Historical for Linux — top best games in the Historical genre

Sid Meier's Civilization 6 - a game in the Historical genre

Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Turn-based, Online, Historical

Game released: Linux → 21 October 2016

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 87/100

Sid Meier's Civilization 6 is a management strategy game with turn-based battles and an isometric camera view. Cities in the new game of the famous...

Crusader Kings 3

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Medieval era, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 1 September 2020

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 86/100

Crusader Kings 3 is the latest installment in Paradox’s series of grand strategy games set in the Middle Ages. The game was created with the...

Victoria 3

Strategy, Simulation, Online, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 25 October 2022

Players: 6.9/10

Steam: 70/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Victoria 3 is a continuation of the exciting global real-time strategy, where you have to rule states and lead one of them to world domination...

Hearts of Iron 4

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Tactics, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 6 June 2016

Players: 8.2/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 83/100

Hearts of Iron 4 is a historical top-down real-time tactical strategy game. The player is given the opportunity to fully manage an individual state...

Sid Meier's Civilization 7

Strategy, Online, Historical, Turn-based, Cooperative (co-op), Grand strategy, City Building

Game released: Linux → 11 February 2025

VGTimes: 8.0/10

Players: 7.1/10

Steam: 51/100

Metacritic: 79/100

Continuation of the legendary series of turn-based strategies. Players rule as one of the many legendary leaders in world history. At the beginning...

Cossacks 3

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Online

Game released: Linux → 20 September 2016

Players: 7.6/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 63/100

Cossacks 3 is a continuation of the legendary real-time strategy from the developers from the GSC Game World studio. In the sequel, the artificial...

Total War: Three Kingdoms

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 23 May 2019

Players: 8/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 85/100

Total War: Three Kingdoms is a new large-scale historical strategy from the Total War series. The game will take you to Ancient China during the era...

Europa Universalis 4

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Grand strategy, Historical

Game released: Linux → 13 August 2013

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 87/100

Europa Universalis 4 is a top-down global real-time strategy game. The game takes place in the period from the Late Middle Ages to the era of the...

Total War: Empire

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 9 December 2014

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 89/100

The events take place in the era of the 18th century, when the world was engulfed in large-scale wars, colonial ambitions and revolutions. The player...

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Historical

Game released: Linux → January 2004

Players: 6.9/10

Metacritic: 91/100

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is a first-person shooter. The game begins in North Africa on November 7, 1942. Immediately after landing in Algiers...

Men of War 2

Strategy, Tactics, Isometric, In real time, Historical, Tanks, Action, Online, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Linux → 15 May 2024

Players: 7/10

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Continuation of a series of historical strategies known in the CIS under the name “Behind Enemy Lines.” The events of the game again take place on...

Imperator: Rome

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Grand strategy, Simulation

Game released: Linux → 25 April 2019

Players: 7.3/10

Steam: 67/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Imperator: Rome is a global strategy from the creators of the Europa Universalis series, in which you will take control of one of the great empires...

Albion Online

Role-playing game, MMO, Isometric, Historical, Free game, Open world

Game released: Linux → 16 May 2018

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Albion Online is a free-to-play, isometric camera-based, multiplayer role-playing game set in a medieval setting that is the spiritual successor to...

Sudden Strike 4

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 11 August 2017

Players: 8/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 67/100

Sudden Strike 4 is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game set in World War II known as "Confrontation." You will find new graphics...

Total War: Shogun 2

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 15 March 2011

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 90/100

Total War: Shogun 2 is a global strategy with turn-based movements on a global map and real-time battles. The end of the 19th century became a...

Total War: Attila

Strategy, In real time, Historical, Turn-based, Tactics, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 17 February 2015

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Total War: Attila is a continuation of the historical strategy with real-time battles and turn-based movements on the global map. The game tells the...

Victoria 3: State and Revolution

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Sandbox, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 5 November 2026

Steam: 83/100

The expansion focuses on governing the Russian Empire during a period of political upheaval. At its heart are the ruler’s decisions, which affect the...

Crusader Kings 2

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Free game, Grand strategy, Medieval era

Game released: Linux → 14 February 2012

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 82/100

Crusader Kings 2 is a free-to-play sequel to the global real-time strategy game. Like the first part, Crusader Kings 2 simulates the system of feudal...

Company of Heroes 2

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical

Game released: Linux → 25 June 2013

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Company of Heroes 2 is a continuation of the historical real-time strategy with an isometric camera view, which will allow you to take part in a...

Old World

Strategy, Historical, Turn-based, Tactics, Simulation, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 19 May 2022

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Old World is a turn-based global strategy game that will allow you to create the greatest dynasties in world history. Mohawk Games is led by gaming...

Tannenberg

Online, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Historical, Horror

Game released: Linux → 13 February 2019

Players: 7.6/10

Steam: 86/100

Tannenberg is a standalone add-on for the multiplayer third-person shooter about the First World War Verdun. The game will focus on the events of the...

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

Adventure, Detective, Indie, Point & Click, Historical

Game released: Linux → 19 September 2024

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 84/100

A remaster of the original 1996 adventure Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars. The game received improved graphics and support for 4K resolution...

Medieval 2: Total War

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Linux → 15 November 2006

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 88/100

Medieval 2: Total War is a continuation of one of the best global historical strategies, released in 2002. In the game you have to lead your army and...

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Turn-based, Medieval era

Game released: Linux → 3 May 2018

Players: 7.6/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia is a spin-off for the Total War series of global historical strategies. The events of the game take place in...

This War of Mine: Final Cut

Action, Historical, Business / Management, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Side view, Simulation, Survival

Game released: Linux → 14 November 2019

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 82/100

This War of Mine: Final Cut — an enhanced and complete edition of the atmospheric adventure with survival elements and a side view. The package...

Wargame: Red Dragon

Action, Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics, Online

Game released: Linux → 17 April 2014

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Wargame: Red Dragon is a real-time tactical strategy game with an isometric camera view. The plot of the game tells about the confrontation between...

Day of Defeat: Source

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Historical, Online

Game released: Linux → 12 July 2010

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Day of Defeat: Source is a multiplayer team-based shooter set in the European theatre of World War II. Players choose a role and take part in...

Crusader Kings 3: Northern Lords

DLC, Strategy, In real time, Simulation, Historical, Top-down view, Role-playing game

Game released: Linux → 16 March 2021

Players: 9.1/10

Steam: 63/100

Crusader Kings 3: Northern Lords is an expansion for the real-time global strategy game that will delight with new events and delve deeper into...

Isonzo

Action, Shooter, Online, First-person view, Historical, Simulation, Indie, MMO

Game released: Linux → 13 September 2022

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 71/100

Isonzo is a multiplayer first-person shooter from the creators of Tannenberg and Verdun. The game takes place in the Alps during World War I...

Verdun

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Historical, Cooperative (co-op), MMO

Game released: Linux → 28 April 2015

Players: 6.7/10

Steam: 88/100

Verdun is an online first-person shooter set in the First World War. Realistic gameplay awaits you, allowing you to feel the horror of war. The game...

Hearts of Iron 4: Death or Dishonor

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Historical

Game released: Linux → 14 June 2017

Players: 10/10

Hearts of Iron 4: Death or Dishonor is an addition to the historical top-down real-time strategy Hearts of Iron 4. The addition adds new countries to...

We. The Revolution

Role-playing game, Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Historical

Game released: Linux → 21 March 2019

Players: 9.4/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 75/100

We. The Revolution is a unique adventure strategy with role-playing elements, where you will try on the role of a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal...

9 Monkeys of Shaolin

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Historical, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Third-person view

Game released: Linux → 16 October 2020

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 71/100

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a side-scrolling co-op arcade action game from the creators of Redeemer. Expect thrilling gameplay based on the techniques of...

Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault

Action, Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics, Online

Game released: Linux → 17 November 2014

Players: 10/10

Steam: 41/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is a standalone add-on for the historical real-time strategy Company of Heroes 2. The Ardennes Operation was...

Hearts of Iron 4: Thunder at our Gates

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Grand strategy

Game released: Linux → 11 June 2026

Players: 9/10

Steam: 26/100

A large expansion that enhances strategic management capabilities during the Second World War. New command mechanics, fleet development, and unique...

Day of Infamy

Online, Shooter, First-person view, Historical, Action

Game released: Linux → 23 March 2017

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Day of Infamy is a competitive online first-person shooter set in the World War II era from the creators of Insurgency. Expect a variety of...

Europa Universalis 4: Leviathan

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Grand strategy, Educational game (Education), Historical

Game released: Linux → 27 April 2021

Steam: 13/100

Europa Universalis 4: Leviathan is an expansion for the grand strategy game Europa Universalis 4. This expansion offers diplomatic and economic...

Sid Meier's Colonization

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Top-down view, Historical, Turn-based, Adventure

Game released: Linux → 9 October 2014

Players: 10/10

Steam: 96/100

This turn-based strategy game follows the colonization of the New World, with the player leading one of four European powers and establishing...

Tank Force

Tanks, Third-person view, Action, Simulation, MMO, Casual game, Online, Historical, Free game

Game released: Linux → 23 October 2017

Players: 6.7/10

Steam: 65/100

A dynamic game about tank battles in 10x10 format. In battles, various modern tanks and their modifications created in the Russian Federation, NATO...

At the Gates

Strategy, God Simulator, Isometric, Historical, Turn-based, Tactics, Indie

Game released: Linux → 23 January 2019

Steam: 39/100

Metacritic: 63/100

At the Gates is an engaging turn-based strategy game with an isometric camera view from the creator of Sid Meier's Civilization 5. You will take on...

Historical

Best Games in the Historical genre for Linux (Game released)