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The fantastic co-op space sandbox Avorion should now be easier to get going

By Liam Dawe, 19 Nov 2019

Avorion already had a lot of things truly nailed down, from the freedom to build and explore to the excellent presentation but one thing it lacked was a good experience for newer users. Now it should be much improved.

Confessing my continued love for Jupiter Hell, the super slick roguelike

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2019

Regular readers won't be surprised by my love for Jupiter Hell, I've written about it a few times now and the latest update just continues to allow me to gush about it.

The surprisingly good deck-builder Fate Hunters has arrived on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2019

Releasing originally back in July, Fate Hunters is another deck-building roguelike filled with random encounters and just recently it was released DRM-free on GOG.

Relaxing flying sim with a morphing bird 'Fugl' has a nice big update

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2019

Moving you away from the blood, the bullets and whatever else all these actions games have with Fugl, a relaxing sim about flying around and appreciating life.

Factorio is leaving Early Access in September next year

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2019

As a result of the team behind Factorio feeling like it's going on for too long, they've now set a proper release date.

Excellent rule-changing puzzle game Baba Is You is getting an official level editor

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2019

Baba Is You, the truly excellent puzzle game where you have to break the rules of each level to beat them is getting a big update soon.

This War of Mine turned 5, so 11 bit studios gave it a big free Final Cut update

By Liam Dawe, 15 Nov 2019

11 bit studios are celebrating their dark and depressing survival game This War of Mine turning five years old, so they've given everyone a huge free Final Cut update.

The latest Overland update should address some inventory management nuisances

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

While I appreciated Overland as difficult as it is, certain parts of it did need improvements and this new update aims to address some of the pain points.

Stardew Valley is getting a nifty whole-farm screenshot feature in an upcoming update

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

The developer of the sweet game Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe, has announced that a feature-filled update is coming.

Papercraft inspired tactical RPG Wildermyth enters Early Access plus initial thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

With a visual style inspired by papercraft, story telling like Dungeons & Dragons and XCOM-like combat options the new tactical RPG Wildermyth is out in Early Access on Steam.

Chaotic 8-player party game Aeolis Tournament announced with local and online play

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

Canadian developer Beyond Fun Studio has announced Aeolis Tournament, a new 3D 8-player party game that will be coming to Linux in April next year.

Bridge Constructor Portal - Portal Proficiency DLC out now

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Bridges, Portals, Turrets, Laser Beams and plenty more await in the Bridge Constructor Portal - Portal Proficiency DLC.

Cyberpunk side-scrolling stealth shooter Contract Work arrives on Linux this month

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Iterative Games say they've combined elements inspired by Contra and Metal Gear Solid to create a cyberpunk side-scroller shooter with stealth elements with Contract Work.

Play as a fusion powered killer android in a tech demo of LAZR, an upcoming Clothformer

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Platformers are out, Clothformers are in. Well, that's what the developer of LAZR wants you to believe with an impressive tech demo release of their in-development title.

Super Indie Karts adds back the Battle Mania mode with the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

The retro kart racing game Super Indie Karts has finally added the Battle Mania mode back into the game after being removed backed in 2017 with a previous update.

Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown releasing December 10

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

After a delay to both, Yacht Club Games have now announced that both Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown will release with Linux support on December 10.

Small and challenging space game Pulstario where you rescue souls in the void is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Quick news tip to start your Wednesday morning, as the developer of Pulstario has confirmed their game is coming to Linux.

Gravity Ace, a gorgeous retro 2D twin-stick shooter that looks like Thrust on some serious steroids

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Thrust is that you? Gravity Ace, a new pixel-art twin-stick shooter in development by John Watson is looking quite incredible and it's coming to Linux.