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Voxeliens, a game I covered back in 2012 has gone open source

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jan 2017

Voxeliens, a game I haven't seen much on since I wrote about it back in 2012 has officially gone open source a few days ago. It's a retro-style arcade shooter and it's essentially a 3D voxel-based version of Space Invaders.

Try Hard Parking, an infuriating top-down parking game that actually looks hilarious

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jan 2017

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Try Hard Parking, is a new indie game from developer gearspecs that promises a rage-inducing 80s styled parking game.

MHRD, a game where you design your own hardware released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jan 2017

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A game that will likely excite the most nerdy in our community, MHRD, a game where you design your own hardware.

Eco - Global Survival Game, an incredibly interesting looking game that's already on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2017

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I was pointed towards 'Eco - Global Survival Game' thanks to a GOL follower and after looking it up, I decided to check it out a little more closely.

Retro-Pixel Castles updated again and will get a new name

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2017

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Retro-Pixel Castles, the excellent Early Access village building sim has been updated and it's getting a new name.

We have 99 keys of IMPOSSIBALL to give away to Linux gamers willing to test it out

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2017

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The developer of IMPOSSIBALL is working to bring the game to Linux, so they have sent us tons of keys to throw at you so you can test it.

Solaroids: Prologue is coming to Linux thanks to FNA

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jan 2017

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The developer of Solaroids: Prologue tweeted out to let everyone know that the indie arcade/action shooter will be coming to Linux. The developer is using FNA for the port and doing it themselves.

StarMade, the spaceship building sandbox has updated graphics

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jan 2017

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The StarMade developers have been busy as the game now has updated ship textures to make the game look much nicer.

Raft, a rather brilliant prototype game about being stuck in the middle of the ocean

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jan 2017

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I came across Raft thanks to games store itch and it’s a brilliant prototype I hope to see developed further!

Fossil Echo, a beautiful looking story-driven platformer should come to Linux soon

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jan 2017

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We've been waiting a while on it, but Fossil Echo looks like it's finally nearing a release for Linux.

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest, a simple 2D RPG now available on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2016

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Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is one I missed from early December that launched with Linux support. It looks simple, until you watch the trailer.

Best Buds vs Bad Guys, the retro indie action-platformer released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2016

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Later than I had originally hoped, but Best Buds vs Bad Guys has officially released for Linux. I actually Kickstarted this game, so I was hoping it would be good.

Northern Shadow, a once promising looking RPG that would support Linux has ceased development

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2016

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Way back in 2014, Valve were approving games from Greenlight in batches. In one particular batch the game 'Northern Shadow' came up on my radar as a very promising looking RPG. Sadly though, it has officially ceased development.

Possess the bodies of your enemies in 'MidBoss', coming to Linux and should be a day-1 release

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2016

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I recently saw 'MidBoss' pop up in my Twitter feed and after seeing how amazing it looked I shot the developer a message. Turns out our friendly neighbourhood porting machine Ethan Lee is doing it and it should be day-1!

Day of Infamy, the WWII FPS enters the Beta phase with a big update

By Liam Dawe, 28 Dec 2016

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Day of Infamy is now in Beta and it came with a rather big patch. The game has a Linux version, but it's not officially advertised just yet.

Escape from aliens on small islands in 'Mugsters', a colourful and amusing looking indie game

By Liam Dawe, 27 Dec 2016

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I discovered 'Mugsters' recently and after watching the trailer I feel like I just have to play it. It looks downright hilarious.

Your staff are a bit more needy in Prison Architect update 11

By Liam Dawe, 27 Dec 2016

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Prison Architect got a surprise holiday update and it's an interesting one. It adds a little more simulation for your staff along with some bug fixes.

Survival racing game 'Distance' has a big update with ghost car and replay support

By Liam Dawe, 26 Dec 2016

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Distance is easily one of my favourite racing games available on Linux. It has slick graphics, seriously good music and now it has support for ghost cars and replays.

Some thoughts on Age of Conquest IV

By Hamish, 23 Dec 2016

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Age of Conquest IV by Noble Master Games is a strategy title that manages to go far beyond its roots in family tabletop gaming to become a lightning fast war game where you must do or die to succeed.

My Mom is a Witch is now available on Linux, thanks to help from the community

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2016

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My Mom is a Witch, an Early Access mix of beat'em up and roguelike mechanics is now available on Linux. The developer explained that this was thanks to the Linux community being so helpful.

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