Category: Music

Last month, ERSATZ, the speed focused hardcore action-platformer with a musical twist added Linux support and since I love a good beat I gave it a go. Here's some thoughts.

There is a huge 90% discount for a double package featuring both 'Frederic' rhythm games until September 26th. Right now, if you buy the games separately, they would cost you USD 10.98 in total, but with this deal you'll only pay USD 0.89 for both.

Auto-Staccato is a new action rhythm game coming to Linux and it's trying to get on Steam. Think of Audiosurf with swords and magics, it looks amusing.

Doing my usual perusing through changelogs, game updates and so on I come across new ports. This time Wailing Heights caught my interest. A body-hopping, musical adventure game, set in a horrific hamlet of monsters.

The game, featuring an unlikely combination of gameplay elements, was a surprise release. We have Ethan Lee and FNA to thank for the port and we can expect to see more of his ports in the near future.

Audiosurf 2 is the sequel to the smash hit music game Audiosurf, and as the name suggests you do literally surf the music. The sequel is available day-1 on Linux thanks to having a build during the Early Access time.

Crypt of the NecroDancer was a bloody good idea for a game, and it is executed well. The game has now left Early Access.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is really awesome, and it's going to exit early access this month. If you love your music it's a fantastic game.

Ride your music. Use your own music to create your own experience on a roller-coaster-like track. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. We take a look at the new Linux release.

Sentris is a new kind of music game that puts you at the epicenter of musical creation. It's colourful and filled with great music, so what more could you want?

Micron has been out for Linux for a little while, but it hasn't seemed to gain a big following. Hopefully this new and updated Steam release will fix that.

The excellent and frustrating Crypt of the Necrodancer comes to Steam Early Access on the 30th of July, and comes complete with a Linux version.

The developers of DubWars noted last month that in the next update a Linux version is on the table. We love games that mix music into the gameplay and DubWars could be a winner.

What would happen if a concert of a female rock band was invaded by a horde of zombies? The answer to that question can be found in this video game which combines both, classic gameplay from the Arcade Golden Age with modern 3D graphics. Enter Rock Zombie and it looks funny.

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. The developers have stated it's possible to port, but we just need to show enough interest.

A Mini-Sequel for Electronic Super Joy! A brand new World, ending in an Epic Boss Fight! Jump, dodge & dance among insane hazards, missiles, lasers & monsters!

The super-addictive and very, very hard platform game finally arrives on Steam - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! Well that's what the developers claim anyway.

As a music lover and a fan of Tower Defence games this has me interested. Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic game play with a dynamic music system.

I'm excited to announce that Curtis Schweitzer has agreed to create the music for Airships, which is now also available from Desura.

I am not usually one for puzzle games, but Circuits caught my attention due to being music-orientated. Circuits is a musical puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level.