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Nightdive Studio's latest revamp with Blood: Fresh Supply is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, May 10, 2019

Fear not Linux gamers, you too will be getting in on the action as Blood: Fresh Supply is coming to Linux.

Zeroptian Invasion looks like a fun bit of retro shoot 'em up action and it's now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, May 9, 2019

Zeroptian Invasion, released originally last year officially gained Linux support last month and it looks like a pretty sweet retro shoot 'em up.

The Glass Staircase, a homage to classic survival horrors and Italian zombie movies adds Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Apr 30, 2019

Super-retro looking horror title The Glass Staircase added official Linux support earlier this month and it looks pretty freaky.

Put on your headband and enter the internet of dreams, Hypnospace Outlaw is out

By Liam Dawe, Mar 13, 2019

Hypnospace Outlaw is both ridiculous and brilliant, a game that simulates the '90s internet in a rather disturbing way and it's out now with Linux support.

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is the new FPS from 3D Realms, coming to Linux this Summer

By Liam Dawe, Mar 7, 2019

This is going to be awesome, 3D Realms along with KillPixel and 1C Entertainment have revealed WRATH: Aeon of Ruin their new retro-FPS. It's also releasing with Linux support and soon too.

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is out and it has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Mar 1, 2019

I must admit this was quite a surprise! ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove just released and it has Linux support.

The developer of BYTEPATH has shared some sales data including how Linux sales went

By Liam Dawe, Feb 25, 2019

BYTEPATH, a retro arcade shooter with a skill-tree inspired by Path of Exile has now been out for a whole year, so the developer has shared some details on how it went.

Slick retro racer 'Slipstream' has arrived on GOG

By Liam Dawe, Feb 13, 2019

Now even more can enjoy another very good retro racing game, as Slipstream has screeched over onto GOG.

Brutal retro-inspired FPS 'DUSK' officially arrives on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 7, 2019

Spread across three distinct campaign episodes, DUSK is a brutal retro-inspired shooter from David Szymanski and New Blood Interactive and it's now on Linux.

GOG have given the DOSBox treatment to Superhero League of Hoboken

By Liam Dawe, Jan 30, 2019

Superhero League of Hoboken, another classic game has been packaged up nicely by GOG with Superhero League of Hoboken.

TANGLEWOOD, the seriously retro puzzle-platformer is now on GOG

By Liam Dawe, Jan 24, 2019

Another day, another new GOG release for your DRM free fans to pick up your gamepad for. They now have the super retro TANGLEWOOD available with Linux support.

Ravva and the Cyclops Curse looks like a rather nice NES-inspired platformer

By Liam Dawe, Jan 18, 2019

Another lovely looking retro-inspired platformer! Ravva and the Cyclops Curse from developer Galope just released this week with Linux support.

The developer of the retro FPS 'DUSK' has confirmed a Linux build is on the way

By Liam Dawe, Dec 11, 2018

While we knew DUSK would be getting a Linux version, it's always good to see confirmation that's up to date and positive.

Garden Variety Body Horror, a 90's styled survival-horror has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Dec 5, 2018

Here's one we missed that released. Garden Variety Body Horror, a 90's styled survival-horror that acts as a sequel to Prototype Mansion released with Linux support.

Cheap Golf, a retro-styled comedy mini-golf adventure released with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 9, 2018

Cheap Golf from developer Pixeljam (Dino Run, Starr Mazer: DSP) is a surprisingly good and quite amusing retro-styled mini-golf adventure.

TANGLEWOOD is a properly retro puzzle-platformer that's now out for Linux, includes a Mega Drive rom file

By Liam Dawe, Aug 14, 2018

Big Evil Corporation have released their puzzle-platformer that really is rather retro and not just because of the style. It was released today for Linux but it's also a SEGA Mega Drive game too.

WORLD OF HORROR brings a retro cosmic horror RPG experience to Linux next year

By Liam Dawe, Aug 1, 2018

Just announced today is WORLD OF HORROR, a retro horror RPG that's also a tribute to the works of Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft.

Sailing the ocean blue and dealing with pirates, some thoughts on The Caribbean Sail

By BTRE, Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes all you need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. The Caribbean Sail is a quirky take on the height of the Age of Sail. I spent my time reliving some of that bygone era and have some thoughts to share about the experience.