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1Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve. Released in September 2023, it is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series and serves as a direct replacement for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Two teams, Terrorists…
Valve · 2023 · Linux, PC
2War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers…
Gaijin Entertainment · 2013 · Xbox Series, PS4, Linux · 65/100
3In 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
4Immerse 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
5Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master - AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
Alfa bravo Inc · 2021 · Linux, Android, PC
6Auto 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
7If 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
8CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.
Unreal Software · 2004 · Linux, PC, Mac
9Hedgewars 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
10Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic game play with a dynamic music system. The game takes place on a sequencer-like grid. As you add defenses, collect resources and destroy enemies, musical elements are triggered in time to the music. Fight through 31 levels to…
Matthew Brown · 2014 · Linux, PC, Mac
11Fight solo or team up with friends in this action-packed magic fighting game! To earn diamonds and shards, use your magic and level up! You can also find them around the map in Drop Zones and buy them in the in-game shop. Spend them on…
Linux, PC, Mac
12Fight iconic battles of World War II in Brass Rain. Choose your side and take part in crew-based combats as infantry, tank crews, bomber gunners, or naval teams. Support your Brothers and shape the course of history.
Yarnhub Animation Studios · 2026 · Linux, PC, Mac
13Dungeon of Zaar is a turn-based strategy game taking place in an ancient and magical castle where Explorers fight for treasures! For PC/MAC/Linux at launch. Dungeon of Zaar is inspired by classic tactical games such as Final Fantasy…
Kurb · 2018 · Linux, PC, Mac
14A dark fantasy online world torn apart by powerful guilds, wicked gods, and eternal warfare! In this massively-multiplayer tactical role-playing game you can join with friends to quest for treasure, raid enemy guilds, battle monsters, and…
Spellbook · 2016 · Linux, Android, PC
15The Balcony is a challenging, yet a satisfying physics based game. The game consists of two game types; the campaign and the arcade mode.
Holotna · 2018 · Linux, PC
16Assemble a squad of characters with robust personalities and abilities, and their relationships unfold. Engage in deep tactical battles, make tough decisions , and choose your own adventures - write an Outcast Tale that’s unique to you!
Hardlane Studio · 2026 · Linux, PC, Mac
17NeuroSlicers is a highly tactical cyberpunk RTS that turns the genre on it’s head. Focusing on fast, macro driven gameplay, arena based maps and a multiplayer driven narrative. Control clever AI powered units. Use powerful hacking…
Dream Harvest Games · Linux, PC, Mac
18Age of Fear is a seven-year old turn-based strategy series that marries a tabletop wargame with elements of RPG. Age of Fear: The Free World serves as introduction to the series. You can roam the Open World realm, develop their party…
Leslaw Sliwko · 2019 · Linux, PC, Mac
19Meet the legendary tank shooter. Fight in team battles alone or with friends, research and upgrade armored vehicles, try different tactics and win. Choose a tank and join the battle!
XDEVS · 2019 · Linux, Android, PC
20Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes.
Wilkin Games · 2020 · Web, Linux, PC
21A.W.O.L. is a first-person, mil-spec shooter developed using the Build engine (Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury), specifically a modernized version of the Build Engine based on the "EDuke32" source port which allows for modern hardware…
Shotspark Studios · 2022 · Linux, PC
22The war is small, in Object Wars fights the other players with weapons like a toothpick launcher, the last one alive wins the game.
Vedg Studio · Linux, Android, PC
23Hypersomnia is a fast-paced online shooter released as free software, aspiring to become an MMO with elements of RPG. Set in a hypothetical afterlife reality, it shall provide joy through altruistic behaviours, fierce fights, fulfillment…
2023 · Linux, PC, Mac
24Battlesmiths is a role-playing strategy game with a deep crafting system and tactical combat
Ragnarocket · 2025 · Linux, Android, PC
25Two shinobis race against each other to recover stolen items and escape a Japanese castle, using their wits and tricks to outsmart the opponent. Retro split-screen duel arcade game using pixel art in 3D.
2024 · Linux, PC, Mac
26Vertal Strike is a fast-paced multiplayer FPS built around momentum, clean sightlines, and aggressive map control. Queue into online matches, host your own room, or fill the server with bots to keep the pressure on while you practice…
Drozd Studios · 2026 · Linux, PC
27Between Stops is a story-driven turn-based RPG with bullet-hell inspired combat. Dodge deadly boss patterns, shape character relationships, and unlock multiple routes where your choices permanently alter the story.
2026 · Linux, PC, Mac
