Category: Indie Game

Quite some time ago I wrote about Planets³ (now called Stellar Overload) and how they didn't hit the Linux goal, but didn't want to leave Linux out. Looks like they are delivering on that.

Neon Chrome is a very vibrant top down shooter with procedural level generation, the developer has announced that a Linux build is now available.

TowerFall Ascension, the rather cool local multiplayer game now has an official standalone mod that enables 5-8 player gameplay.

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.

Life of Pixel is a game that has been on Linux for quite some time, it originally released back in 2014 and I've finally given it a go. You're essentially playing through the graphical history of multiple eras.

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.

Hue looks like a great idea, it's an adventure platformer where you change the background colour of the world.

I spoke to the developer of We Happy Few on twitter to get an update on the Linux version, it seems it has been pushed back.

Thanks to robvv in our forum for pointing this out, 'Rogue Stormers' an action packed platformer with heavy action and RPG elements is now on Linux.

GOG add another game to their lovely DRM free library, next up is the simple yet challenging platformer '140'.

The super cool theme park builder Parkitect has reached alpha 5, it seems like a smaller release overall as it's laying the foundation for future updates.

Invisigun Heroes sounds like a pretty funny idea, everyone is invisible, but you still have to find a way to battle them.

Atom Zombie Smasher the rather cool indie game from a while ago has finally been updated and it has a Linux version on Steam.

Guts and Glory is basically the 3D version of the Flash game Happy Wheels and this is even acknowledged by its author, a single developer who started the project on his own during his spare time.

Excellent news for those who requested a Linux version for this demake, as the Linux port has been released as requested.

Puzzle fans can't be bored with all the great games we have on Linux. Sekwere has joined the ranks and now has a Linux version available on Steam.

Overland, is a very, very cool survival game and the developers have now expanded their itch First Access program, so you can all go and buy it now.

Mr Shifty is a top-down action game inspired by Hotline Miami, but with different aesthetics and a focus on using superhero abilities. The game will be out next year, and the developers started preparing the Linux version two months ago.

City Climber is an upcoming good looking platformer where you need to control a ragdoll character using your mouse or your controller. It was created by one person and right now is looking for votes on Steam Greenlight. There isn't a precise release date, but apparently the game will be finished by next month.

Klei Entertainment have announced their next game titled 'Hot Lava'. They are already planning a Linux version. It's an amusing idea, going back to childhood games of 'don't touch the floor'.