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Deadly Days - a game in the Tactics genre

Arcade, Shooter, Top-down view, Action, Indie, Strategy, Roguelike, Post-apocalyptic, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 19 September 2019

Deadly Days is an arcade action strategy game with bagel elements and a top-down view in the setting of a zombie apocalypse. In the game you will control a group of...

Crystal Project

Role-playing game, Adventure, Top-down view, Turn-based, Indie, Tactics, Fantasy, Japanese role-playing game, Metroidvania

Game released: Linux → 31 March 2022

Crystal Project is a Japanese-style RPG adventure game with turn-based combat in a fantasy setting. You have to go to conquer a large open world, find crystals and...

Tower of Time

Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 12 April 2018

Players: 6.9/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Tower of Time is a tactical action role-playing game with an isometric camera view in a fantasy setting. The events of the game take place in the gloomy world of...

Expeditions: Conquistador

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Historical, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 30 May 2013

Players: 6.8/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Expeditions: Conquistador is an isometric RPG with a mixture of strategy, history and tactics from the developers at Logic Artists. The publisher of the game is...

Trigon: Space Story

Simulation, Business / Management, Futurism (Future), Roguelike, Isometric, Strategy, Tactics, Top-down view, In real time

Game released: Linux → 28 April 2022

Players: 8/10

Trigon: Space Story — real-time space management strategy with a top-down view and roguelike elements. In the game, you will command your own spaceship and...

Ash of Gods: Redemption

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 23 March 2018

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 65/100

Ash of Gods is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with dramatic, choice-driven storytelling. The game world is a fantasy on the theme of the...

Dota Underlords

Online, Fantasy / Medieval, Chess game, Free game, Tactics

Early Access: Linux → 20 June 2019; Game released: Linux → 25 February 2020

Players: 7.9/10

Dota Underlords is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical game that features chess with heroes from the famous Dota universe. Victory is achieved through the proper...

Warfare Legacy Collection

Strategy, Historical, Side view, Tactics, Remake, Casual game

Game released: Linux → 28 April 2025

A combined re-release of the strategies Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944, complemented by updated graphics, support for full-screen mode and the ability to create...

Wildermyth

Role-playing game, Indie, Strategy, Tactics, Turn-based, Board / Group Game, Fantasy

Early Access: Linux → 13 November 2019; Game released: Linux → 15 June 2021

Metacritic: 86/100

Tactical role-playing game with turn-based battles. The player leads a group of heroes who have left their farming duties to protect their home. Each character has...

Pixel Frontier: Tactics

Strategy, Turn-based, Indie, Free game, Tactics, Fantasy, Old school

Game released: Linux → 31 July 2025

Turn-based strategy with elements of roguelike and a dice-rolling system, where the player assembles a team of heroes and completes missions in the dangerous world...

Interstellar Marines

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Tactics

Early Access: Linux → 2 July 2013

Players: 8.5/10

Defense Zone 2

Strategy, Tactics, Action, In real time, Top-down view, Indie

Game released: Linux → 30 May 2014

Players: 3.2/10

Defense Zone 2 is a continuation of the top-down tactical strategy game in the tower defense genre. New interesting levels with even more beautiful graphics and...

Last Federation

Simulation, Strategy, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Indie, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 18 April 2014

Metacritic: 72/100

Last Federation is a fascinating global strategy game with turn-based combat in a sci-fi setting. The events of the game take place in the distant future in the...

Evertried

Strategy, Tactics, Roguelike, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

Game released: Linux → 21 October 2021

Evertried is an isometric tactical strategy with turn-based battles and roguelike elements in a fantasy setting. In a world of unshakable order, the Tower is a...

Breach and Clear

Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Shooter, Strategy, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 22 March 2014

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 66/100

Breach and Clear — You take control of US Army Rangers, German KSK, Canadian JTF2, British SAS and others — and challenge a variety of opponents with...

Survivor Squad

Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Strategy, Top-down view, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: Linux → 8 November 2013

Survivor Squad is a top-down arcade game with RPG, action, strategy, tactical and roguelike elements from developers from Endless Loop Studios. The main publisher...

Frozen Synapse

Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Sandbox, Indie, Tactics, Online

Game released: Linux → 26 May 2011

Metacritic: 85/100

Frozen Synapse is a fantastic top-down turn-based tactical strategy game. This game allows you to give detailed and precise orders to your team: classic gameplay...

This is the President

Strategy, Tactics, Turn-based, Business / Management

Game released: Linux → 6 December 2021

Metacritic: 68/100

This is the President is a turn-based tactical strategy with management elements. This is a management game with a fascinating plot. It's 2020 and you've been...

Jagged Alliance: Flashback

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 21 October 2014; Early Access: Linux → 4 June 2014

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 52/100

Jagged Alliance: Flashback is the incredible return of the Jagged Alliance series of tactical strategies. The game takes place during the Cold War on the island of...

Lara Croft GO

Strategy, Isometric, Puzzle, Turn-based, Logic, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 4 December 2016

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Lara Croft GO is a turn-based tactical puzzle game with an isometric camera view about everyone's favorite tomb raider. The game continues the traditions of Hitman...

XCOM 2: Alien Hunters

Strategy, DLC, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 12 May 2016

XCOM 2: Alien Hunters is an addition to the futuristic tactical strategy with turn-based combat in the XCOM universe. This update will delight you with a new story...

Renowned Explorers: International Society

Strategy, Adventure, Isometric, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 2 September 2015

Metacritic: 72/100

Renowned Explorers: International Society is an isometric strategy game with a dash of adventure and tactics from the developers at Abbey Games. The game is...

XCOM 2: Anarchy's Children

Strategy, DLC, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 17 March 2016

XCOM 2: Anarchy's Children is an expansion to the futuristic tactical strategy game featuring turn-based combat set in the XCOM universe. This update introduces a...

Chroma Squad

Role-playing game, Strategy, Indie, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 30 April 2015

Metacritic: 75/100

Chroma Squad is an RPG with strategy, indie and tactical elements from the masters at Behold Studios. The game is published by Behold Studios. Overall, the project...

Strife

Online, Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 22 May 2015

Players: 9.7/10

Strife is a multiplayer MOBA strategy game in a fantasy setting. You will find gameplay familiar to this genre, also three lines and five heroes per team. Only gold...

Massive Chalice

Strategy, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 1 June 2015

Metacritic: 73/100

Massive Chalice is an isometric strategy game with fantasy and tactical elements from Double Fine Productions. The main publisher of the game is Double Fine...

Men of War 2

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

Game released: Linux → 15 May 2024

Players: 7/10

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 the battlefields...

At the Gates

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

Game released: Linux → 23 January 2019

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 the role of a...

Bionic Dues

Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 8 October 2013

Players: 4/10

Bionic Dues is a hardcore tactical strategy game with turn-based combat and a top-down view in a sci-fi setting. In the game, you will go to a terrifying world of...

Big Pharma

Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Puzzle, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 27 August 2015

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Big Pharma is a management strategy with an isometric camera, where you will become the head of a new pharmaceutical company and create your own medical empire. You...

Depth of Extinction

Role-playing game, Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 27 September 2018

Depth of Extinction is a tactical role-playing game with turn-based combat in a sci-fi setting. The game takes place in a bleak world of a post-apocalyptic future...

Dwerve

Fantasy / Medieval, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Top-down view, Indie, Adventure, Role-playing game, Tactics, In real time

Game released: Linux → 31 May 2022

Players: 10/10

Dwerve is a top-down action RPG with tower defense elements in a fantasy setting. In the game, you will try on the role of a craftsman dwarf who goes to a ruined...

Dungeon Raid: Zero Floor

Turn-based, Card game, Tactics, Roguelike, Dungeons, Fantasy

Game released: Linux → 1 September 2025

The main character descends into a dark dungeon and tries to reach the final boss. You need to collect various cards, use them in battles or combine them with each...

Defense Zone

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 14 July 2014

Players: 8.4/10

Defense Zone is an exciting tactical strategy game in the "tower defense" genre with a top-down view. During the game, you need to protect your towers from huge...

Rogue State Revolution

Strategy, Roguelike, Isometric, In real time, Top-down view, Turn-based, Tactics, Business / Management

Game released: Linux → 18 March 2021

Rogue State Revolution is a tactical global strategy with turn-based combat and a top-down view. An exciting geopolitical roguelike awaits you, designed for both...

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 16 December 2004

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 80/100

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood is a real-time tactical strategy game with an isometric camera dedicated to the legendary Robin Hood. England, Anno Domini 1190...

Space Hulk: Ascension

Strategy, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 12 November 2014

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Overland

Strategy, Isometric, Post-apocalyptic, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: Linux → 19 September 2019

Metacritic: 72/100

Overland is a post-apocalyptic tactical strategy with survival elements. The characters try to work together to survive another day in North America. Each level is...

Digital Defender ORC

Role-playing game, Strategy, Top-down view, Indie, Free game, Tactics, Tower Defense (Tower Defense)

Game released: Linux → 2 February 2026

A free tactical game in the "tower defense" format with role-playing elements set in a cyberpunk future, where the player defends monsters from digital assassins...

Radio General

First-person view, Strategy, Tactics, Simulation, Historical

Game released: Linux → 9 April 2020

Players: 6.3/10

Radio General is an unusual World War II game in which players have the opportunity to become a staff commander and give orders using voice commands. Radio General...

Tactics

Best Games in the Tactics genre for Linux