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Ori and the Blind Forest won't come to Linux for now, thanks to Microsoft

By Liam Dawe,
For those waiting and hoping for Ori and the Blind Forest to come to Linux, your wait may be longer than expected.

Multiplayer arena platformer Mighty Switch Force! Academy released for Linux on Steam

By flesk,
Developer WayForward has been developing games for consoles for well over a decade, and have now released their first game for Linux.

Atmospheric puzzle platformer Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) now available for Linux on Steam

By flesk,
The story driven puzzle platformer is now officially available for Linux with the Foxtales DLC and is currently on sale.

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), an atmospheric puzzle platformer looks like it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is a beautiful looking atmospheric puzzle platformer about finding the source of a never-ending blizzard. Looks like it will come to Linux now too!

3D adventure platformer Poi available for Linux in Steam Early Access

By flesk,
Poi is the latest of a small handful of 3D platformers to release for Linux these last couple of months, and is worth a look for fans of 90s era 3D platformers.

Double Fine has launched crowdfunding campaign to fund Psychonauts 2

By flesk,
The story-driven 3D platformer could get a most excellent sequel, as Double Fine has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fig to secure the funds needed to revisit one of their most beloved franchises.

SkyScrappers is an amusing 2D 1-4 player competitive fighting game now on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe,
SkyScrappers is deceptively simple looking, but I've been playing it a bit with the brand new SteamOS & Linux release and I've found it to be a pretty fun little fighting game.

Hollow Knight looks like exactly the type of action platformer I would play on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Hollow Knight's trailer took me by surprise, not only do the graphics and animations look really sweet, but the gameplay actually looks rather good.

New Broforce update adds new characters, new game mode and more

By Liam Dawe,
Broforce is by far my favourite action platformer ever made, that is an easy decision for me to make. The fact they are still updating it is awesome.

Multiplayer Action Platformer RPG Roguelands Released In Steam Early Access

By flesk,
Roguelands is the latest game from Magicite developer SmashGames LLC, and it's now available in Early Access on Steam.

StarBreak, A Co-op Roguelike MMO Action Platformer Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe,
StarBreak has somewhat captured my interest, as we don't have many good MMO games, and even an MMO platformer like this looks pretty sweet.

Grow Home From Ubisoft Now On SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Grow Home the wacky-looking, but intriguing game from Ubisoft's Reflections studio is now officially available for us Linux and SteamOS folk.

A Story About My Uncle, A Fancy Looking First Person Platforming Adventure Looks Set For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
A Story About My Uncle is a rather good looking first person adventure from Gone North Games and published by Coffee Stain Studios (think Sanctum 2 and Goat Simulator). It looks like it's heading to Linux too, which is obviously awesome.

Exploration Puzzle Platformer PONCHO Released DRM Free And On Steam

By flesk,
PONCHO is an open-world puzzle platformer where you control a robot who is able to flip between parallax layers. The game was released on the Humble Store and Steam this week, and I've taken a look at it.

Puzzle Platformer 'Adventures of Shuggy' Released For Linux On Steam

By flesk,
The game was ported to Linux in time for the Halloween sale on Steam and is a bargain for fans of puzzle platformers.

Project Maiden Review, Plus Interview With Developer Kevin Cole

By muntdefems,
This is a kind of mix of a Project Maiden review and an interview with its creator Kevin Cole, in which we discuss his first two games, as well as his experiences with crowdfunding and game development.

MegaSphere, An Action Platformer With Gorgeous Art In Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere. A gorgeous looking action platformer with story elements.

Toby: The Secret Mine, A Very Well Made LIMBO-like Platformer

By Liam Dawe,
While I’m not usually a fan of platformers, my mind has somewhat been changed thanks to Broforce. Today I checked out Toby: The Secret Mine and came off feeling pretty good about it.

A Review Of Minimalist Hardcore Platformer INK

By flesk,
INK is a minimalist hardcore platformer where you paint levels as you play, by running and sliding along surfaces, and with the paint splatter of your many deaths.

Broforce Is Now On Linux, It’s Insane & Totally Hilarious, I’m In Love A Little Bit

By Liam Dawe,
Broforce might just be my new favourite game on Linux, and thanks to a follower I was gifted a copy to try out.
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