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Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell released for Linux, some thoughts and a port report

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2016

Overlord and the Overlord: Raising Hell expansion have been ported to Linux thanks to Virtual Programming. I was able to get advanced access yesterday and here are some thoughts.

Dungeon Rushers, a 2D tactical RPG and dungeon crawler now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2016

Dungeon Rushers is a game I tested for the developer a while ago when they posted it to reddit, so they sent along a key to check out properly now it's out for Linux.

Lost Sea action and adventure game released for Linux, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2016

Lost Sea is a quirky looking action and adventure game with some nice visuals that recently released on Linux, I took a look.

Trial by Viking released for Linux, a 2D platformer with minor puzzle elements, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2016

Trial by Viking is a new platformer available for Linux that has over 100 levels, I checked it out and these are my thoughts.

Infinium Strike released, a new arcade style tower defence game, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jul 2016

I got sent Infinium Strike by both my Stride PR friends and from GOG, so I took a look and here's some thoughts.

Crush Your Enemies, a delightful fast paced real time strategy game now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2016

Crush Your Enemies is one you could easily dismiss with the graphical style, but I assure you it's quite fun.

Salt and Sanctuary, the stylish 2D action RPG is officially out for Linux & SteamOS, Ethan's 38th port

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jul 2016

Salt and Sanctuary is now officially available on SteamOS & Linux and marks Ethan Lee's 38th port to our platform.

So I Played… FORCED SHOWDOWN

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jul 2016

FORCED SHOWDOWN is essentially an arena shooter with a card-based upgrade system that promises some frantic gameplay, but is it any good? I tried to find out.

You like puzzle games do you? Then you need to try out 'Patterna' on the itch store

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2016

Patterna is a very deceptive game, it looks very simplistic, but the overall package it offers is delightful.

Legacy of the Elder Star shoot 'em up released on Steam for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jun 2016

Legacy of the Elder Star is a new indie shoot 'em up recently released on Steam with Linux support, the developer sent me a key so I had a little play.

Escape from a relentless horde in 'SWARMRIDERS', a FREE cyberpunk twin stick shooter, some thoughts

By -Daniel-Palacio-, 23 Jun 2016

SWARMRIDERS is a FREE "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing minigame" made as a bonus content for the UBERMOSH community.

XCOM 2 - Alien Hunters thoughts, prepare to get frustrated

By Liam Dawe, 22 Jun 2016

So I've been playing through XCOM 2 again, but now with the Alien Hunters DLC enabled and my god it's frustrating.

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action released for Linux, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jun 2016

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has been released for Linux and thanks to the guys at GOG I have been sent a copy to play with. Here's some thoughts.

Thinking about buying Ballistic Overkill? Watch our Twitch session on Youtube to help you decide

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2016

A couple of us are a bit hooked on the FPS game Ballistic Overkill and we did a livestream on Twitch the other night to show it off some more. It's now on Youtube for you to laugh at us.

The Hive, a rather good looking RTS game has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2016

I completely missed the fact that The Hive added Linux support some time ago. It's a pretty good looking RTS game that feels a bit like playing the Zerg in Starcraft.

This War of Mine - The Little Ones DLC released, adds in children to this war-torn survival game

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jun 2016

Probably one of the bleakest DLC around, This War of Mine - The Little Ones DLC is a big expansion to the depressing (but good) survival game This War of Mine.

Heroes of Loot 2, an arcade style dungeon crawler released with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2016

I'm going to be honest, I was not a fan of the original Heroes of Loot as I foundnd it too repetitive, bland and easy. Heroes of Loot 2 thankfully has improved pretty much everything.

Platformer On Rusty Trails released on Steam for Linux, some thoughts

By flesk, 14 Jun 2016

On Rusty Trails is the new game from the developers of Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers and About Love, Hate & the other ones, Black Pants Game Studio.