Just a regular Linux user (not even a programmer at the moment of contributing) who used to mostly write about obscure but still interesting games with native support, in an effort to help them gain a bit of deserved exposure.
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February 2016 - September 2016
June 2019
December 2019 - April 2020
Contributing Editor
September 2016 - July 2017
Opinions at the moment of writing the articles were mine, though in some cases contents were edited or critical information was added by GOL Editors before approval.
Mr Shifty is a top-down action game inspired by Hotline Miami, but with different aesthetics and a focus on using superhero abilities. The game will be out next year, and the developers started preparing the Linux version two months ago.
City Climber is an upcoming good looking platformer where you need to control a ragdoll character using your mouse or your controller. It was created by one person and right now is looking for votes on Steam Greenlight. There isn't a precise release date, but apparently the game will be finished by next month.
Bundle Stars is having another interesting sale, where several games can be purchased for only 1 USD.
Super Crate Box has officially released for Linux. Now the day has come for this title, so I tried it and it's a truly addictive game and an instant recommendation.
Do you like games inspired in the works of H.P. Lovecraft? Then check out this horror newspaper simulator, where you and your team have to investigate a series of supernatural events at your town in the 1940s, all without losing your sanity in the process.
Abatron developer confirms plans for Linux version of demo before the full release, which will be partially funded by Kickstarter campaign.
There is a lot of good news regarding NeuroVoider, which is an interesting title that was previously covered on GOL, and after being in Early Access during these months it's finally releasing on 31st August.
Lucius Demake, as its name indicates, is a demake of the original Lucius, a survival horror game inspired by the masterpiece horror film The Omen. The premise of the game is to control Lucius, a six year old incarnation of the Antichrist, in his crusade of terror and chaos through his house, murdering all the residents one by one.
Featherpunk Prime is a new indie platformer with a lot of action that is being released on September 1st, and the developers are aiming for a simultaneous release for Linux.
Honestly, I've never heard of this game before, so I can't give an opinion about it, but I do think that its aesthetics and background score look pretty interesting. The creators clearly state they took inspiration from Limbo, but also some comparisons with Fran Bow can be made. There's also a key give-away!
Orange Moon, a 2D action platformer game with RPG elements and puzzles, full of dangerous native life forms, raiders, remnants of alien civilization and harsh environments. According to the game developer, a giveaway of 60 keys will be celebrated as part of the daily contests IndieDB started making recently.
Sadly this is one game we won't get due to the developer using Adobe Air, as it no longer supports Linux.
If you were craving some cheap games to buy, then we have good news for you. Bundle Stars will be having daily deals for two weeks. That's enough time to be lucky and eventually find the game you were looking for.
Trials of Azra is the first release of Onion Core, a small studio of only two people, whose most relevant mechanic is the ability to control the enemies you killed to solve otherwise impossible situations.
I found this game by pure chance, and something about it clicked with me. Considering it's free and only 30 MB, I decided to give it a try, and it turned out to be a truly pleasant surprise.
IndieDB is doing yet another game giveaway and this time the weird sandbox game CHKN is being thrown your way.
IndieDB is having another flash giveaway, and now the turn has come to FORCED SHOWDOWN, an action RPG whose Linux port was released one month ago.
Timex is a Portal 2 mod in development, which will have a new single-player campaign, new testing elements and co-op puzzles.
IndieDB is currently giving away 20 free Steam keys for platformer game Prison Run and Gun, a standalone expansion to Hot Guns.
Moirai is a very lightweight and short mini-game (only 13 MB and lasts 10 minutes) with an incredible twist at the end.