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The pretty good action-platformer 'Super Rad Raygun' is leaving Steam with a big sale

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jun 2019

TRU FUN Entertainment are closing their doors, so their action-platformer Super Rad Raygun is having a big sale on Steam. However, it will still be up on itch.io when it leaves Steam.

The action-platformer space-shooter hybrid A.N.N.E has now entered Early Access, Six years after Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jun 2019

Better late than never right? The action-platformer and space shooter hybrid A.N.N.E is now available on Steam in Early Access.

Himno - The Silent Melody announced, as a standalone combat expansion of the first peaceful game

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jun 2019

After the success of the peaceful platformer Himno, David Moralejo Sánchez and GrabTheGames have now formally announced the next game Himno - The Silent Melody.

Evan's Remains, a beautiful-looking puzzle platformer with visual novel elements plans Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2019

Evan's Remains from Matías Schmied and Whitethorn Digital is a new one to capture my interest. Blending a rather atmospheric puzzle platformer, with a little visual novel flair and it's planned for Linux.

Dead Cells "Fear The Rampager" update is live and it continues being awesome

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2019

Still one of my top games, Dead Cells just got another big free update "Fear The Rampager" so it's time to jump back in for one more run.

After a very impressive demo, Eagle Island is launching on July 11th

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

Eagle Island, a game where you run around and throw your loyal owl companion at your enemies (yes really, it's awesome) is set to release on July 11th.

GIGABUSTER, an action platformer inspired by Mega Man Zero and Mega Man X will support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

Available to help fund on Kickstarter, GIGABUSTER is an action platformer taking inspiration from Mega Man Zero and Mega Man X.

Project Zero Deaths, a new free to play online platform shooter has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

A free game to start the day with, as the multiplayer platform shooter Project Zero Deaths recently entered Early Access and it includes Linux support.

Catacomb Kids, a very deadly platformer that just had a big update recently

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jun 2019

After not trying out Catacomb Kids since I covered it originally in 2015, I've come back to it to find a much improved game that's just as deadly.

First person puzzle-platformer 'Abstract Initiative' looks like it could be one to watch

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jun 2019

Not one we've covered before, Abstract Initiative is a first-person puzzle platformer that's coming to Linux.

The slick atmospheric racing platformer 'Distance' just had another free update with new levels

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jun 2019

Distance, one of the best racing platformers (seriously, I love it) just had another update with Refract giving it more free content.

CreatorCrate, a unique roguelike 2D platformer made on Linux is looking for funding

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jun 2019

Jori Ryan of CreatorCrateGames emailed about their roguelike 2D platformer CreatorCrate. It's being developed on Linux (primarily on Manjaro) and so they're aiming for same-day Linux support with it.

Dead Cells has another update ready for testing in Beta, 2 million copies now sold

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2019

Seems like things are going very well for developer Motion Twin, as they've announced Dead Cells is getting another update and they've now sold over 2 million copies.

DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, the 2D platformer where you have creative power is out

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2019

DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, the 2D platformer where the worlds can be created by you is now in Early Access with same-day Linux support.

Platformer and space shooter hybrid A.N.N.E is finally coming to Early Access this month

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jun 2019

Developer Gamesbymo can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, as their platformer and space shooter hybrid A.N.N.E is heading into Early Access on June 18th.

Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics looks like it's shaping up to be a great stealth-action platformer

By Liam Dawe, 29 May 2019

Orangepixel have announced that Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics, their action platformer with stealth elements is closing in on a release date and it's looking great.

The super-retro action-platformer 'Dogurai' is now out on Steam + a few keys to give away

By Liam Dawe, 28 May 2019

With graphics and gameplay inspired by old portable games, Dogurai is soaked in retro sauce and it's out with Linux support now.

A Linux version of the mind-bending multi-dimensional 'Unbound: Worlds Apart' will come at release

By Liam Dawe, 26 May 2019

Unbound: Worlds Apart from Alien Pixel Studios is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this hand-crafted puzzler looks like it could melt my mind with the portal system.

IRKALLA, an incredibly stylish looking pixel-art tactical-action platformer is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2019

The developers behind IRKALLA emailed in today and it grabbed my interest right away with the supremely stylish art behind it. The odd setting has my curiosity too, with mechs versus demons!