Kickstart all of the games!

Game funding on Kickstarter is alive and well. With a little help from friends we have taken a second look at some titles that could be of interest to Linux gamers.

• More RPG goodness! Jordan Weisman is doing a sequel to Shadowrun. Yes, Shadowrun!
• So far an Android version is promised, as for Linux their FAQ states "We can't commit to a Linux version right now but we're definitely looking into it!". A Mac version will happen at $425 000 and considering how close they are to that goal, let's hope they can be convinced to throw in another port too.
• Al Lowe is bringing Larry Laffer back and is doing a remake of Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards. They want to bring the game to "every single platform in existence" and Linux is specifically mentioned as a priority.
• Nekro, "an overhead, randomly generated action game about summoning evil forces of darkness to do your bidding". Supposedly a Linux version is confirmed, but no word on the Kickstarter page yet.
• Proppa, "help the Proppas collect their eggs and survive attacks by the evil snakes". A Linux version will happen if they get 50 Linux supporters at any level. (In theory, $50 will do the job!)
• Vigrior, a fleet based, combat manoeuvre focused RTS. Only Windows is guaranteed on launch, but Linux could happen: "Linux and Mac OSX; Part of our porting efforts include these operating systems! Linux is close to our <3, and Macs? Yeah sure, bring them along, Macs need better games anyway :)"
• BIONITE: Origins, an eFPS, extended first person shooter. Basically an original take on the FPS/RTS hybrid. "But, we also have bigger plans if we exceed $15,000. We want to allow people to play this game on any platform possible, be it: iOS, Android, Linux, Mac, Xbox, Playstation, etc."
• Valdis Story: Abyssal City, a "side scrolling action adventure for P.C. with an emphasis on intricate and rewarding combat as well as deep play style customization". Only Windows on launch, but "A Mac version is most likely be the first port we make, and we have received some interest in a Linux version".

Thanks goes to readers Zerothis and Bumadar, and the members on the Ubuntu Forums for digging up most of these.

If you know of any other interesting Kickstarter projects that might be considering Linux ports, or of a good way to twist the arms of game developers to force them to consider ports, let us know in the comments!