Quoting: Purple Library GuyIt is looking like the market share of Linux for gaming in specific may be less than 1%. I've been wondering about the difference; are Linux users mostly not gamers?

Actually, this feels about right. A quick Googling of the gaming and Windows stats seems to validate it. Let's assume, for the moment, that nearly 100% of American households have a computer (not far off). It seems 60% of households have someone who games. Roughly half of those gamers are doing so on a desktop, so roughly a third of households with a desktop game on it. If Linux desktop usage is 2-3% and the same stats hold that a third of those users are gamers, then it's possible that Linux gamers are less than a percent of the overall desktop gaming total.

Again, though, as many have said, it's not all about numbers. Linux users are among the more loyal and knowledgeable of the bunch. The Astrokill dev, for example, I think has said that although small as a percentage, his Linux players have been responsible for finding and killing most of the bugs and issues in the game's cross-platform engine.

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Quoting: GuestI also have Richard Burns Rally...I don't know if any of the Logitech wheels would work with them, since they are not native games.

Richard Burns Rally holds up beautifully to today's titles in my opinion, and would be the game I'd most be interested in a wheel for after DR. Per WineHQ, people have reported force wheels work, so hopefully we'd be OK.

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What's up with the Logitech wheel used market? Used G25s and 27's are far MORE expensive than new G29's!

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Quoting: TcheyYep, this one is the "true" successor to Descent, and the best one i've played so far...

Completely agree. Definitely the best of the genre and a terrific action game by any measure, even in its current state. Even its instant action mode is a blast.

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Wow, I love this game. It's got it all. This is how I always imagined space combat would really be. So happy this is on Linux...

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Filled it out... Looks sweet...

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Ok, based on feedback here, I purchased it and am happy I did. It's VERY atmospheric and spooky at places. The robots have a New Battlestar Galactica intimidation about them. Stealth matters. Nice recoil. Seemingly decent replayability in challenges and such. Haven't tried multiplayer yet (no one online) but I'm enjoying this, and it's definitely worth the $10. I like it better than, say, Ballistic Overkill, which I've never warmed to. Thanks all!

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Wow, seriously mixed reviews on Steam on this one, mostly around the slow development pace and limited weapons (which doesn't bother me). I love the idea and look. At $9.99 for a long gestating early access, it's not pricey, but not quite a cheap, "Sure, to support a Linux dev, why not?" For the Linux gamer, what do you all think?

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Whoa, an intensity comparison to Rocket League, which is gaming crack cocaine for me... Must try this one too...

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BTW, while kudos are flying around, a big "thanks!" to GamingOnLinux for making me aware of the game in the first place. Discoverability is a big deal for games, especially in the space sim area, where most of the oxygen in the room is taken up by ED or SC. I'd bet 80% of those 11% of Linux buyers heard about the game here directly or due a link back here from a post on Reddit...

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