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Language learning game Lingotopia to release on August 16th with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 10 Aug 2018

If you fancy learning a new language, Lingotopia might make it less of a chore as this adventure game has you play as a little girl shipwrecked on the shores of a strange island.

The developer of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has posted about possible issues with the Linux release

By Liam Dawe, 10 Aug 2018

Bulwark Studios seem to be remaining cautious in their approach to the Linux (and Mac) versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus.

Talking point: Leaving user reviews for Linux games can really help a developer

By Liam Dawe, 9 Aug 2018

We all know the current Linux gaming market share isn't turning heads and it can be tough to persuade developers that having a Linux version is worth it. I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about user reviews and how they can help out.

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Build and manage a colony in Kubifaktorium, developed primarily on Linux and funding on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 8 Aug 2018

Kubifaktorium from developer Mirko Seithe (previously made BossConstructor) is a colony building and management sim that mixes in automation and transports systems like Factorio.

SpaceBourne might see a Linux version, according to demand after release

By Corben, 8 Aug 2018

SpaceBourne, an open space exploration game with RPG elements may see a Linux release, based on demand.

Chaotic co-op cooking game Overcooked! 2 is now officially out with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 7 Aug 2018

Developer Ghost Town Games along with publisher Team17 have today released the chaotic co-op cooking game Overcooked! 2.

Dicey Dungeons, a new roguelike from Terry Cavanagh is a little bit addictive

By Liam Dawe, 6 Aug 2018

Dicey Dungeons is a new roguelike from Terry Cavanagh, Marlowe Dobbe, and Chipzel that seems quite simple, until you start getting further in and it becomes quite addictive.

Prison Architect update 15 gives inmates more ways to escape

By Liam Dawe, 6 Aug 2018

Thought your high security prison was good enough? Think again. Introversion Software have given Prison Architect inmates a few more tricks to escape with update 15.

GOG have added a bunch of Hidden Object puzzle games from Artifex Mundi

By Liam Dawe, 6 Aug 2018

For those who like the more relaxing experience that can be found in Hidden Object puzzle games, you might want to hop on over to GOG as they recently added a bunch.

TO4: Tactical Operations, a new free FPS will have a Linux version

By Liam Dawe, 6 Aug 2018

TO4: Tactical Operations is an Unreal Engine powered free first-person shooter that's coming to Steam and they're planning a Linux version.

Knights of Light, a historical action RPG set in the Middle East will support Linux, currently on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 6 Aug 2018

Egyptian studio Rumbling Games Studio are seeking funds for Knights of Light, a new open-world action RPG with a narrative historical story.

A new SteamOS beta is out with GPU driver updates and a fresh Linux kernel

By Liam Dawe, 4 Aug 2018

Not to be confused with the upcoming SteamOS 3.0, this beta update is for the current 'Brewmaster' release.

You can get Rise of the Tomb Raider in the current Humble Monthly

By Liam Dawe, 3 Aug 2018

This latest Humble Monthly is a bit different, as it's giving you a choice for the early unlock games so Linux gamers can grab Rise of the Tomb Raider.

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DXVK, the Vulkan-based layer for Direct3D 11 with Wine has another fresh release

By Liam Dawe, 3 Aug 2018

The amazing progress with DXVK continues! This Vulkan-based compatibility layer for Direct3D 11 with Wine just put out version 0.64 with fixes for Dragonball Xenoverse 2, Final Fantasy XV and more.

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The space RPG Star Traders: Frontiers from Trese Brothers Games is now out

By Liam Dawe, 3 Aug 2018

After being in Early Access since late last year, Trese Brothers Games pushed hard and fast on patches to improve Star Traders: Frontiers and it's now officially out.