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Some thoughts on 'ERSATZ', the speed focused hardcore action-platformer with a musical twist

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2018

Last month, ERSATZ, the speed focused hardcore action-platformer with a musical twist added Linux support and since I love a good beat I gave it a go. Here's some thoughts.

Crazy top-down shooter 'Monsters and Monocles' adds challenge rooms, a mini-map and more

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2018

Monsters and Monocles is a pretty decent top-down shooter, full of seriously fun weapons and the latest release has continued to make it even more interesting.

The RPG 'Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues' is to launch next month

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2018

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is looking to officially leave Early Access next month, which is a little surprising.

Streets of Rogue, the insanely fun mix of genres now has lots more content & shorter loading times

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2018

Streets of Rogue is such a fantastic mix of genres, I was quite sad when we reached the end of it recently. Thankfully, it's been updated recently with more content.

Deep Sixed is another game that shows some promising early sales on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2018

One of the people behind the recently release Deep Sixed has been talking about Linux sales for their title, turns out it's been worth it so far.

Farm Together is actually quite a relaxing and sweet experience, now in Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 22 Feb 2018

The latest game from Milkstone Studios, Farm Together, is now in Early Access along with same-day Linux support and it's actually really sweet.

Action-packed platformer with local and online co-op 'Vagante' has left Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 22 Feb 2018

After being in Early Access for quite some time, the action-packed platformer 'Vagante' has now officially left Early Access.

Stellaris 2.0 'Cherryh' patch & Stellaris: Apocalypse expansion released, over 1.5 million copies sold

By Liam Dawe, 22 Feb 2018

Stellaris: Apocalypse, the latest expansion for the grand space strategy game from Paradox Development Studio is out. The big 2.0 'Cherryh' patch is also now available.

Hardcore first-person adventure game 'Far Out' released with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Feb 2018

Another sci-fi adventure game has been released with Linux support, this time it's the hardcore 'Far Out' with a dynamically changing futuristic environment.

Trailblazers, a co-operative racing title where you paint the track announced with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Feb 2018

I do love racing games, especially when they look as unique as Trailblazers. A co-operative racing game where you paint the track.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun beta patch dramatically improves performance and load times

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a very good tactical stealth game, it just got a whole lot better with a new beta patch too.

I Hate Running Backwards, a fast-paced infinite runner shoot 'em up hybrid with Serious Sam, confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

After teasing us on Twitter, the developer behind the awesome looking infinite runner shoot 'em up hybrid 'I Hate Running Backwards' has confirmed Linux support.

Season-changing action platformer 'FOX n FORESTS' to release this Spring

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

FOX n FORESTS is an action platformer with RPG elements that will allow you to change the seasons, it sounds pretty fun and they're now saying it will launch with Linux support this Spring.

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is out with Linux support, mod tools and constant patched improvements

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

A release I didn't actually cover was Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, the revamp of the 2003 3rd person action-adventure game. Since release, it's had a lot of patches to keep improving it and now they've even released their official mod tools.

Shotgun Farmers, the FPS where bullets grow guns now has smarter AI

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

Shotgun Farmers really is a sweet FPS, I consider it a hidden gem since it doesn't have a huge following. It's been updated again with even smarter AI.

Unique puzzle experience 'We Were Here Too' will make you shout at your friends

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2018

We Were Here Too is a very interesting puzzle game, one where you and a friend team up and walk through different rooms and solve puzzles together using your walkie-talkies.