The Best Empire Games for Linux

Update : Sid Meier\'s Civilization VII added at rank #1.
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025)

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Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

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

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Stellaris (2016)

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Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.


  • grand-strategy
  • empire
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • resource
  • exploration
  • war
  • construction

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X4: Foundations (2018)

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PC Windows Linux

X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 7.50 Update!


  • space
  • trading
  • simulation
  • economy
  • empire
  • sandbox
  • flight
  • moddable
  • 4x
  • building
  • sci-fi
  • simulated

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Sid Meieras CivilizationA VI (2016)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

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

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Rise of Industry (2019)

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Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Rise of Industry, a strategic tycoon game set in the 1930s. Build and manage your own industrial empire as you navigate a dynamically evolving world. Take on the role of a budding entrepreneur, constructing factories, optimizing production lines, and trading with developing cities. With its blend of accessible gameplay and strategic depth, Rise of Industry offers hours of addictive fun for both new and experienced players alike.


What we like:
  • Streamlined gameplay
  • In-depth research tree
  • Interesting concept
  • Affordable price
What could be improved:
  • Awful tutorial
  • Confusing UI
  • Incomplete game feeling
  • Issues with train terminals and road connections

  • empire
  • management
  • city-building
  • resource-management
  • economy
  • trains
  • simulation
  • tycoon
  • trading
  • sandbox
  • farming
  • base-building
  • truck
  • strategy
  • zoo

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