhalla Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/29/2015
Franchise Thunder Lotus Games
Developer Thunder Lotus Games
Publisher Thunder Lotus Games
Steam App Id 323580

8. Dead In Vinland

DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.

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Dead In Vinland has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,296 positive reviews and 372 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dead In Vinland on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 4/12/2018
Franchise Ishtar Games
Developer Ishtar Games
Publisher Ishtar Games
Steam App Id 573120

9. Viking Chef: Feast Frenzy

Dive into "Viking Chef: Feast Frenzy", a cozy co-op cooking adventure set in the Norse realm. As a Viking chef, challenge yourself to create divine feasts across dynamic scenarios like a forest camp, a boat, or a classic Viking village.

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Viking Chef: Feast Frenzy has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 2/3/2025
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Steam App Id 2497940

10. The Fate of Baldr

Join the Vikings in an epic tower defense adventure! Defend your ship against mythical bosses while mining resources and upgrading skills. Battle solo or team up with friends in online co-op for a journey of strategy, conquest, and victory.

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The Fate of Baldr has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 5/22/2024
Developer Ananki Game Studio
Publisher Ananki Game Studio
Steam App Id 1601630

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11/8/2024
87
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3/7/2018
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2/12/2010
85
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4/30/2020
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5/17/2017
80
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9/13/2013
78
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9/29/2015
76
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4/12/2018
75
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72
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Hnefatafl on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Runic Rampage - Action RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). Volgarr the Viking on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Jotun: Valhalla Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Viking Chef: Feast Frenzy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). The Fate of Baldr on Steam. Steam Store.

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