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Close-combat FPS 'Return to Planet X' is now on Linux, it's actually not bad at all

By Liam Dawe, 20 Oct 2017

If there's one thing I truly love, it's FPS games. Merge an FPS with a space sci-fi setting where you're killing aliens in close-combat and I'm happy. Say hello to Return to Planet X.

Adventure Game Hiveswap: Act 1 Releases For Linux

By Nezchan, 18 Oct 2017

Hiveswap: Act 1, based on the popular, long-running webcomic Homestuck by Andrew Hussie, has released for Linux, just over 1 month following release of the Windows and Mac versions.

Slapping minions, defeating heroes and being delightfully evil in Dungeons 3, my thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 17 Oct 2017

Combining elements from many different genres, Dungeons 3 has arrived for you to spread evil across the world. Dungeons 3 was a same-day release for Linux, but how does it feel to to be bad?

Nowhere Prophet, a single-player tactical roguelike with card-based battles has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 17 Oct 2017

Nowhere Prophet, a single-player tactical roguelike with card-based battles is currently going through 'First Access' (itch's version of Early Access) and it has Linux support.

OpenRA has been updated with more Dune 2000 missions and plenty more

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2017

OpenRA, the fantastic open source game engine to run games like Red Alert, Command & Conquer and Dune 2000 has a new release today.

Amazon Lumberyard game engine is no longer going to support Linux, not enough demand

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2017

A reader pointed out that the FAQ for the Amazon Lumberyard game engine no longer lists Linux support, so I reached out to Amazon to see what's going on.

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Here’s a look at some good FPS games available on Linux & SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, 10 Oct 2017

Looking for your next FPS? There might be a few in here that tickle your fancy. Here’s a look at a few good FPS options on Linux & SteamOS.

Heroes of Hammerwatch, a roguelike hack and slash RPG/adventure game that should see Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 6 Oct 2017

Heroes of Hammerwatch isn't quite Hammerwatch 2, but it this roguelike hack and slash RPG/adventure game should release for Linux.

Some thoughts on Vikings - Wolves of Midgard

By Liam Dawe, 5 Oct 2017

Vikings - Wolves of Midgard released for Linux recently and here are my thoughts on this new RPG from Games Farm and Kalypso Media Digital.

The latest Steam Hardware Survey shows Linux market-share has declined again

By Liam Dawe, 2 Oct 2017

Every month Valve put out their hardware survey, inside it shows off the market-share of operating systems and Linux has continued to decline.

Need art for your games? Asset Forge and public domain Kenney assets may help

By Liam Dawe, 1 Oct 2017

While 'asset flips' are becoming a common occurrence, pre-made art assets are still a valuable resource when used correctly. Asset Forge and Kenney assets might be quite useful!