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A Big List Of Linux FPS Games, Here's Over 30 To Check Out

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Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is the definitive compilation of the landmark first-person shooter that includes enhanced versions of Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and three unique expansion packs as well as the original version of the classic game.
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Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.
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AssaultCube
AssaultCube is a FREE, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the CUBE engine. Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!
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Red Eclipse
Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the casual first person arena shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.
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3079
3079 is a futuristic, open-world action first-person role playing game. All areas, buildings, items, quests and characters are randomly generated. You will find unique lands & challenges. I hope you enjoy it! You arrive on a planet experiencing constant war.
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3089
3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. You are a promising robotic android design, made by the Overlord, placed on planet Xax.
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Receiver
Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a Colt 1911 A1 and an audiocassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones. If you'd like to try making a mod for Receiver, click here to check out the source code repository.
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45.
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Estrange
Estranged tells the story of a lone fisherman, whose ship is stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm. Explore the rich environments and meet the curious inhabitants of the island as you find a way back to the mainland.
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Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
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Half-Life: Source
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
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Half-Life 2 & Its episodes
NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
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Verdun
Verdun is a squad based multiplayer first person shooter set in the first world war. Inspired by the infamous battle of Verdun in 1916 players are able to take part in never seen before WWI action. Made by 3 indie developers from BlackMill and M2H. Game Features in a nutshell Unique World War One setting.
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Alien Arena
Do you like old school deathmatch with modern features? How about rich, colorful, arcadelike atmospheres? How about...retro Sci Fi? Then you're going to love what Alien Arena has in store for you! This game combines some of the very best aspects of such games as Quake III and Unreal Tournament and wraps them up with a retro alien theme, while adding tons of original ideas to make the game quite unique.
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Xonotic
Xonotic is a free and fast-paced first person shooter for Linux, Mac, and Windows. It combines addictive, arena-style gameplay with rapid movement and a wide array of weapons. Xonotic is available under the permissive GPLv2 license.
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Paranautical Activity
Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
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OpenArena
OpenArena is a Free Content project. Its goal is to create new, original media while providing a stand-alone multiplayer game in the process.
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Fancy Skulls
Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style.
Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.
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zikzak Mar 24, 2014
Two major games missing from the list:
Return to castle Wolfenstien: Enemy territory
Tremulous (although it is now replaced by Unvanquished)

(And of course all the Unreal Tournaments)
JoZ3 Mar 24, 2014
A new fps/puzzle game: Attractio, check in humble bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/attractio_storefront and official web: http://attractio-game.com/
Liam Dawe Mar 24, 2014
Quoting: JoZ3A new fps/puzzle game: Attractio, check in humble bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/attractio_storefront and official web: http://attractio-game.com/

The developer actually emailed me that a week ago I have been waiting for them to tell me the Linux version was available :/
PlayX Mar 24, 2014
Quake4, Doom3, UT2004, Quake Wars, Prey,
leillo1975 Mar 24, 2014
A good compilation. I love SS3, Half Life2 and Metro LL
Orkultus Mar 24, 2014
Day of Defeat + DoD source, Nexuiz, Quake, Quake 2, Quake 3 Arena, World of Padman, True Combat Elite, UT2003, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Smokin Guns, Soldier of Fortune, and Kingpin: Life of Crime.
Samsai Mar 24, 2014
Quoting: OrkultusDay of Defeat + DoD source, Nexuiz, Quake, Quake 2, Quake 3 Arena, World of Padman, True Combat Elite, UT2003, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Smokin Guns, Soldier of Fortune, and Kingpin: Life of Crime.
IMO there is no need to talk about Nexuiz anymore as it's basically dead (thanks to IllFonic) and its successor Xonotic was mentioned on the article.
Xanni Mar 24, 2014
Two more that I enjoy: Cold War and Prey.
Jest Mar 24, 2014
Quoting: PlayXQuake4, Doom3, UT2004, Quake Wars, Prey,
Exactly what I was thinking.
lpbbear Mar 24, 2014
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