Best Vikings Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 108 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 11/6/2024.

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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Vikings game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,697 positive reviews and 7,872 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

2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,132 positive reviews and 721 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

3. 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 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189 positive reviews and 26 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 5/17/2017
Developer Electrocosmos
Publisher Electrocosmos
Steam App Id 615010

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,951 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,476 positive reviews and 1,877 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,275 positive reviews and 364 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

8. 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 #8 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 $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 10/31/2023
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Steam App Id 2497940

9. Trial by Viking

As an agent of Odin, you will dive into cavernous dungeons hunting for treasure, race for your life from surprise traps, and have vicious axe battles with blood-thirsty kobolds. If you like action-packed side-scrolling adventures, you won't want to miss Trial by Viking.

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Trial by Viking has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "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 3/29/2016
Developer Last Life Games
Publisher Last Life Games
Steam App Id 440800

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 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Vikings games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 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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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Volgarr the Viking on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Dead In Vinland on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Viking Chef: Feast Frenzy on Steam. Steam Store.
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