Support us on Patreon to keep GamingOnLinux alive. This ensures all of our main content remains free for everyone. Just good, fresh content! Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal. You can also buy games using our partner links for GOG and Humble Store.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.
Ghost Blade HD [Steam, Official Site] was a day-1 Linux release and looks like a good one if you're a bullet-hell fan! It even has co-op support to bring a buddy along.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

I used to love these games on my old Amiga and on my Sega Megadrive as well! If you pick it up, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments. So far the small amount of reviews it have are all positive, so that's a good sign.

About the game
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques. Designed with a modern graphic style and special effects, Ghost Blade HD also features an awesome 2-player mode! Ghost Blade HD is easy to learn, hard to master.

Features
- 5 Stages with HUGE Boss Enemies
- 3 Player battle ships with different gun types
- Instant Respawn - No cutscenes!
- Practice Mode
- Score Attack Mode
- And more Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
2 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. Find me on Mastodon.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
5 comments

g000h Mar 10, 2017
Similar to this game.. I really like "Skyforce Anniversary Edition" which is an excellent version of the shoot-em up arcade genre. Also, importantly - Skyforce is on Linux, and it plays fantastically.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/355050/


Last edited by g000h on 10 March 2017 at 3:36 pm UTC
ProfessorKaos64 Mar 10, 2017
I love shmups. 1 min into the video I was sold. Purchased. One of the top helpful reviews lays out things nicely:

http://steamcommunity.com/id/CueZero/recommended/577910/
ronnoc Mar 10, 2017
This game looks great from my POV - as a big fan of the genera (going all the way back to PC Engine / TurboGrafx 16-CD titles Gate of Thunder / Lords of Thunder / R-Type / Sidearms / etc/).

I have to also put in a plug for the best bullet-hell on Linux, that apparently no one knows about, Steel Rain! It's..in a word..epic. With RPG and building elements (via obtaining power-ups through planetary colonization and building) and a deep story mode (for a game like this). It's about to get a major new update as well. I highly encourage fans of shumps to check it out.
psymin Mar 10, 2017
Can you tell how many players this supports?
Fraaargh Mar 10, 2017
Quoting: psyminCan you tell how many players this supports?
I've just asked the devs and it supports 2 players: http://steamcommunity.com/app/577910/discussions/0/135511027317256069/?tscn=1489021601
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.