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Mad Max meets Vulkan in a new fully public beta for Linux, benchmarks and OpenGL vs Vulkan comparisons

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2017

Mad Max from Feral Interactive has been updated with a public beta as the Linux version is now able to use Vulkan and it brings some mighty performance changes.

Rise to Ruins (formerly Retro-Pixel Castles) has another massive content update

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2017

Rise to Ruins update 'InDev 25' will see your villagers get a bit thirsty, as the game has introduced the need to quench your villagers thirst.

Nongünz, an action platformer with a clever visual style will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2017

We certainly aren't short on action platformers, but Nongünz looks like it could easily stand out with the unique visual style.

Lil Tanks, an action-packed side-scroller will release for Linux next week

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2017

I've been sent in details about 'Lil Tanks', which is an action-packed side-scroller with some really great retro visuals.

Mantis Burn Racing, an awesome looking top-down racer could come to Linux with enough support

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2017

I was pointed towards Mantis Burn Racing as the developers are considering a Linux port of their fantastic looking top-down racer. They may do it with enough requests.

Strategy game 'Cossacks 3' will have a Linux beta on Friday and I have a key for one lucky person

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

Even though it was supposed to be delayed until April, GSC Game World have announced that there will be a public beta of the Linux version on Friday. We also have a spare key to throw at you!

HEVN, a first-person sci-fi adventure game should have Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

HEVN was pointed out by GOL follower micha and after taking a look I was impressed, so I spoke to the developer about their Linux plans for this first-person sci-fi adventure game.

Game engine 'Construct 3' is now in open beta, check out my example game

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

Construct 3 is a game engine that requires little to no programming knowledge as it relies on stringing events together from objects. It's clever and it works really well.

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Toolkit

Oxenfree is a clever, narrative driven supernatural thriller you should check out, my review

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

I finally set aside some time to play the supernatural thriller Oxenfree and it's surprisingly good. It's a narrative-driven game, so each choice you make changes the conversations and the flow of the game.

Meganoid, a challenging platformer with roguelike elements releases soon with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

The latest game from Orangepixel, Meganoid, will launch soon with day-1 Linux support and I have to say for a platform it looks really damn good.

RUNNING WITH RIFLES has a major update and a DLC announcement

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

RUNNING WITH RIFLES is the rather excellent top-down shooter with RPG elements that has Linux support. A major patch was just released along with a big DLC announcement.

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Blazing Chrome, a classic co-op run ‘n gun plans Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

Blazing Chrome is a new co-op run ‘n gun being developed by JoySmasher and they are planning a Linux version.

SC Controller, the stand-alone Steam Controller driver and UI has an important bug-fix release

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2017

I've been using a lot of SC Controller to play games with my Steam Controller outside of Steam, but it did have a major issue. I reported the issue and it has now been solved.