Best Warhammer 40K Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 118 Warhammer 40K 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. Warhammer 40K game rankings were last updated on 4/13/2025.
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1. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Warhammer 40K game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,930 positive reviews and 8,274 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
2. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,167 positive reviews and 1,112 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Kasedo Games |
| Developer | Bulwark Studios |
| Publisher | Kasedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 673880 |
3. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,232 positive reviews and 1,201 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/3/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 56400 |
4. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,030 positive reviews and 298 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 3/12/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 20570 |
5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,187 positive reviews and 1,462 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 15620 |
6. Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 485 positive reviews and 83 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | RetroStyle Games |
| Publisher | RetroStyle Games |
| Steam App Id | 2845630 |
7. Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Stand
Dawn of War II, Last Stand is a three player cooperative survival mode that is also available as a stand-alone game! You select a single hero and face off against waves of enemies with up to two other teammates.
Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Stand has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 4/20/2011 |
| Franchise | Warhammer |
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| Steam App Id | 56438 |
8. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,528 positive reviews and 2,656 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 7/12/2018 |
| Franchise | Proxy Studios |
| Developer | Proxy Studios |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 489630 |
9. Total War: WARHAMMER
Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.
Total War: WARHAMMER has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,486 positive reviews and 11,148 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2016 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 364360 |
10. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Total War: WARHAMMER III has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,342 positive reviews and 32,712 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 Total War: WARHAMMER III on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2022 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 1142710 |
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| 1,619 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 270 | 3/3/2011 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 3/12/2010 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 2/18/2009 | 86 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/19/2024 | 80 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 4/20/2011 | 80 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 614 | 7/12/2018 | 80 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 384 | 5/24/2016 | 77 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,574 | 2/17/2022 | 72 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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