TANGLEWOOD, the seriously retro puzzle-platformer is now on GOG
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.
Category: Platformer
Broforce, possibly the best action-platformer ever is still being updated
Developer Free Lives has given Broforce a bit of a refresh recently with a new update with possibly more to come.
Sparticles, a fast-paced platformer that reveals hidden terrain with particle explosions is now on Linux
We have a lot of platformers, however Sparticles is one that looks incredibly unique visually due to the hidden terrain mechanic. It looks very colourful and really quite interesting.
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse looks like a rather nice NES-inspired platformer
Another lovely looking retro-inspired platformer! Ravva and the Cyclops Curse from developer Galope just released this week with Linux support.
Emerald Shores, a SNES-inspired platformer with minigames and more has Linux support
For those after their next retro platformer, the SNES-inspired Emerald Shores is out on Steam with Linux support.
Slime Research, a physics-based slimey puzzle-platformer is out in Early Access
Slime Research from developer Schism LLC is a bit of an odd one, now available in Early Access with Linux support.
Damsel, the fast-paced action platformer with comic-like story-telling is worth a look
After being sent a copy of Damsel from Screwtape Studios to our Steam Curator, I spent some time as Special Agent Damsel.
Single-player 3D platformer 'Spiralagon' looks ridiculously fun and it should come to Linux
I have to admit, while watching the video for Spiralagon it did make me chuckle quite a bit. It's not a very serious game but it sure looks like fun.
Jumpai, a 'live-multiplayer platformer' that allows you to build levels has Linux support
Jumpai is an interesting one, a platformer for those who have a creative side as the built-in world editor allows you to construct and play your own levels as well as those created by others.
Open source platformer SuperTux gets its first new stable release in quite some time
Here’s one that we missed in the holiday scramble. Following an alpha release, the penguin-themed platformer has its first big update in two years.
The adventure platformer Celeste is going to get some new levels after selling 500K copies
The adventure platformer Celeste, from the same developer who gave us TowerFall is going to get a new set of levels next year.
The big update to Dead Cells is out offering custom game modes and more
Dead Cells, the seriously good action-platformer 'RogueVania' had a huge update pushed out recently making it ever more awesome.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for Linux has been officially cancelled
Sad news for fans of action platformers, as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for Linux has been officially cancelled.
Tough and stylish action platformer 'GoNNER' has a free BLÜEBERRY Edition update out now
GoNNER is a randomly generated action platformer with 'roguelike elements' from developer Art in Heart and publisher Raw Fury that leaves a lasting impression.
Distance, the awesome racing platformer has a new mini-campaign out
For those who've completed the main content of Distance you might want to grab your keys as it has a new mini-campaign out.
The absolutely excellent platformer Slime-san now has a level editor
Easily one of the best and trickiest platformers around, Slime-san is a seriously underappreciated gem. Another big update recently released, adding in a level editor.
Action platformer 'Grapple Force Rena' will have you swinging off everything
Grapple Force Rena from developer GalaxyTrail is a sweet action platformer where your magic bracelets allow you to hook into any surface. That includes enemies too, as you hook into them and throw them out of your way.
Dead Cells, one of my favourite releases this year has a major testing build up
Dead Cells, the incredibly stylish action-platformer with a sprinkle of metroidvania elements to make up what they call a Roguevania has a new major build out for testing.
Sundered to get a big free update this month, sounds pretty good
Sundered, the metroidvania action-platform with some fantastic art is going to expand soon and the update will be free.
Lost in Sky: Violent Seed, an intense story-based action platformer will have Linux support
While the release is a little while away, we have it confirmed that the story-based action platformer Lost in Sky: Violent Seed will have Linux support.
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