Tactics for Linux — top best games in the Tactics genre / Page 3

Gambonanza - a game in the Tactics genre

Turn-based, Chess game, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: Linux → 1 May 2026

VGTimes: 7.6/10

The game offers a completely new take on classic chess, turning it into a dynamic roguelike where the goal is not just to checkmate the king, but to capture every...

Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics

Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Indie, Tactics, Side view

Game released: Linux → 6 August 2019

Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics is a side-scrolling tactical arcade action game where you take control of an elite squad of soldiers trying to destroy the Black Duck army...

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...

The Chronos Principle

Puzzle, Indie, Arcade, Tactics, Logic

Game released: Linux → 2 March 2022

The Chronos Principle is an arcade puzzle game based on the concept of time manipulation. The game features 77 well-developed and interesting puzzles, a calm and...

Yrminsul

Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Indie, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 10 April 2014

Yrminsul is an isometric strategy game with a mix of business simulation, indie game and tactical game from the masters at Studio Black Flag and Black Flag Studios...

Handmancers

First-person view, Tactics, Roguelike, Fantasy, Collectible card game (CCG)

Early Access: Linux → 5 May 2026; Game in development: Linux → I квартал 2027

The player collects a deck of cards and battles various monsters in a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" style. There are several factions with their own fighting styles...

Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown

Role-playing game, Online, Strategy, Isometric, Turn-based, Mini-game / browser-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 28 April 2015

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 61/100

The Last Train

Indie, Adventure, Role-playing game, Simulation, Side view, Post-apocalyptic, Trains, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 11 October 2018

Players: 1/10

The Last Train is an indie role-playing simulator with elements of a post-apocalyptic adventure. You play the role of one of the last surviving train drivers in...

Infinium Strike

Arcade, Strategy, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Tactics

Game released: Linux → 14 July 2016

Players: 5.5/10

Infinium Strike is a tactical strategy game in the tower defense genre in a space setting. You have to become a weapons officer on the battle cruiser Freedom...

Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons

Action, Strategy, In real time, Futurism (Future), Tactics

Game released: Linux → 9 January 2015

Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons is an action game with a mixture of strategy and tactics from the masters from the Camel 101 studio. The game is published by Kasedo...

Duskers

Exploration, Space, Roguelike, Tactics, Top-down view, Science fiction

Game released: Linux → 19 May 2016

Metacritic: 83/100

The player controls a drone and explores abandoned spaceships to find means of survival and learn how the universe turned into a giant graveyard. Dangerous...

Tales of Maj'Eyal

Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: Linux → 12 December 2013

Players: 7.1/10

Tales of Maj'Eyal is an exciting tactical RPG with turn-based combat and top-down view in a fantasy setting. You can create a unique character by choosing from a...

All Walls Must Fall

Action, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Tactics, Cyberpunk, Free game

Game released: Linux → 23 February 2018

Metacritic: 72/100

The game takes place in an alternate reality where the Cold War did not end even in 2089. In the story, governments send their agents back in time to prevent a...

Take The King!

Board / Group Game, Turn-based, Tactics, Puzzle, Logic, Chess game

Game released: Linux → 11 November 2023

A game in which the gamer helps his king escape from dangerous dungeons. The pieces move according to the rules of chess and use special fields to avoid dangerous...

Duelyst 2

Tactics, Isometric, Turn-based, Collectible card game (CCG), Indie, Fantasy

Game released: Linux → 17 December 2022

Steam: 75/100

Choose one of six factions and assemble a deck of hundreds of unique cards to defeat your opponent. The goal is to top the rating...

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...

Bunny Mahjo

Simulation, Indie, Strategy, Tactics, Online, Board / Group Game, Third-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Linux → 10 October 2018

Bunny Mahjo is an online simulator of a strategic tactical board game. This is classic mahjong with the ability to create your own levels and play or do them with...

A.W.O.L.

Free game, Shooter, First-person view, Tactics, Stealth, Indie

Game released: Linux → 16 September 2022

Players: 7.2/10

A.W.O.L. is a free first-person shooter developed on the Duke Nukem 3D engine and Ion Fury. You'll play as Dwayne Allen, a recently demobilized special forces...

Interstellar Marines

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

Early Access: Linux → 2 July 2013

Players: 8.5/10

Frost

Strategy, Board / Group Game, Card game, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 5 July 2016

Frost is a board card strategy game in a fantasy setting, created by famous artist Jerome Bodine. The game is inspired by projects such as Dominion and Ascension...

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...

Steam Squad

Strategy, Isometric, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 28 July 2016

Players: 1/10

Steam Squad is a tactical strategy with an isometric camera view and turn-based battles. The game takes place in an alternative universe of the First World War. You...

Masterplan

Action, Strategy, Indie, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 4 June 2015

Metacritic: 68/100

Masterplan is an action game with a mixture of strategy, indie game and tactical game from the developers from the Shark Punch studio. The main publisher of the...

Long Live Caesar

Indie, Role-playing game, Tactics, Historical, Roguelike, Side view

Game released: Linux → 16 December 2024

A step -by -step role -playing strategy with elements of a crogue in which the fate of the Roman Empire depends on the decisions of one person. Playing for Guy...

Chronicle of Ruin

Role-playing game, In real time, Turn-based, Tactics

Frozen: Linux → 2016

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

Chronicle of Ruin is a pixel art tactical RPG inspired by Ogre Battle, Final Fantasy VI, and Final Fantasy Tactics. Experience classic dungeon crawling adventures...

Spacejacked

Arcade, Action, Strategy, Indie, Tactics, Side view

Game released: Linux → 26 February 2016

Players: 6.5/10

Spacejacked is an exciting arcade game with strategy elements in the tower defense genre with a side view. In the role of space engineer Dave Paprovsky, you have to...

Robothorium

Role-playing game, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Combat robots, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: Linux → 31 January 2019

Robothorium is a tactical role-playing game with turn-based combat in a sci-fi setting from the creators of Dungeon Rushers. As an artificial intelligence, you will...

Demonschool

Role-playing game, Adventure, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Visual novel, Tactics, Comedy, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: Linux → 19 November 2025

Metacritic: 74/100

A tactical RPG with an unusual approach to combat, where every move is also an action. The story takes place on a mysterious island, where the boundary between the...

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...

RavenWeald

Free game, Indie, Strategy, Tactics, Turn-based, Roguelike, Fantasy, Isometric, Procedural generation

Early Access: Linux → 13 January 2021; Game released: Linux → 8 September 2022

A free strategy game with turn-based combat and roguelike elements in a fantasy setting. The main action takes place in a magical forest filled with deadly...

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...

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...

Live Lens

Shooter, First-person view, Indie, Tactics

Game released: Linux → 30 July 2025

A tactical shooter with a body-camera view and real-life graphics. The game has three modes: a single story campaign, where you need to uncover a conspiracy...

Warbanners

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

Game released: Linux → 18 October 2017

Players: 7.5/10

Warbanners is a tactical strategy game with turn-based battles and role-playing elements set in a fantasy world. You will take control of a mercenary squad and go...

Breach & Clear: DEADline

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

Game released: Linux → 21 July 2015

Pretend

Free game, Arcade, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Tactics

Game released: Linux → 6 January 2021

Players: 7.7/10

Pretend is a casual multiplayer online game about social deduction. The game is very similar to Among Us, but instead of a space base, the action takes place in...

Lawnarchy

Collectible card game (CCG), Tactics, Board / Group Game, Online, Comedy

Game released: Linux → 30 March 2022

An adaptation of a board game that can be played by up to 4 people. The goal of each participant is to show that his lawn is better than his neighbors. Various...

Sunset World Online

Online, Role-playing game, MMO, Platformer, Adventure, Cooperative (co-op), Roguelike, Side view, Tactics

Early Access: Linux → 2 March 2022

Sunset World Online is a side-scrolling adventure online role-playing game with platforming elements. You can gather your group and go on an adventure to the edge...

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...

Defend the Highlands

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

Game released: Linux → 6 November 2015

Defend the Highlands is a humorous tower defense strategy game set in a medieval setting. The events of the game take place in Scotland, where proud highlanders are...

Tactics

Best Games in the Tactics genre for Linux