The Best Naval Games for Linux

Update : Shipping Manager added at rank #10.
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Airships: Conquer the Skies (2018)

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Linux PC Windows Mac OS

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!


  • grand-strategy
  • real-time
  • naval
  • steampunk
  • strategy
  • i
  • wargame
  • 4x
  • authentic
  • pvp
  • data-driven
  • cooperative
  • mech
  • combat
  • tanks

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Sail Forth (2022)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Set sail in Sail Forth, a captivating sea adventure where you command a fleet, battle pirates, and unveil secrets. Enjoy a living ocean with ever-changing weather as you explore exotic islands and customize your ships for thrilling naval combat. Discover freedom on the high seas and create your own legend!

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What we like:
  • Diverse activities for endless fun
  • Variety of weapons for custom ship builds
  • Engaging combat with tactical freedom
  • Beautiful art style with impressive vistas
What could be improved:
  • AI for fleet ships lacks independence
  • End-game content may lack challenge

  • sailing
  • naval
  • pirates
  • procedural
  • physics
  • relaxing
  • lore

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From the Depths (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.


  • naval
  • vehicle
  • sandbox
  • campaign
  • building
  • gun
  • voxel
  • tutorial
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • physics
  • crafting
  • strategy
  • combat
  • customization

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Shipped (2019)

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Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive.

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  • naval
  • local
  • 4-player
  • royale
  • sailing
  • racing
  • multiplayer
  • pirates
  • competitive

5

Wargame: Red Dragon (2014)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.


  • naval
  • real-time
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • million-selling
  • infantry
  • war
  • battle

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Abandon Ship (2019)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Mac OS Linux

Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.


  • naval
  • tactical
  • pirates
  • rogue-like
  • cult
  • lovecraftian
  • perma-death
  • real-time
  • cthulhu
  • fantasy
  • combat

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Hex of Steel (2020)

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Get ready for a truly immersive wargame experience with Hex of Steel! With adaptive AI, colossal scenarios, multiplayer modes, customizable gameplay, and engaging sound and graphics, this game delivers limitless possibilities. Build your army, use over 50 policies, explore dynamic weather, and relish the alluring gaming atmosphere with no DLC policy that doesn't put a strain on your budget.

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What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Attentive developer who listens to players
  • Unique tools in massive theater-wide scenarios
  • Easily moddable and customizable gameplay
  • Affordable price
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty in spotting active units without zooming in or out
  • No stacking which some players may prefer

  • strategy
  • naval
  • turn-based
  • tactical

8

War Thunder (2013)

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Xbox One Android Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 PC Windows

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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  • tanks
  • naval
  • combat
  • world-war-2
  • flight
  • war
  • battle
  • realistic
  • vehicle
  • mmo
  • military
  • cold
  • historical
  • multiplayer

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Waves of Steel (2021)

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Linux PC Windows

If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!

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  • naval
  • world-war-2
  • building
  • moddable
  • historical
  • character
  • vehicle
  • combat
  • alternate
  • customization
  • war
  • arcade
  • tps
  • wargame

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Shipping Manager (2023)

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Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.

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  • naval
  • tactical
  • colony
  • empire
  • simulation
  • grand-strategy
  • diplomacy
  • capitalism
  • resource-management
  • strategy
  • economy
  • building
  • modern
  • time-management
  • management

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