The Best Military Games for Linux

Update : TUZAQ added at rank #7.
1

Arma 3 (2013)

View Similar Games
88
Review score
Logo of Arma 3 Screenshot of Arma 3 Screenshot of Arma 3 Screenshot of Arma 3

Mac OS Linux PC Windows

Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.


  • military
  • shooter
  • simulation
  • first-person
  • fps
  • squad
  • tactical
  • war
  • vehicle
  • sandbox
  • multiplayer
  • tanks
  • realistic
  • cover
  • cooperative

2

Hearts of Iron IV (2016)

View Similar Games
90
Review score
Logo of Hearts of Iron IV Screenshot of Hearts of Iron IV Screenshot of Hearts of Iron IV Screenshot of Hearts of Iron IV

PC Windows Linux Mac OS

Control your own nation during World War II and dominate the planet in Hearts of Iron IV. With intricate military simulations, choose any nation and build your industrial and technological power to achieve glory, either playing solo or competing online. The game is both immersive and challenging, with engaging visuals that bring the experience to life.


What we like:
  • Historical accuracy
  • Mod community
  • Rewarding strategic gameplay
What could be improved:
  • DLC locks parts of the game
  • Overly complicated mechanics
  • Limited AI orders

  • grand-strategy
  • strategy
  • historical
  • world-war-2
  • war
  • military
  • naval
  • real-time
  • economy
  • tactical
  • tanks
  • political
  • alternate
  • grand
  • simulation

3

The Faceless (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of The Faceless Screenshot of The Faceless Screenshot of The Faceless Screenshot of The Faceless

Mac OS Playstation 4 PC Windows Linux

You have been thrown into an unknown territory, your task is to find and clear all enemies. As you progress through the game, you explore the abandoned buildings and industrial areas. Third Person Shooter. Explore the area and its buildings, collect ammo, protection and medical kits.

Buy

  • tps
  • military
  • arena
  • pve
  • shooter
  • driving
  • simulation
  • third-person
  • 3d
  • survival-horror

4

Military Conflict: Vietnam (2022)

View Similar Games
84
Review score
Logo of Military Conflict: Vietnam Screenshot of Military Conflict: Vietnam Screenshot of Military Conflict: Vietnam Screenshot of Military Conflict: Vietnam

early access Linux PC Windows

Military Conflict: Vietnam brings an intense, fast-paced and fun first-person shooter experience. Set in the heat of the Vietnam War, side with Viet Cong guerrillas or U.S. Army soldiers in fierce close quarters combat. There is no hesitation. Kill or be killed!

Buy

  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • military
  • vietnam
  • smaller-scale
  • realistic
  • pvp
  • team
  • multiplayer
  • arcade
  • class
  • old-school
  • perma-death
  • action

5

Enlisted (2020)

View Similar Games
75
Review score
Logo of Enlisted Screenshot of Enlisted Screenshot of Enlisted Screenshot of Enlisted

early access Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Linux PC Windows

In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

Buy

  • shooter
  • squad
  • first-person
  • world-war-2
  • mmo
  • vehicle
  • multiplayer
  • fps
  • military
  • pvp
  • historical
  • tanks
  • battle
  • cooperative
  • team

6

Dummynation (2022)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Dummynation Screenshot of Dummynation Screenshot of Dummynation Screenshot of Dummynation

Android PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

Buy

  • diplomacy
  • grand-strategy
  • real-time
  • economy
  • military
  • time-management
  • resource-management
  • simulation
  • management
  • pvp
  • strategy
  • choices
  • war
  • political
  • politics

7

TUZAQ (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of TUZAQ Screenshot of TUZAQ Screenshot of TUZAQ Screenshot of TUZAQ

early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

TUZAQ is a non-linear visual novel in the genre of adventure.A sweet story about a cruel girl. Or... is it a cruel story that has disfigured a sweet girl?

Buy

  • nonlinear
  • horses
  • archery
  • swordplay
  • historical
  • mythology
  • conversation
  • visual-novel
  • emotional
  • military
  • demons
  • dynamic
  • survival
  • 2d
  • politics

8

Tim Climpy's Warfair (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Tim Climpy's Warfair Screenshot of Tim Climpy's Warfair Screenshot of Tim Climpy's Warfair Screenshot of Tim Climpy's Warfair

PC Windows Linux

A military FPS shooter with a focus on fun things for fun people!

Buy

  • wargame
  • customization
  • gun
  • first-person
  • character
  • pvp
  • shooter
  • military
  • fps
  • stylized
  • vehicle
  • 3d
  • gore
  • team
  • combat

9

Space Impossible (2016)

View Similar Games
94
Review score
Logo of Space Impossible Screenshot of Space Impossible Screenshot of Space Impossible Screenshot of Space Impossible

early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Take control of a fully destructible spaceship and explore, blast or trade your way through the cosmos, alone or with friends. Every tile matters, as you dogfight, maneuver or speed your way past friendly traders, hostile aliens, and impressive space navies. What will you do, Captain?

Buy

  • adventure
  • sims
  • sandbox
  • space
  • tile
  • action
  • military
  • pixel

10

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2017)

View Similar Games
90
Review score
Logo of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI Screenshot of Sid Meier's Civilization VI

PC Windows Android Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Mac OS Linux

Lead your civilization to greatness in Sid Meier's Civilization® VI by expanding your cities and engaging in espionage. With endless customization options and challenging diplomatic relationships, you will enjoy an engaging and rewarding experience. The game is packed with content, has brilliant visuals and a fantastic musical score, making it an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying experience for players of all ages.


What we like:
  • Attention-grabbing gameplay
  • Endless possibilities and variables to account for, including many DLCs
  • Fun to play with friends
  • Good for all ages
What could be improved:
  • Aesthetic choices may not appeal to all
  • Agenda system can be annoying
  • Workers expire after improvements
  • Might be a letdown for fans of Civ V

  • strategy
  • empire
  • turn-based
  • military
  • 4x
  • tile
  • war
  • tactical
  • historical
  • city-building
  • economy
  • resource
  • card

Not seeing your game?