Best World War II Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,331 World War II 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. World War II game rankings were last updated on 8/1/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux World War II game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,003 positive reviews and 213 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 |
2. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,221 positive reviews and 30 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 283960 |
3. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302,820 positive reviews and 30,529 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 Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 394360 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 600 positive reviews and 22 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 |
5. Day of Defeat: Source
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Day of Defeat: Source has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,928 positive reviews and 1,900 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Day of Defeat: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Click and Conquer
Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps.
Click and Conquer has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 824 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | SOCKHOUSE STUDIOS |
| Publisher | SOCKHOUSE STUDIOS |
| Steam App Id | 3267900 |
7. Svoboda 1945: Liberation
Svoboda 1945: Liberation is a unique adventure game featuring dialogues with real actors. Talk to witnesses of the chaotic aftermath of World War 2 and discover the secret history of your own family in a captivating story about reconciliation with the dark past.
Svoboda 1945: Liberation has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2021 |
| Franchise | Charles Games |
| Developer | Charles Games |
| Publisher | Charles Games |
| Steam App Id | 1076620 |
8. NSFW Solitaire
191 solitaire games with nudity and sex. No ads... Fully customizable. Can put your own pictures, GIFs, and videos on the cards.
NSFW Solitaire has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 836 positive reviews and 52 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Witty Minx |
| Publisher | Witty Minx |
| Steam App Id | 2274120 |
9. LUFTRAUSERS
The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
LUFTRAUSERS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,029 positive reviews and 407 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 LUFTRAUSERS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/18/2014 |
| Developer | Vlambeer |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 233150 |
10. 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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,159 positive reviews and 898 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 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 | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2022 |
| Developer | Marco Amadei |
| Publisher | Corvostudio di Amadei Marco |
| Steam App Id | 1324780 |
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| 281 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,028 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 7/12/2010 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 6/25/2025 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/3/2021 | 88 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/18/2014 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 449 | 1/6/2022 | 88 | $7.19 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Click and Conquer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Svoboda 1945: Liberation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). NSFW Solitaire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). LUFTRAUSERS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.