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'Stellar Tactics', a space exploration RPG with classless character progression will come to Linux
'Stellar Tactics' is a rather expansive looking space exploration RPG and the good news is that the developer already has plans for a Linux version.
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Become an undead assassin in 'Aragami', now available with day-1 Linux support and some thoughts from me
We don't often get many Stealth games like 'Aragami', so to play this on Linux was awesome. The game is slick, stylish and well worth your time.
Crowdfunding roundup with internet sim Hypnospace Outlaw, 3D point & click Woven and more
In spite of the radio silence of late, there have been several interesting crowdfunding campaigns for Linux lately, including Dropsy creator Jay Tholen's Hypnospace Outlaw and the vibrant 3D point-and-click Woven.
Steam Hardware Weekend sale, bag some cheap kit, Steam Controller now has accessories
The Steam Hardware Weekend sale is now live and it seems Valve now sell accessories for the Steam Controller.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising and Retribution released for Linux, port report and thoughts
Feral Interactive have ported another set of cracking good games. This time we have Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising and Retribution to fill our strategy needs!
Convicted Galaxy, a procedurally generated space exploration game needs votes on Steam Greenlight
Convicted Galaxy, a procedurally generated space exploration game that's currently on the indie store itch is also trying to get on Steam. The developers sent me a copy to check out too.
Kill deadly fast food products in the free shooter 'Space Jammers', it's really quite good
'Space Jammers' is a new discovery thanks to the awesome game store itch. A game about alien kitten pirates on a music tour, who get sent to another dimension.
Stellaris: Leviathans DLC announced, making space feel a little less empty
The new Stellaris: Leviathans DLC has been officially announced, while it doesn't feature too many new bits what it does have will make the game better overall.
Freespace 2 looks set to gain an open source mission editor
Freespace 2 is about to gain an open source mission editor named wxFRED2. Freespace 2 has been open source for a long time, but the editor is always something we lacked.
Event[0] a sci-fi narrative exploration game is coming to Linux, befriend a spaceship computer to get home to Earth
Event[0] is a very cool looking sci-fi exploration game, and the great news is that the developers told me they are doing a Linux build too.
Here's my review and video of 'RIVE', a fast paced & beautiful action game and the last game from Two Tribes
RIVE is an action heavy platformer and the final game to come from Two Tribes as they are leaving game development behind. I grabbed a key from my PR people and took a look.
EVERSPACE, the amazing looking space shooter should be on Linux before the end of September
EVERSPACE is the brand new graphically impressive space shooter from ROCKFISH Games. They've had a few troubles with the Linux build, but they have said it should be on Linux before the end of September.
Space Pirates and Zombies 2 still planned for Linux, not due for at least another 4 months
Space Pirates and Zombies 2 looks damn good, the reviews are looking good for it too and it is still planned for Linux which is great news.
Frenetic twin stick shooter and platformer ‘RIVE’ was released on Steam, it's Two Tribes final game
The good-looking and insane RIVE has been long advertised as Two Tribes final release. For those who don’t recognize them, they’re the Dutch studio behind excellent puzzle games like Toki Tori.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander released with day-1 Linux support, some thoughts
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a blend of a space strategy game with base building and RPG elements. It recently launched on Linux day-1 so here's some thoughts.
StarMade, the Minecraft-like spaceship builder now has a brand new launcher, be sure to try the demo!
StarMade is an impressive game, it has a similar voxel-block style to Minecraft, but that's were the similarities end. The game now has a proper launcher that includes a bundled version of Java. This will make it easily run on Steam Machines.
Stellaris 1.3 patch 'Heinlein' will overhaul Space Creatures and Pirates
Stellaris 1.3 patch 'Heinlein' is starting to sound more and more exciting! They really are putting in a lot of effort to make the overall game feel more alive and rewarding. This latest post on their new patch sounds fantastic.
Jupiter Hell is a spiritual successor the roguelike version of Doom (DoomRL) and it looks incredible
I love future sci-fi games, especially when they look as brutal and beautiful as Jupiter Hell. It will go to Kickstarter sometime soon and Linux is a first class citizen.
Infinium Strike, the rather cool tower defence game in space is to gain a DLC
Infinium Strike is one Tower Defence game that actually impressed me somewhat. It was like being in command of the Battlestar Galactica, and it seems it has sold well enough to warrant a DLC.
The most popular Linux & SteamOS gaming articles for August 2016, 166 in total
Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for August 2016, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!
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