Wednesday Madness, a few good Linux gaming deals going on

The Freedom Humble Bundle is still going strong and just added more games, ebooks, and audio today!

https://www.humblebundle.com/freedom

I am considering getting Rogue Stormers. It looks fun, and has co-op. But the reviews are not all that encouraging.

I just picked of Company of Heroes 2 yesterday in a Bundlestars Star Deal flash sale. It was US$8 for 24 hours.

Bundlestars are doing some decent bundles at the moment, for instance this one:

https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/all-stars-8-bundle

£2.39 for ten games, some pretty decent ones, and 5 of those for Linux. The Neon bundle is okay too.

On Steam, I'd recommend "Toki Tori" puzzler-platformer game (own it, played it) - currently 90% discount = £0.69

http://store.steampowered.com/app/38700/

Also, "BADLAND: GOTY Edition" on Steam is 85% off at £1.34

http://store.steampowered.com/app/269670/

EDIT:

And *just* spotted Grim Fandango Remastered on GOG at 80% off discount = £1.99

https://www.gog.com/game/grim_fandango_remastered


Last edited by g000h on 16 February 2017 at 4:10 am UTC

I recommend getting and playing To the Moon. It has this old jRPG graphics, but is more of an adventure/puzzle game than an RPG. The story is engaging, music excellent. One thing that might be negative for some: overwhelming sadness, even if the story offers some glimpses of hope and even joy.

On another note, Fumiko!, a platformer about an AI, has been released and it's 25% off. http://store.steampowered.com/app/563810/

So does Bundle Stars or does it not sell the actual Linux keys?

So does Bundle Stars or does it not sell the actual Linux keys?

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

So does Bundle Stars or does it not sell the actual Linux keys?

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

That's unfortunate. But how can you tell? I mean, generally? There are many perfectly legitimate shops (also regional ones) that display a Tux icon. How would I know that it is not an actual Linux key? It's like buying milk that says organic on the package, but is actually just regular milk.

So does Bundle Stars or does it not sell the actual Linux keys?

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

To be clear this only affects external porters. For all normal developers it shouldn't matter.

Give To The Moon a try if you want to feel sad, and SOMA if you, well... want to feel sad and very alone.
No, seriously: Both are great games.

Bought too much games recently (Ballistic Overkill, the Dweller, Postal 2, Bit Blaster XL and the Freedom Humble Bundle) but I suggest you Slayaway Camp, it's 50% off --> 4,49€.

Really fun puzzle game for the horror fans, voxel enthusiasts or the aspiring killers. Give it a try.

So does Bundle Stars or does it not sell the actual Linux keys?

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

To be clear this only affects external porters. For all normal developers it shouldn't matter.

That's true, it it won't count as a Linux Sale, therefore the Linux market will look smaller than it actually is.

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

To be clear this only affects external porters. For all normal developers it shouldn't matter.

I disagree. While the money gets to the same persons, some day some manager inevitably will ask:
"I heard we are supporting this 'Linus' thing?! Is it worth it or can we cancel that for the next game!?"

Bundle Stars sales windows keys only. So guys above did not support Linux gaming at all.

To be clear this only affects external porters. For all normal developers it shouldn't matter.

I disagree. While the money gets to the same persons, some day some manager inevitably will ask:
"I heard we are supporting this 'Linus' thing?! Is it worth it or can we cancel that for the next game!?"

Again, all developers can see what platform a game is downloaded and run on. This issue is only an issue for external porters, as some stores have keys that won't allow them to get paid. It is not an issue for normal developers who do it all themselves.