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A new version of CorsixTH, the open source game engine for Theme Hospital is on the way

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Need something to keep you going while you wait for Two Point Hospital? CorsixTH allows you to play Theme Hospital on Linux with a modern game engine.

Point and click adventure with six different endings 'A Rite from the Stars' released with Linux support (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Honestly surprised we haven't heard much about this one as it looks rather good! A Rite from the Stars from developer Risin' Goat and Phoenix Online Publishing just released with Linux support. Update: Linux has been delayed.

Stack Gun Heroes gives you a gun that can be modded during combat, superpowers and lots of explosions

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Stack Gun Heroes from developer Unstackd seems like it could be quite a fun shooter, one that gives you a highly customizable gun.

Chicken Assassin: Reloaded now has official Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

For those of you who love your idle/clicker games, you might want to take a look at Chicken Assassin: Reloaded as it now has official Linux support, it seems quite popular too.

The sci-fi mystery game 'The Station' sold around 15% on Linux with low overall Steam sales

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

The Station is another game with a Linux version where the percentage of Linux gamers purchasing it is a lot higher than normal.

Minecraft 'Update Aquatic' is a huge update which brings the new launcher officially to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Minecraft's Update Aquatic is a huge update to the sandbox builder that's now out, it also brings the new launcher officially to Linux.

Zachtronics' next puzzle game 'EXAPUNKS' will have you writing viruses, announced with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

Get ready to push your brain to the limit again as Zachtronics have announced their next game with EXAPUNKS.

Two Point Hospital confirmed to be releasing for Linux next month

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

It's now officially confirmed that Two Point Hospital, which is developed by Two Point Studios made up of developers previously from Bullfrog, Muckyfoot and Lionhead and published by SEGA will be released for Linux.

Clone Hero is a Guitar Hero clone built with Unity that has a Linux version, it's free too

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2018

For those who love their music, you might want to take a look at Clone Hero (they're working on a better name) which aims to be a cross-platform clone of Guitar Hero.

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!