Harebrained Schemes third person action game NECROPOLIS may actually come to Linux, they say it's on their list of things to do.
One thing that did come up, is something I still see often:
QuoteThis is two sided. First, there are many many different versions of Linux, so there not only needs to be a decision on which we'll support at the time we start working on it (this will be influenced by which versions Steam supports at that time), but secondly, we'll also need to get QA support to bug test the builds for said supported linux builds. With deadlines being what they are, it's important to get the promised platforms (PC, PS, and XBox) out first before tackling Linux. Then when we have the resources to approach Linux, it will be heavily influenced by which versions are the forerunners at that time (if that makes sense...it's kinda' time sensitive and an evolving beast).
Developers are still unsure how to properly target Linux due to the many distributions that we have.
You can find the full discussion on it here.
About the game
NECROPOLIS combines third-person action with Rogue-lite dungeon-delving for a game that’s fast-paced and addictive, yet diabolically hardcore.
You play as a nameless adventurer attempting to escape a living, magical dungeon that reconstructs itself each time you play, with only one way out - down. Craft, equip, explore, and fight to stay alive as you delve deeper and face ever-greater threats in the twisting halls and endless chasms of the NECROPOLIS. Have no doubt, you’re going to die - often! - but you’ll improve your combat skills, available upgrades, and dungeon know-how with every playthrough, bringing you one step closer to the exit.
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QuoteDevelopers are still unsure how to properly target Linux due to the many distributions that we have.
Which is why I don't mind things like snappy and systemd forcing some level of unification among distros.
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It seems those devs never heard of the Steam Runtime.
No need to target a specific distro, just build with the Steam Runtime and your game will run basically on any Linux distribution able to run the Steam client.
No need to target a specific distro, just build with the Steam Runtime and your game will run basically on any Linux distribution able to run the Steam client.
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This is the same studio that brought us all three of their Shadowrun games already. I'm not sure why Necropolis would be substantially different.
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I have a dream!
I really hope this title comes to Linux.
The art style is perfect and we get a "darksouls" game.
I really hope this title comes to Linux.
The art style is perfect and we get a "darksouls" game.
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Quoting: TakThis is the same studio that brought us all three of their Shadowrun games already. I'm not sure why Necropolis would be substantially different.
Exactly my same thoughts, after 3 games I'm failing to understand why this is now a problem.
Quoting: SpykerIt seems those devs never heard of the Steam Runtime.
No need to target a specific distro, just build with the Steam Runtime and your game will run basically on any Linux distribution able to run the Steam client.
Even better, the Steam Runtime doesn't even need the Steam client to run. The GOG release of Grim Fandango Remastered for example works in such a way.
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that's great news, was one of those titles covered by totalbiscuit from pax that i liked.
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Quoting: ZeloxI have a dream!You may also be interested in Pharaonic.
I really hope this title comes to Linux.
The art style is perfect and we get a "darksouls" game.
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Quoting: SpykerIt seems those devs never heard of the Steam Runtime.How useful is Steam Runtime to people publishing their games outside of Steam, like on GOG, or Humble? The name kinda implies it's not, but I'm not any way better aware of the specifics than bigger devs.
No need to target a specific distro, just build with the Steam Runtime and your game will run basically on any Linux distribution able to run the Steam client.
Doesn't help that the description is very specific to being about helping run Steam games, not games in general.
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