Best Wargame Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,682 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 3/16/2024.
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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 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,493 positive reviews and 2,364 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,218 positive reviews and 220 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 |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
3. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,332 positive reviews and 90 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 |
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 4,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,491 positive reviews and 277 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 418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| 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 2,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,997 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2017 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 722060 |
7. Wargame: Red Dragon
The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
Wargame: Red Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,247 positive reviews and 1,967 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 Wargame: Red Dragon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Eugen Systems |
| Developer | Eugen Systems |
| Publisher | Eugen Systems |
| Steam App Id | 251060 |
8. Easy Red 2
Fight massive battles between infantry, armored vehicles, tanks, cannons and planes. Realistically manage your weapons and equipment, coordinate with your squad, and tactically navigate large, fully destructible open world maps. Experience the WW2 in singleplayer, PVP and Co-Op.
Easy Red 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,766 positive reviews and 402 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Easy Red 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2022 |
| Developer | Marco Amadei |
| Publisher | Corvostudio di Amadei Marco |
| Steam App Id | 1324780 |
9. Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation through four dramatic centuries. Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Europa Universalis IV has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,045 positive reviews and 16,106 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Europa Universalis IV on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/13/2013 |
| Franchise | Paradox Development Studio |
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| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 236850 |
10. RUNNING WITH RIFLES
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,472 positive reviews and 1,813 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 | 4/2/2015 |
| Developer | Osumia Games |
| Publisher | Osumia Games |
| Steam App Id | 270150 |
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 | 7,030 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 564 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 1/6/2022 | 87 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,588 | 8/13/2013 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 4/2/2015 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Europa Universalis IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). RUNNING WITH RIFLES on Steam. Steam Store.