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I love RTS games and 8-Bit Armies looks really awesome, the developers have talked about a Linux version, but there's so solid answer. It's time to show how many people want it.

The developer said this on the Steam forum:
QuoteWe talked about making a Linux-compatible version, but no decision has been made either way yet.


If you like the look of it, I suggest posting your support in there. I think we really need more real-time strategy games like this, we have a lack of them. We have a fair few turn based strategy games, but not many like this.

It reminds me a bit of early Westwood games like Red Alert, I love the style.

About the game (From Steam)
8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game for the PC. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of military units, and ultimately crush your opponents! 8-Bit Armies features offline single-player missions, two-player cooperative missions, AI skirmish mode, and Player-vs-Player Multiplayer modes running on dedicated game servers. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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8 comments

minj Apr 20, 2016
Sort of reminds me of Red Alert
Liam Dawe Apr 20, 2016
Quoting: minjSort of reminds me of Red Alert
That's what I though too, early Westwood games.
Storminator16 Apr 20, 2016
Yes, I would be all over this. :)
cRaZy-bisCuiT Apr 20, 2016
Yes, we do need more RTS. No, I don't like the look of it so I don't care if they'll port it. ;)
booman Apr 20, 2016
Quoting: GuestAlso no LAN mode unfortunately. But they are still undecided. So additional feedback/demand could help, too:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/427250/discussions/0/368542844488277421/

Really hope to play this game on Linux in lan ...
I don't know what it is with games these days and no LAN. How are we supposed to play LAN parties without a LAN? Everything is internet only multi-player, which I totally understand, but what if my internet is too slow? What if I want to play LAN at a hotel or gaming conference?
fagnerln Apr 20, 2016
Quoting: cRaZy-bisCuiTYes, we do need more RTS. No, I don't like the look of it so I don't care if they'll port it. ;)

You're a silly selfish. :P
Milanium Apr 21, 2016
If they decide against a Linux/Mac version, it might be possible to create a clone based on the OpenRA engine.
eldude2124 Apr 23, 2016
did they use unity to make this game ?
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