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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.

Guest Writer
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.

Play as superpowered 'Mr Shifty' in this upcoming top-down action game

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Upcoming ragdoll small platformer 'City Climber' is looking for votes at Steam Greenlight

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

There are a couple of excellent games for only 1 USD at Bundle Stars, not long left to grab them

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
Bundle Stars is having another interesting sale, where several games can be purchased for only 1 USD.

Addictive free arcade game 'Super Crate Box' has its Linux port released

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Early Access supernatural newspaper RPG 'Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition' is likely coming to Linux

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Upcoming RTS/FPS hybrid 'Abatron' will have a Linux demo before official release

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
Abatron developer confirms plans for Linux version of demo before the full release, which will be partially funded by Kickstarter campaign.

After five months, twin stick shooter RPG 'NeuroVoider' will exit Early Access in a couple of days

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Developer claims that a Linux port for retro-themed adventure 'Lucius Demake' may be done if there is interest

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Colourful shooter-platformer 'Featherpunk Prime' aims for a Day-1 Linux release

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Atmospheric, Limbo-esque platformer 'Selma and the Wisp' is released for Linux on Steam

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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!

A giveaway for Early Access platformer 'Orange Moon' is coming this Saturday, demo available

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Minimalistic puzzler 'Hexoscope' not coming to Linux due to Adobe Air

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
Sadly this is one game we won't get due to the developer using Adobe Air, as it no longer supports Linux.

Bundle Stars is having a Summer Sale, daily deals until August 22nd

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Indie retro styled platformer 'Trials of Azra' launched on Steam Early Access, 20 free keys on IndieDB

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

Addictive free Battlefield-like FPS 'Ravenfield' has its second beta available, some thoughts

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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.

There is another IndieDB giveaway, the strange Early Access sandbox game 'CHKN'

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
IndieDB is doing yet another game giveaway and this time the weird sandbox game CHKN is being thrown your way.

Win a free copy of action RPG 'FORCED SHOWDOWN' thanks to IndieDB again

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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, a Portal 2 mod with new single player campaign, needs votes on Steam Greenlight

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
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 having another 24 hour giveaway with Linux support, the indie platformer 'Prison Run and Gun'

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
IndieDB is currently giving away 20 free Steam keys for platformer game Prison Run and Gun, a standalone expansion to Hot Guns.

Find a missing woman in 'Moirai', a FREE experimental story-driven game with a great twist, some thoughts

By -Daniel-Palacio-,
Moirai is a very lightweight and short mini-game (only 13 MB and lasts 10 minutes) with an incredible twist at the end.
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