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Frozen Synapse 2 out September 13th, Linux build to come 'hopefully shortly after'

By Liam Dawe, 6 Sep 2018

Frozen Synapse 2 looks like an incredible strategy game, one I'm personally very excited about. It's launching on September 13th and we've now got confirmation on the Linux version.

Meeple Station, the cooperative space station builder is now on Kickstarter, Linux demo available

By Liam Dawe, 6 Sep 2018

Vox Games have now launched the Kickstarter for Meeple Station, a cooperative space station builder that has a Linux demo available.

Planetary Annihilation removed from sale to focus on TITANS, new test build on the way

By Liam Dawe, 6 Sep 2018

Planetary Annihilation and Planetary Annihilation: TITANS are going through a bit of change right now, as they're moving from Uber Entertainment to the new Planetary Annihilation Inc.

An update on the Linux version of We Happy Few

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

For those awaiting the Linux version of Compulsion Games' We Happy Few, the rather strange action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England we have an update for you.

The RPG 'INSOMNIA: The Ark' will not be having a same-day Linux release, to be worked on after

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

INSOMNIA: The Ark, the massively promising non-linear RPG from Mono Studio is going to release on September 27th, sadly without Linux support.

FPS games Tannenberg and Verdun have some improved netcode in the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

Lag is always an issue in games, but some games it's much worse than others. The developers behind the FPS games Tannenberg and Verdun have made some steps to improve this.

Natural Selection 2 update released, pushing towards a big new refresh

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

Natural Selection 2, the FPS with strategy elements has a fresh release out and they've published a roadmap towards a big 2.0 release.

FMV adventure hybrid game 'Headspun' now has a Linux build available

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

Set inside the brain of Theo Kavinsky after waking from a coma, the FMV adventure hybrid game Headspun now has a Linux version available.

Indie racing game Super Indie Karts adds a new slower mode, it's actually pretty great

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

Super Indie Karts from developer One Legged Seagull is actually quite an impressive retro-inspired racing game. The latest update adds in a 25cc mode, which is better for beginners and younger gamers.

Gory 2D arena fighting game 'CHOP' is now in Early Access, has a demo available

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

CHOP is a fast-paced 2D arena fighting game that just recently entered Early Access. It has Linux support and there's a demo available too.

Ganbare! Super Strikers, a mix between Football and a Tactical RPG now has a Linux build on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 5 Sep 2018

Later than originally expected, the Linux version of Ganbare! Super Strikers the mix of a Tactical RPG and Football is now live on Steam.

Challenging action RPG 'Mana Spark' to release September 27th with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

Promising 'deep souls-like combat' the challenging action RPG Mana Spark is set to release September 27th with Linux support.

The Humble Unity Bundle is live with some great Linux games

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

The Humble Unity Bundle is now officially live and it brings with it a pretty good selection of games available on Linux.

Victory At Sea Pacific to release on September 14th with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

Victory At Sea Pacific, the second world war naval combat game from Evil Twin Artworks is going to officially release on September 14th.

Prison Architect update 16 adds cooperative prison building

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

Introversion Software have updated Prison Architect once again! Update 16 that's currently in Beta adds in cooperative prison building for up to 8 people.

The Universim patched, should now work for all Linux users without a manual fix

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

The Universim, a hybrid of a god game and a city builder launched into Early Access recently, although it was missing a file for Linux users which has been fixed.

A writer for Forbes has been talking about the positives of switching to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 4 Sep 2018

How do you know Linux is gaining steam outside of the usual circles? When you see writers like Jason Evangelho from Forbes switching over to Linux and writing about his experience.