Best World War II Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,097 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 7/24/2024.
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1. 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.
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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside 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 1,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,143 positive reviews and 29 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 |
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Steam App Id | 283960 |
2. 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.
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Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator 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 2,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,706 positive reviews and 116 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. 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.
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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 295,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 268,726 positive reviews and 26,644 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Hearts of Iron IV on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 6/6/2016 |
Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
Steam App Id | 394360 |
4. Day of Defeat: Source
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
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Day of Defeat: Source 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 21,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,037 positive reviews and 1,826 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).
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!
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Hex of Steel 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 461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447 positive reviews and 14 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. NSFW Solitaire
191 solitaire games with nudity and sex. Highly customizable. Free, no ads.
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NSFW Solitaire has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 633 positive reviews and 35 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 |
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.
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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 152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 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 |
Developer | Charles Games |
Publisher | Charles Games |
Steam App Id | 1076620 |
8. 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.
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LUFTRAUSERS 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 4,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,974 positive reviews and 392 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 |
9. Day of Defeat
Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.
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Day of Defeat has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,185 positive reviews and 671 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Day of Defeat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. FUCK HITLER
Adolf Hitler almost 80 years after his death returns to suffer punishment for the Holocaust and his other crimes by becoming the object of torture for thousands of gamers from around the world.
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FUCK HITLER has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,376 positive reviews and 852 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 FUCK HITLER on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 11/30/2022 |
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Publisher | Sunday's Games |
Steam App Id | 2157110 |
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7 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | ||
136 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | ||
49,869 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
208 | 7/12/2010 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
51 | 8/31/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
70 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/3/2021 | 88 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 3/18/2014 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
63 | 5/1/2003 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 11/30/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Hearts of Iron IV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Hex of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). NSFW Solitaire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Svoboda 1945: Liberation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). LUFTRAUSERS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Day of Defeat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). FUCK HITLER on Steam. Steam Store.