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The fun indie FPS 'Ballistic Overkill' adds a new amusing game mode called Juggernaut

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

While not as popular as it once was, Ballistic Overkill is still a reasonably good online shooter that I've spent a lot of time in. The latest update sounds quite amusing.

The Universim continues advancing with a crime system, firefighters and more

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

The Universim is one that keeps my curiosity coming back to watch it grow, much like you do with your civilization in the game itself.

The absolutely excellent platformer Slime-san now has a level editor

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

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.

The super sweet survival and base-builder 'MewnBase' is now on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

For those who prefer their survival games to be single-player and a little sweeter, MewnBase is now on Steam.

Koruldia Heritage, the awesome looking pixel-painted adventure RPG is fully funded and heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

Fully funded on Kickstarter and heading to Linux, the pixel-painted adventure RPG Koruldia Heritage is looking awesome.

Desert Child is a thrilling racing adventure now available with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

Developed by Oscar Brittain, Desert Child is a fantastic pixel art racing adventure that just released with Linux support.

Volcanoids, a steampunk base-building survival game may come to Linux, developer testing

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2018

I know what you're going to say, something about yet another survival game! However, Volcanoids really does look like something you want to pay attention to.

For now, the experimental Linux (and Mac) port of ARMA 3 will not see any more updates

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

Sad news for those who purchased ARMA 3 due to the experimental Linux (and Mac) version, as Bohemia Interactive have announced a halt to the updates for it.

There's a brand new Steam Play Beta version out with FAudio, also a Steam Play whitelist update

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

The day I'm sure many have waited for has arrived, a new Steam Play beta has been officially released today which includes the important FAudio project. On top of that, even more titles have entered the Steam Play whitelist.

Jon Shafer's At the Gates to finally release next month, with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

After nearly seven years of development, the strategy game Jon Shafer's At the Gates is going to release next month with Linux support.

Rocket League updated with progression tweaks and a second Rocket Pass

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

Rocket League, the insanely addictive rocket-powered sports game from Psyonix, Inc. has a few important tweaks released along with the second Rocket Pass.

HEARTBEAT, a monster-filled RPG looks really sweet and it's getting a Linux version

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

While it may not arrive for Linux at release, the developer of the sweet looking RPG HEARTBEAT has confirmed their intention to do a Linux build.

The developer of the retro FPS 'DUSK' has confirmed a Linux build is on the way

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

While we knew DUSK would be getting a Linux version, it's always good to see confirmation that's up to date and positive.

The Odd Realm to enter Early Access on Steam with Linux support in January

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

The Odd Realm, the simulation game where you will lead a group of settlers to a new home is coming to Steam next month.

Battle Royale Tycoon has you designing and building arenas to watch the AI fight

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2018

Now available with Linux support in Early Access, Battle Royale Tycoon flips the hype train upside down and has you building the arena rather than fighting in it.

Humble are doing an 'Indie Mega Week' that's worth a look for some cheap Linux games

By Liam Dawe, 10 Dec 2018

Take the chill off with some toasty new games, now with money off in the Humble Indie Mega Week sale.

The Linux version of Civilization VI has been updated with cross-platform multiplayer support

By BTRE, 10 Dec 2018

Just in time for the holidays, Linux gamers finally have version parity with other platforms. Expect to be able to spend just one more turn playing with friends on other operating systems.

John Romero has announced a free unofficial spiritual successor to The Ultimate DOOM's 4th episode

By Liam Dawe, 10 Dec 2018

John Romero, one of the co-founders of id Software has revealed he's been working on SIGIL, a free megawad for the original 1993 DOOM.

Have graphical distortions in Unity games with NVIDIA? Here's a workaround

By Liam Dawe, 10 Dec 2018

It seems a lot of Unity games upgrading to later versions of Unity are suffering from graphical distortions on Linux with an NVIDIA GPU. There is a workaround available.