Free: Best strategy games on Linux

EVE Online is a free MMORPG sci-fi strategy game where you can embark on your own unique space adventure. EVE's open world MMORPG sandbox, renowned among online space games, lets you choose your own path and engage in combat, exploration, industry and much more.

Fenris Creations · 2003 · Linux, PC, Mac · 79/100

Kingdom is a 2D side-scrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

Licorice · 2015 · Linux, PC, Mac · 70/100

In Dota Underlords, strategic decisions matter more than twitch reflexes. Underlords includes compelling singleplayer and multiplayer modes, and offers level progression with rewards. Play a strategic Standard game, a quick Knockout match, or co-op Duos match with a friend.

Valve · 2019 · Linux, Android, PC

Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Start out by clicking on the monster to kill them, and get their gold. Spend that gold on hiring new heroes and get more damage. The more damage you deal, the more gold you…

Playsaurus · 2014 · Web, PS4, Linux

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you fight for the ultimate cash price in different minigames based on children's games, until only one player is left to claim it all. Definitely not based on any online streaming pop culture korean tv shows, as that would get me in legal trouble…

Dani · 2021 · Linux, PC, Mac

In Super Auto Pets you build a team from a lovable cast of animals who will fight for you. They each have unique abilities, so choose wisely who will join your team!

Team Wood Games · 2021 · Web, Linux, Android

Transformice is a multiplayer game, where you are a small mouse out to get a cheese and bring the cheese back to the hole. The game includes a physics engine, so interactions between players are realistic. Each round lasts 2 minutes max, and in order to help the 20 or so mice-players to get the…

Atelier 801 · 2010 · Web, Linux, PC

Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles. Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!

Ankama · 2012 · Linux, PC, Mac

The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Build up a great army, gradually turning raw recruits into hardened veterans. In later games, recall your toughest warriors and form a deadly host whom none can stand against! Choose units from a large pool of…

2005 · Linux, PC, iOS

A collaboration between legendary card game designer Richard Garfield and Valve, Artifact Classic is a digital card game that combines deeply strategic, competitive gameplay with the rich setting of Dota 2. The result is an immersive and visually stunning trading card game unlike any other. Wield…

Valve · 2018 · Linux, PC, Mac · 83/100

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you're able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment.

Nabi Studios · 2006 · Linux, PC, Mac

Blackwake is a multiplayer team-based shooter centered around naval battles for PC and Mac. Set during the Age of Sail, Blackwake focuses largely on team-based tactics and overall team cooperation. Organizing a ship broadside, assisting your captain in navigating various weather conditions, or…

Mastfire Studios · 2017 · Linux, PC, Mac

Auto Chess is the original auto battler game that had a significant worldwide influence with its brand new gameplay mode and strategic competitive features. It has also attracted tens of millions of players around the globe. Each player can play against others through the internet and enjoy a…

Drodo Studio · 2019 · PS4, Linux, PC

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer. King Arthur's Gold blends the cooperative aspects of Lost Vikings, mashes them…

Transhuman Design · 2013 · Linux, PC, Mac

Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!

Proton Studio Inc · 2015 · Web, Linux, Android

Roll up your sleeves and lay down your cards! Urban Rival is a truly original, free, collectible card game. It is a game of skill and strategy that allows you to create your own gang and challenge other players in fast and furious fighting. The games are simple but intense and in just a few…

Acute Games · 2009 · Web, Linux, Android

A lone spaceship has been gliding through the emptiness of interstellar space for a very long time. Within the ship, an automated factory prepares a fleet of robotic explorers... Take control of a precision robotic vehicle. Explore a diverse system of planets and uncover their terrible fate. Beep…

Big Fat Alien · 2011 · Linux, PC · 68/100

Find the hidden image in this fun and addictive logic puzzle game. All puzzles have unique solutions, ensuring 100% logically solvable puzzle grids.

2016 · Linux, Android, PC

Brace yourself for swashbuckling puzzle action as you pillage your way to glory across the briny deep. Create and customize a pirate, collect booty, and join a player-run crew of cutthroats! Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure…

Three Rings Design · 2003 · Linux, PC, Mac · 88/100

Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of…

Unigine Holding · 2012 · PS3, Linux, PC · 50/100

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!

Bytro Labs · 2017 · Linux, Android, PC

As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient…

Sekai Project · 2014 · Linux, PC, Mac

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

2026 · Linux, PC, Mac

Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks, Tubes, and Cylinders to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.

2022 · Linux, PC, Mac

Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a survival horror stealth game that parodies cheap 90's edutainment and never takes itself too seriously. Explore Baldi's schoolhouse and try to find all 7 notebooks, but don't get caught by Baldi! He wants to play hide-and-seek, but something... Isn't right.…

Basically · 2022 · Linux, PC, Mac

Hedgewars is a turn based strategy, artillery, action and comedy game, featuring the antics of pink hedgehogs with attitude as they battle from the depths of hell to the depths of space. As commander, it's your job to assemble your crack team of hedgehog soldiers and bring the war to your enemy.

2019 · Linux, PC, iOS

Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. Interloper distills RTS mechanics to their essence…

Monogon Games · 2015 · Linux, PC, Mac · 80/100