The Best Board-game Games for Linux

Update, : Colorlines added at rank #27.
1

Gremlins, Inc. (2016)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.


  • card
  • board-game
  • steampunk
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • dice
  • satire
  • moddable
  • multiplayer
  • political
  • tabletop

2

Terraformers (2022)

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Mac OS PC Windows Linux

Transform Mars into a habitable planet in Terraformers. With challenging strategizing and resource management, explore the planet and expand population, all while watching the stunning new natural wonders build up before your eyes. Take on different scenarios and bonuses and create a thriving utopia. Get lost in the addictive puzzle-like game with unique replayability and rewarding graphics and UI.


Pros:
  • Focus on strategy
  • Various difficulty levels
  • Unique victory conditions
  • Nice graphics and UI
  • Rich soundtrack
Cons:
  • Only one way to lose the game
  • Some bugs present
  • Game can become repetitive

  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • city-building
  • 4x
  • board-game
  • resource-management
  • base-building
  • pve
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • building
  • futuristic
  • card
  • simulation
  • economy

3

Istanbul (2018)

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

Collect and trade goods! Plan ahead! Earn rubies and win the race to fortune! Become the best merchant in Istanbul! This faithful adaptation of one of the best board games of all time will turn you into a merchand on a jurney from rags to riches. 🕌📦👳


  • asynchronous
  • board-game
  • multiplayer
  • tabletop
  • platform
  • local
  • online
  • mouse
  • touch-friendly
  • 4-player
  • strategy
  • achievements
  • trading
  • turn-based

4

Spirit Island (2020)

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Become the spirits of the land, and defend the island from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction! Your spirits work with the native islanders to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game.

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  • board-game
  • destruction
  • nature
  • grand-strategy
  • card
  • tabletop
  • cooperative
  • deckbuilder
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • local
  • tactical
  • alternate-historical

5

Armello (2015)

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Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.


  • board-game
  • card
  • dice
  • tabletop
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • fantasy

6

Steam: Rails to Riches (2021)

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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows

The official version of one of the best board games - Steam: Rails to Riches. Take control of a railway company, issue shares, build railroads, deliver goods along an network of tracks and stations and make profit to expand.

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  • board-game
  • hex
  • turn-based
  • asynchronous
  • 4-player
  • trains
  • local
  • strategy
  • multiplayer
  • grid
  • cycling
  • touch-friendly

7

Axis & Allies 1942 Online (2019)

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Android IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.


  • board-game
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • wargame
  • cooperative
  • war
  • world-war-2
  • naval
  • asynchronous
  • historical
  • real-time
  • tabletop
  • i
  • local
  • dice

8

Eight-Minute Empire (2017)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Eight-Minute Empire is the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes.

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  • board-game
  • asynchronous
  • card-driven
  • turn-based
  • card
  • strategy
  • touch-friendly
  • multiplayer
  • empire
  • 4-player
  • short
  • local
  • resource
  • casual
  • cardgame

9

Senet (2022)

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Digital edition of a board game from ancient Egypt meant for two players, Senet is a family friendly turn-based strategy race game made in 3D.

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  • board-game
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • historical
  • tabletop
  • cinematic
  • mythology
  • edutainment
  • family-friendly
  • controller-support
  • point-and-click
  • tomb
  • tactical
  • pvp

10

Paladin's Oath (2022)

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Complex Strategy Fantasy card game RPG inspired by board games like Mage Knight or Gloomhaven. Combines elements of RPG, light deck-building, puzzle and strategy. Absolutely no micro-transactions, virtual currencies or any of that, ever

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  • card
  • board-game
  • strategy
  • battler
  • dark
  • deckbuilder
  • magic
  • rpg
  • grid
  • isometric
  • movement
  • fantasy
  • medieval
  • hex
  • 2d

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