Best Wargame Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,668 Wargame 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. Wargame game rankings were last updated on 2/6/2026.
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1. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Wargame game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,556 positive reviews and 2,906 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
2. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,639 positive reviews and 264 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
3. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,049 positive reviews and 259 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
4. Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,406 positive reviews and 328 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/2/2018 |
| Developer | The Battle for Wesnoth Project |
| Publisher | Wesnoth Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 599390 |
5. Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Hex of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 749 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hex of Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1240630 |
6. Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,031 positive reviews and 129 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 Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 722060 |
7. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends!
Galaxy Life has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,632 positive reviews and 703 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, it is possible to play Galaxy Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/31/2022 |
| Developer | Phoenix Network |
| Publisher | Phoenix Network |
| Steam App Id | 1927780 |
8. Easy Red 2
Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!
Easy Red 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,726 positive reviews and 1,194 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2022 |
| Developer | Marco Amadei |
| Publisher | Corvostudio di Amadei Marco |
| Steam App Id | 1324780 |
9. Maestro's Cold War 2
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Maestro's Cold War 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Maestro's Cold War 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 4/3/2025 |
| Franchise | Maestro Cinetik |
| Developer | Maestro Cinetik |
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| Steam App Id | 3204120 |
10. Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,413 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2024 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 2511500 |
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| 9,440 | 6/5/2015 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 479 | 2/17/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 467 | 1/6/2022 | 88 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/3/2025 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 224 | 1/17/2024 | 87 | $44.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Galaxy Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). Maestro's Cold War 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator on Steam. Steam Store.