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EXAPUNKS from Zachtronics is now out in Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
How do you feel about hacking to save your life? In EXAPUNKS it's 1997 again and you've made a deal for one hack, one dose to prevent dying from the phage.

Talking point: Leaving user reviews for Linux games can really help a developer

By Liam Dawe,
We all know the current Linux gaming market share isn't turning heads and it can be tough to persuade developers that having a Linux version is worth it. I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about user reviews and how they can help out.

The Linux version of Into the Breach is in active development

By Liam Dawe,
Exciting news for those of you waiting for Into the Breach, the second title from Subset Games (FTL) as they're working on the Linux version right now.

The next release of DXVK for Vulkan-based D3D11 with Wine will use per-game configuration files

By Liam Dawe,
The developer of the very interesting DXVK project has mentioned that the next release is going to do away with environment variables in favour of per-game configuration files.

The excellent survival racer Distance is officially releasing on September 18th

By Liam Dawe,
After being in Early Access for a few years, the rather good survival racer Distance which is the spiritual successor to Nitronic Rush, is going to officially release next month.

Looks like Valve may be preparing a 64bit version of the Steam client

By Liam Dawe,
Valve may be preparing a 64bit version of the Steam client with an update in the Steam Beta Client that was released yesterday.

Extreme downhill freeriding game 'Descenders' updated with the Ring of Fire update

By Liam Dawe,
The latest update to Descenders adds in the fifth environment to play through named Volcano, which gives you a different way to play.

An update on the Linux version of Twilight Struggle, four years after the Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
Way back in July of 2014, GMT Games partnered with Playdek and ran a successful Kickstarter for Twilight Struggle, a digital version of the board game that shares the same name. It promised Linux support, which still hasn't been delivered.

Build and manage a colony in Kubifaktorium, developed primarily on Linux and funding on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
Kubifaktorium from developer Mirko Seithe (previously made BossConstructor) is a colony building and management sim that mixes in automation and transports systems like Factorio.

The Procession to Calvary is a point and click adventure made from Renaissance-era paintings

By Liam Dawe,
This looks all kinds of nuts. A point and click adventure game planned to release for Linux that's made from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain recordings of classical music.

Dead Matter, a sandbox survival horror plans to have a Linux release after Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
I seriously cannot get enough of survival games, so hearing about Dead Matter is quite exciting as it sounds pretty good.

SpaceBourne might see a Linux version, according to demand after release

By Corben,
SpaceBourne, an open space exploration game with RPG elements may see a Linux release, based on demand.

Exiled Kingdoms - a mobile RPG with decent depth, now on Linux

By razing32,
Hello and welcome to my first article on GOL. Today I will talk about a game I played on Android and eventually on Linux called Exile Kingdoms. I first played this game on a tablet, under circumstances I have honestly forgotten, but it left an impression. I decided to pick it up on Steam to relive the experience on a more comfortable platform.

Chaotic co-op cooking game Overcooked! 2 is now officially out with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Ghost Town Games along with publisher Team17 have today released the chaotic co-op cooking game Overcooked! 2.

Din's Legacy is the latest action RPG from Soldak featuring mutating characters

By Liam Dawe,
Always in the mood for a good action RPG, Soldak titles are usually pretty good and Din's Legacy is sounding like another good entry.

One Zero Three (103), an adventure game set inside the mind is currently on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
One Zero Three from Dystopia Interactive looks like a rather interesting short adventure puzzle game set inside the mind, currently seeking funds on Kickstarter.

Steampunk pixel airship combat game 'Airships: Conquer the Skies' to release August 16th

By Liam Dawe,
If the sound of building a steampunk airship, tank or whatever sounds like your gig then prepare yourself as Airships: Conquer the Skies releases this month.

Dead Cells, probably one of the best Linux games this year is now out

By Liam Dawe,
Dead Cells mixes some brutal heart-thumping action together with gorgeous visuals to create an experience that completely sold me.

Your weekly look at some interesting Linux games and bundles on sale

By Liam Dawe,
Another week, another look at what's currently on sale for Linux gamers and developers and we have some pretty good picks this week.

Valheim, an interesting survival game inspired by norse mythology and viking culture, currently free

By Liam Dawe,
In the mood to try a new survival game? How about one that's free while it's in the alpha stages? Valheim seems pretty interesting.