10 Best Build-em-up Games for Linux

Civilization VI combines the elements of Turn-based Strategy, Historical, Single and Multiplayer 4X video game created by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. It is the sixth marvelous entry in the series of Civilization and offers enhanced gameplay, mechanics, and features. The game takes place in the historical-themed world and allows the player to lead his civilization from an early settlements and become a super power using one of different condition such as technology superiority, military power, and diplomacy leadership. In the beginning, you can start from a small tribe and your task is to explore the world, find new cities, build shelters, buildings, recruit your army, research new technologies, gather resources and train your force to defend your empire. Control the entire planet by defeat other players or AI-controlled Characters across different periods of development. Gather resources to survive longer, and conquer the land of other players to loot their resources. Civilization VI includes core features such as Expansive Empires, Active Research, Dynamic Diplomacy, Combined Arms, Enhance Multiplayer, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

The settlers, developed by Ubisoft Blue Bite and published by Ubisoft back in 1993, is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) video game series. The series comprises of total eight main games in the series including the remakes and the recent game was made available in the markets in late 2012. The whole game series features Real Time Strategy game-play in which the player builds a civilization, gathers resources, unlocks new buildings and wages wars against the enemies. The Settlers offers a unique RTS gaming experience along with a community of players all around the world. Players can communicate, make alliances and attack the enemies from different locations and conquer their lands. With all the fancies provided, The Settlers is available to play on numerous gaming platforms as Amiga, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, iOS and Android.

Tropico 5 is a marvelous new MMO-RTS, City-Building, Management Simulation that offers gameplay a lot similar to its predecessors and Anno series games. With a unique Co-op Multiplayer (4-Player) feature, Tropico 5 lets you build whole cities on different islands and allows you to work with or against each other. The main task in the game is to manage your cities and take your settlement to the Colonial Era, witness World Wars, Cold War and finally reach to the modern era, embrace technological advancements and thrive in an advanced society. You can also be one of the super powers of the time by simply working hard, write the constitution and decide the independence of your cities or countries and by waging wars against your enemies and defeating them. With all the wonderful building and management options, great visuals, and an addictive game-play, Tropico 5 is a brilliant Simulation to spend your precious time on. Do try it out for a beautiful MMO, RTS, management and City-building experience.

Kerbal Space Program or also known as KSP is a Single-player Space Flight, Building and Construction and Simulation video game by Squad. The game is built using the updated Unity Engine and offers playability on Multiple Platforms including Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Wii. The game allows the players to control a whole Space Mission Program named as Kerbal Space Program, Have a Crew of Humanoid Aliens known as Kerbals and enjoy Exploring the Space. Game’s Complex and realistic Orbital Physics helps players learn about the Hohmann Transfer Orbits (Start from a Lower Orbit and end up in a Higher Orbit) maneuvers and enjoy piloting the ship. According to the gameplay and game story, the game tasks the players to head a Nascent Space Program, Control the Kerbals (Intelligent Humanoid Aliens from an Earth-like planet Kerbin) and enjoy learning to maneuver into Space. Kerbal Space Program gameplay is divided into two main parts such as Construction and Flight, and it allows the players to construct various types of Rockets, Aircraft, Rovers, etc. Once the ships are created, the players can simply launch them into Space from in-game launch Pad, explore the Space and complete various objectives of the game. The game offers various types of mission such as Reaching to a Certain Height, Escape the Atmosphere, Reach Stable Orbit, Capture Asteroids, Create Space Stations, Visit different Planets and collect information about them, etc. With all the Space Exploration fun, Unique game Physics and mechanics, and interesting gameplay, Kerbal Space Program is a fun Space Simulation to enjoy.

Stellaris is a Grand Strategy, 4K, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The game offers a thrilling gameplay centers on resource management, space exploration, establishing an empire, diplomacy and spacefaring civilizations. It mixes the RTS (Real-time Strategy), and space exploration elements and takes place in the Sci-fi-themed world focuses on space in the future 2200. In the start of the game, the player controls a strange species in the beginning level of space exploration, right after the invention of FLT (Faster-than-light) ship technology. In the game, the player manages a ship, including building, science, and military vessels. There is only a single planet in the start of the game offers a single science ship, a construction ship, and three small warships to progress. The player needs to establish his empire, recruit his force, and effort to battle spacefaring enemies and more to score the points and use them to unlock additional content. With detailed features, improved gameplay, and wonderful controls, Stellaris is the incredible game for space lovers.

Prison Architect combines the elements of Construction and Management Simulation created and published by Introversion Software. The game offers top-down gameplay and deals with city-building genre. The main objective of the player is to build and run a prison to earn money and experience points. It offers the similar gameplay like Theme Hospital, and the player has to build different units, rooms, cages, and office. Hire staff such as a warden, workers, and guards and train them. There are two types of roles that the player can assume such as Governor and Architect. It has a set of levels, and the player will rank up as he completes the objectives. The player can enjoy two different types of modes offering different challenges, story and gameplay such as Escape mode and Story mode. Navigate the world, complete tasks and expand the prison further and further to earn lots of money and points and compete against rival NPCs. With superb gameplay, addictive soundtracks, and brilliant visuals, Prison Architect is the best game as compared to other Business Simulations.

Kingdoms and Castles is a Strategy, City-Building, Sandbox, and Management Simulation developed and published by Lion Shield, LLC. The game features Single-player mode and is about building a castle from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling town. It takes place in the medieval settings, and you have to build your kingdom surrounded by dangerous castles. You start the game from an empty land, and your objective is to establish a city by placing different buildings, gather resources, and complete a series of missions to collect money. You must recruit your army, equip them with weapons and lead them during battlefield to defend the city and its inhabitant. Expand your city further and raise your people up and keep them happy by offering the best services. You explore the world from an isometric perspective, unlock additional content to use during the game and decorate your city to look beautiful. Navigate the open-ended world and immerse yourself in sandbox gameplay experience. Kingdoms and Castles offer core features such as lots of Levels, Upgrades, Types of Buildings, Resources to collect, and more.

Pockie Ninja II Social is an Action, Massively Multiplayer Online, and Browser-based video game developed by Game321. The game combines the city-building and battle elements and lets you create a unique ninja world. There are up to eighty-four ninjas from Naruto and you can select one of them to start off your game. Through customization features, you can change the appearance of your character using different accessories and items. Interact with other players, create an alliance with them to take part in battle against rival players to take down them. As the game progress, other features will be unlocked. Pockie Ninja II Social takes place in the fantasy-based world and revolves around turn-based combat element. You can fight against other players in PvP mode to show off your fighting abilities. Pockie Ninja II Social offers core features such as a variety of Quests, Fantasy Environment, PvP, and more. Try it out, and it’ll entertain you.

SimCity 4 combines the elements of Construction and Management, City-Building, Crafting and Simulation developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major entry in the series of SimCity. In the beginning, you have an empty land, and the ultimate task is to create different buildings which grow into a fantastic and beautiful city. There are different types of buildings, materials, and items to use and create. Gather resources and build settlements, commercial buildings, houses, shops, roads, and more. Offers all the facilities to the inhabitants and keep them happy. Compete against rival NPCs and earn experience points and money to unlock further content in the game. In the game, you can assume the role of the Mayor and your goal is to populate all tracts into cities. You’ll face different challenges such as overpopulation, electricity shortage, garbage, water, disposal and other. The game is distributed into three different modes such as MySim, mayor, and god. Establish a city and earn money through different ways. SimCity 4 offers exciting features such as Build an Entire Region, Unleash your Imagination, Upgrades, Competition, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

OpenTTD is an Addictive, Transporting, Business, Online, Single and Multiplayer Simulation developed by OpenTTD Team. In the game, your main goal is to earn lots of money via transporting freight and passengers by Rail, Air, Water, and Road. It is a free game with exciting features such as multiple languages, a huge range of maps, artificial intelligence and more. It’s on you to play solo or with other players. In the beginning, you have only a little amount of resources with a tough task to become a transport tycoon. To do, you must create buildings, roads, harbors, rail station and bus station. Transport passengers from one place to another location and earn money. Open your office and sign contract with other players to unlock new features. Purchase airplanes, ships, buses and trains and use them to generate money. Start your cargo business and expand it further and further. Complete challenging tasks and rule in the world of transport. OpenTTD is one of the best game as compared to other business Simulations.