Would be good to have Linux percentage stats on this, with such a high user population. I own it myself, but haven't got around to playing it yet.

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Slightly surprised that you didn't mention Counter-Strike: Go Danger Zone which has had big updates in 2019 so far. Also Steel Rats was released late 2018, but the native Linux version wasn't available until early 2019.

Personally, I'm looking forward to Dicey Dungeons getting some more updates (and leaving Early Access), which shouldn't be too far away. Also I hope Serious Sam 4 comes out later this year (rather than any longer).

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Just countering a couple of follow up comments to my original post:

When suggesting that the Developer could negotiate with Epic about releasing purely the Linux version on another Store, my point was that it would *not* be Steam store (because Epic is competing with Steam). Hence I suggested GOG and itch.io which Epic might not be so opposed to.

This would be the Developer asking Epic if it would be possible to put Linux version on a different store, because Epic isn't supporting Linux - So one could argue: No lost sales (to Epic). Although, sure, there's dual-booting but it isn't "direct competition" in the literal sense. i.e. If you take 100 Linux gamers who want a specific game title, then 30% might buy the game and dual-boot to play it (or use Lutris), and maybe 70% would choose not to buy the game owing to not being on Linux.

It would be a way for the Developer to placate the Linux gaming community, after letting us down by putting the game exclusively onto Epic store. It would also possibly improve Epic's Public Relations if it wasn't being so anti-consumer. To clarify, Epic's exclusivity deals are mainly aimed at attacking the Steam store, but preventing a Developer from putting a Linux version on a store other than Epic's is attacking the Linux gaming community as well.

I'm also assuming the typical Steam hardware statistics that suggest Linux market-share is less than 1% of the whole Windows/Mac/Linux gaming market. Basically, Epic is losing practically nothing if it allowed Linux versions of games to be released on other stores. Of course, there is the matter of DRM-Free stores which wouldn't appeal to some Developers. (Although Developers reluctance to support DRM-Free is not really sensible owing to the speed that game protections get cracked and become worthless.)

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It would be good if companies like this, who want to cash out by taking money for Windows-exclusives on Epic store could perhaps negotiate to put just the Linux version on another store, for example itch.io or GOG. In saying this, I'm assuming that the main reason for Epic's money is for Epic to take business away from Steam store (rather than attacking the Linux platform).

As a games consumer, just reaffirming that I find restricting consumer choice in this way to be deplorable - Both Epic and the Developer are to blame for this.

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Watched a youtuber playing the game. Looks pretty good, think this could be Wishlist material.

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Just had a look on GOG and it is interesting:

On my GOG account, I own the original version of the game "Blood: One Unit Whole Blood" and I can find that version in my games list.

However, on the GOG Store, I can no longer find that version (Blood: One Unit Whole Blood) but I can find the new release "Blood: Fresh Supply" as well as the other original title "Blood 2: The Blood Group" (This is Blood 2: The Chosen + Nightmare expansion.)

So, it looks like the older, original version of the game has been taken down and is no longer for sale. (Or maybe it is a temporary take-down, who knows?)

For some reason, the same isn't true on Steam - The original (Blood: One Unit Whole Blood) is still there and the original Blood 2: The Chosen + Expansion.

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Noticing "State Of Mind" (available for Linux), "Overload" (on Linux and DRM-Free) and "Underworld Ascendant" (supposed to be coming to Linux, but not here yet) are all in the sale at 50% off (or 55% off, with monthly subscription extra discount).

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Watching the video, I found that the space ships were too similar to regular jet fighters in flight sims. I'd rather see more interesting craft.

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Picked it up on Early Access some time ago. Glad to see the continued progress and improvements. Not sure when I'll begin playing, but possibly when it leaves Early Access.

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As someone who is and has been quite invested in the RUST game (700+ hours play, on Linux), here is my point of view on different things:

1) When I bought the game (some 2 years ago) I got it on sale, so I've had incredible value for my money (Equivalent to 700 hours for $8). Based on this, first I'm thankful to the developers for giving Linux a chance, and second, even if Linux loses the opportunity to play any more I won't be requesting a refund.

2) It is upsetting that Facepunch might completely drop Linux support, but at least it is working for now. Also, if the EAC problem for Steam Play (Proton) gets solved, then there might be an opportunity to play it on Linux even if there is only a Windows version.

3) The monthly wipe - It is quite a good thing in my opinion. It enables the developers to release new features into the game, and there have been stacks of cool things added and balance changes made over the past 2 years. It means that you get a fresh map, other players build bases in different positions, you get to try building a different base design.

3) I actually have been playing the game during the recent "support being dropped" period. Masochistically, I played through the first 3 weeks of April, with the graphical glitches making it extremely hard to do anything. The game worked but whenever the player character used an item, the glitch would obscure the view of the game world. As such, I was wandering around without a weapon or tool in my player's hand, and when I did use a weapon or tool, I was playing blind. In the Last Week of the April Wipe, someone in the Linux community (not Facepunch) released a non-official patch that fixed the "blindness" problem, and the game was okay after this.

4) RUST has just (less than a day ago) had the New Wipe (fresh start) on all the servers. The recent updates have incorporated a partial fix and the game is playing okay under Linux. I have been playing it myself (about 4 hours so far), and there is a bit of graphical slowdown and some weird graphics issues (rainbow colours on some objects), but nothing like as bad as the previous "blindness" problem (April 2019). It is certainly playable, and I expect I'll be going with it some more over the next 4 weeks.

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