Games like Seven Kingdoms on Linux
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Seven Kingdoms (1997) run on Linux. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Kingdoms and Castles at € 19,49. All of them are made by independent developers.
Linux is unusually strong for classic gaming, because the open-source engine ports that keep old games alive were often written on it. Native builds are common for anything using a community engine, and most of the rest runs through Proton, which is the same technology that powers the Steam Deck.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Kingdoms and Castles Indie
€ 19,49A compact city builder with raids to survive, easy to start and hard to put down.
Kingdoms and Castles runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries Indie
FreeThe original game maintained as a free open-source release.
Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Northgard Indie
€ 29,99An indie RTS combining economy, expansion and tactical warfare.
Northgard is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Northgard runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to Seven Kingdoms are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
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