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Freaky co-op submarine sim 'Barotrauma' is entering Early Access next month

By Liam Dawe, 13 May 2019

Another title becoming available next month (it's going to be busy) is Barotrauma, a co-op submarine sim that has a very good atmosphere.

Hyperspace Delivery Service is leaving Early Access next month, has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 13 May 2019

Hyperspace Delivery Service, a retro-styled adventure from Zotnip is getting ready to leave Early Access.

D9VK for D3D9 over Vulkan in Wine has another release out, advancing quickly

By Liam Dawe, 13 May 2019

Developer Joshua Ashton sure is a busy bee, with D9VK advancing very quickly with a second release out in the space of a week.

Sunless Skies next major update announced with Vagabond, releasing next month

By Liam Dawe, 13 May 2019

The Vagabond update for Sunless Skies due on June 12th is going to expand the game a little further and it's another free update.

Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 12

By Liam Dawe, 13 May 2019

Another slice of recent Linux gaming news for those having a little trouble keeping up, this time it's quite a positive one!

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Find GamingOnLinux useful? Your support would be appreciated

By Liam Dawe, 12 May 2019

Our ten year anniversary is coming close now and it's been some time since this was mentioned: GamingOnLinux is entirely funded by our readers.

Outer Wilds becomes another Epic Store exclusive for a limited time

By Liam Dawe, 12 May 2019

After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Fig that included a Linux version, we're in for an extra wait as Outer Wilds is now going to be releasing on the Epic Store first.

BattlEye now say they're working with Valve to support Steam Play

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Here's a bit of interesting news to end the week with, BattlEye have said they are working with Valve to get their anti-cheat working with Steam Play/Proton.

It's not good to keep things all bottled up so Wine 4.8 has been opened to breathe a little

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

The Wine team have no time for hangovers, as work continues on towards the next major release with the Wine 4.8 development release now available.

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A Linux version of the action-RPG space shooter 'Nova Drift' is confirmed, sounds awesome

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Nova Drift takes a classic arcade-like space shooter, adds in touch of action-RPG elements with upgrades along with a sprinkle of random generation to make something that looks damn fun!

Snakeybus looks like a truly hilarious game about driving an ever-growing bus, confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Snakeybus looks like an absolute riot, the kind of game where you likely smile and laugh all the way through and it's coming to Linux.

Combining a twin-stick shooter with a deck of cards, ACardShooter sounds fun and it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Originally developed for the 41st Ludum Dare Game Jam, ACardShooter is being expanded for a full release and it's due this Summer. Certainly sounds like an interesting idea too.

The simple yet stylish puzzle game SiNKR 2 is out and it's lovely

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

SiNKR 2 from Robert Wahler, a minimalist and stylish puzzle game is now available with same-day Linux support.

Single-player FPS 'Ravenfield' now has deadlier AI, new vehicle styles and continues being amusing

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Ravenfield continues to improve and it's a really promising single-player FPS experience especially with how many fun mods you can add in.

Get ready to dig deep in UnderMine, releasing with Linux support this Summer

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Releasing this Summer in Early Access, UnderMine looks like a seriously good action-adventure roguelike that will have you dig deeper and deeper for gold and powerful relics.

Undead Horde, the necromantic action game from 10tons now has a Linux beta

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

No friends? No problem! Just visit your local graveyard and get to work, as Undead Horde from 10tons is now in beta for Linux.

Nightdive Studio's latest revamp with Blood: Fresh Supply is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

Fear not Linux gamers, you too will be getting in on the action as Blood: Fresh Supply is coming to Linux.

Get Age of Wonders III free in the Humble Spring Sale, lots on sale for Linux fans

By Liam Dawe, 9 May 2019

Humble Store has just put up their Spring Sale and with it you can get Age of Wonders III free for a limit time, so act fast.

Time for school, Cities: Skylines - Campus expansion announced to release this month

By Liam Dawe, 9 May 2019

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have today announced you need more education, just kidding, the Cities: Skylines - Campus expansion was announced.