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8-Bit Adventures 2, a retro-inspired RPG that aims to be more than just a throwback will support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Arriving later this year from developer Critical Games, 8-Bit Adventures 2 will bring a vast and varied world inspired by classics with modern touches.

Some thoughts on Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War recently released with same-day Linux support and now I've had some time with it I do have to say I'm pretty happy with it.

Regular Human Basketball will have you shooting hoops from your giant mechanical death machine

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Regular Human Basketball is a multiplayer game about shooting hoops, only you're inside a great big machine and it looks hilarious.

Squad-based shoot 'em up 'Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story' now has a demo out ahead release next month

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is an interesting take on the shoot 'em up genre, as it mixes it up a little with you rescuing allies who join you in the fight.

Slime Rancher adds in happy little helper drones

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Slime Rancher is probably one of the sweetest games available on Linux and this latest free content update continues keeping it sweet.

Chicago 1930, another classic Spellbound game looks like it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Chicago 1930, originally released back in 2003 is another classic Spellbound game that looks like it may be coming to Linux.

The HITMAN: Summer Pack lets you download and play Episode 3 for a limited time

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

Get your best spy outfit ready, as the The HITMAN: Summer Pack is live today with Episode 3 which is free for a while.

Retro FPS 'Ion Maiden' is officially getting multiplayer, a delay in the final release and a limited run boxed copy

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

The retro FPS from Voidpoint and 3D Realms is officially getting multiplayer along with a note about a delayed final release.

The Linux version of 'Outer Wilds' is still 'to be determined' despite being a platform on the Fig campaign

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

For those interested in exploring the universe, Outer Wilds seemed like an extremely exciting game that was planning Linux support.

King under the Mountain, a fantasy settlement-building strategy game is on Kickstarter, Linux demo available

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

King under the Mountain is a new fantasy settlement-building strategy game that's now crowdfunding and it even has a Linux demo available. It sounds pretty good too!

Albion Online turns one, it's getting a 'massive overhaul' of open-world PvE which sounds good

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

The Albion Online developers have put up a news post going over the release of the game up until now to celebrate it's first official birthday.

Battle High 2 A+ is a weirdly named fighting game that has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

Not enough fighting games on Linux for you? Perhaps Battle High 2 A+ will scratch that burning itch.

Sparky is a cute little terminal game about a dog making friends

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

Need a game for when you have a coffee break? Sparky is a sweet and simple game that's played in the terminal. Woof!

Looks like survival game 'Stranded Deep' is now officially available on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jul 2018

Fancy trying to survive after a plane crash on a desert island? Single-player survival game Stranded Deep will see you do just that.

TUNG (The Ultimate Nerd Game) made me realise how stupid I really am

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

The Ultimate Nerd Game or TUNG for short, is a first-person sandbox game about building intricate machines and it made me feel so very dumb.

Humble Store is doing a 'Pixel Perfect Platformers Sale' and it has some top Linux games for cheap

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

For those of you who love your platformers, regardless of them being 2D, 3D, puzzle or action adventures there's bound to be something for the bored Linux gamer in the Humble Store Pixel Perfect Platformers Sale.

We have some keys for the online team-based building and raiding game 'Scrunk' to give away

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

Scrunk is a 2D online team-based building and raiding game that recently release with Linux support, it's surprisingly fun too and we have a few keys to give away.

City Game Studio will have you run your own video game company, coming to Linux in October

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

There's a few games that allow you to run your own company, with City Game Studio allowing you to build up your own video game company.

Procedurally-generated adventure 'MoonQuest' will be coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

MoonQuest is a new procedurally-generated adventure game from developer Wizard Mode, one that looks a little like Terraria and it's coming to Linux.

Naval RTS 'Victory At Sea Pacific' to have over 120 types of ships and planes

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2018

Victory At Sea Pacific is sounding like it's going to be a pretty big game in terms of content, as the developer has announced many of the ships and planes that will be in their new naval RTS.