Starcraft (Series) Alternatives for Linux

Starcraft is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is 0 A.D., which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Starcraft and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Starcraft are Warzone 2100, Warcraft III, Zero-K and Widelands.

Starcraft alternatives are mainly RTS Games but may also be Historical Games or City Building Games. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Starcraft.

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Starcraft is a strategy game by Blizzard Entertainment. Based in the distant future, you must gather resources and expand...

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0 A.D.
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42 0 A.D. alternatives
0 A.D. is a free, open-source, cross-platform real-time strategy (RTS) game of ancient warfare. In short, it is a historically-based war/economy game that allows players to relive or rewrite the history of Western civilizations, focusing on the years between 500 B.C. and 500 A.D.
- - 0 A.D. is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Starcraft.
- - 0 A.D. is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Starcraft.
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1. Multiplayer0 A.D. offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single player0 A.D. has one or more single player game modes.
Warzone 2100
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Warzone 2100 is a real-time strategy game, was originally developed by Pumpkin Studios and published by Eidos Interactive. In 1999, it was released commercially for Microsoft Windows and Sony PlayStation. Pumpkin Studios ended their support for Warzone 2100 on January 5, 2000.
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1. PortableWarzone 2100 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. MultiplayerWarzone 2100 offers a game mode for more than one player.
3. Single playerWarzone 2100 has one or more single player game modes.
4. Player vs PlayerYou can compete against other real players in Warzone 2100.
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Most users think Warzone 2100 is a great Starcraft alternative.
Warcraft III
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Wine
46 Warcraft III alternatives
Set a generation before the events of the original Warcraft began, Warcraft II is a real-time strategy game by Blizzard Entertainment. Cunning, sinister, and seemingly unstoppable, the demonic Burning Legion prepare to launch their long-awaited assault on the mortal world.
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1. MultiplayerWarcraft III offers a game mode for more than one player.
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Most users think Warcraft III is a great Starcraft alternative.
Zero-K
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Free • Open Source
RTS Game
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17 Zero-K alternatives
Do you want epic battles?

Do you want breathtakingly gigantic scenes of glorious destruction and heart-pounding action?

The graphics on this game are amazing, especially given the infinite scalability.

Giant battles? Why, Yes! Why fight a war with subtlety when you can send.
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Zero-K Features
1. Endless gameplayZero-K offers at least one game mode that allows you to play indefinitely.
2. Single playerZero-K has one or more single player game modes.
3. Player vs PlayerYou can compete against other real players in Zero-K.
4. MultiplayerZero-K offers a game mode for more than one player.
5. PortableZero-K can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Widelands
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Historical Game
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26 Widelands alternatives
Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode. The game was inspired by Settlers II™ (© Bluebyte) but has significantly more variety and depth to it. Still, it is easy to get started through playable tutorials.
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CaesarIA
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City Building Game
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Wine
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28 CaesarIA alternatives
CaesarIA is an open source remake of Caesar III game released by Impressions Games in 1998, it aims to expand the possibilities of the classical city-building simulators and to add new features showing the city life. Now the game work with Windows, Linux, Mac, Haiku and Android.
- - CaesarIA is the most popular Android alternative to Starcraft.
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1. MultiplayerCaesarIA offers a game mode for more than one player.
Medieval
Dune Legacy
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Free • Open Source
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Flathub
39 Dune Legacy alternatives
Dune Legacy is an effort by a handful of developers to revitalize the first-ever real-time strategy game. The original game was the basis for the hugely successful Command and Conquer series, and the gameplay has been replicated an extended to a wide variety of storylines and...
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1. Endless gameplayDune Legacy offers at least one game mode that allows you to play indefinitely.
Evolution RTS (Series)
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13 Evolution RTS alternatives
An Open Source RTS game designed using the Spring Engine. Its gameplay is designed specifically to appeal to gamers of all skill levels. The gameplay is designed around the use of unit groups, and the mixture of your unit group often will determine how successful you are in...
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Beyond All Reason
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Free • Open Source
RTS Game
Windows
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24 Beyond All Reason alternatives
The Total Annihilation Inspired RTS you've been waiting for is coming.
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Beyond All Reason Features
1. MultiplayerBeyond All Reason offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single playerBeyond All Reason has one or more single player game modes.
3. Player vs PlayerYou can compete against other real players in Beyond All Reason.
The Fertile Crescent
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Discord
Indie DB
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20 The Fertile Crescent alternatives
Settle your people on fertile land, gather resources and construct your village, as the commander of a Bronze Age civilization in the Near East. Inspired by the rise and fall of historical civilizations, you must manage the delicate balance between food production and the...
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1. MultiplayerThe Fertile Crescent offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single playerThe Fertile Crescent has one or more single player game modes.
Earth (Series)
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Windows
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Wine
28 Earth alternatives
Earth 2140, 2150 and 2160 are 2-D real-time strategy computer games created in 1997, 1999 and 2000 by Polish-based Reality Pump Studios and published by TopWare Interactive (later acquired by Zuxxez Entertainment).
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1. MultiplayerEarth offers a game mode for more than one player.
Sci-fi
Globulation 2
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Free • Open Source
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15 Globulation 2 alternatives
Globulation 2 is an innovative Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game which reduces micro-management by automatically assigning tasks to units.
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