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GIGABUSTER, an action platformer inspired by Mega Man Zero and Mega Man X will support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

Available to help fund on Kickstarter, GIGABUSTER is an action platformer taking inspiration from Mega Man Zero and Mega Man X.

Project Zero Deaths, a new free to play online platform shooter has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

A free game to start the day with, as the multiplayer platform shooter Project Zero Deaths recently entered Early Access and it includes Linux support.

Catacomb Kids, a very deadly platformer that just had a big update recently

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jun 2019

After not trying out Catacomb Kids since I covered it originally in 2015, I've come back to it to find a much improved game that's just as deadly.

First person puzzle-platformer 'Abstract Initiative' looks like it could be one to watch

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jun 2019

Not one we've covered before, Abstract Initiative is a first-person puzzle platformer that's coming to Linux.

The slick atmospheric racing platformer 'Distance' just had another free update with new levels

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jun 2019

Distance, one of the best racing platformers (seriously, I love it) just had another update with Refract giving it more free content.

CreatorCrate, a unique roguelike 2D platformer made on Linux is looking for funding

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jun 2019

Jori Ryan of CreatorCrateGames emailed about their roguelike 2D platformer CreatorCrate. It's being developed on Linux (primarily on Manjaro) and so they're aiming for same-day Linux support with it.

Dead Cells has another update ready for testing in Beta, 2 million copies now sold

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2019

Seems like things are going very well for developer Motion Twin, as they've announced Dead Cells is getting another update and they've now sold over 2 million copies.

DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, the 2D platformer where you have creative power is out

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2019

DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes, the 2D platformer where the worlds can be created by you is now in Early Access with same-day Linux support.

Platformer and space shooter hybrid A.N.N.E is finally coming to Early Access this month

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jun 2019

Developer Gamesbymo can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, as their platformer and space shooter hybrid A.N.N.E is heading into Early Access on June 18th.

Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics looks like it's shaping up to be a great stealth-action platformer

By Liam Dawe, 29 May 2019

Orangepixel have announced that Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics, their action platformer with stealth elements is closing in on a release date and it's looking great.

The super-retro action-platformer 'Dogurai' is now out on Steam + a few keys to give away

By Liam Dawe, 28 May 2019

With graphics and gameplay inspired by old portable games, Dogurai is soaked in retro sauce and it's out with Linux support now.

A Linux version of the mind-bending multi-dimensional 'Unbound: Worlds Apart' will come at release

By Liam Dawe, 26 May 2019

Unbound: Worlds Apart from Alien Pixel Studios is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this hand-crafted puzzler looks like it could melt my mind with the portal system.

IRKALLA, an incredibly stylish looking pixel-art tactical-action platformer is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2019

The developers behind IRKALLA emailed in today and it grabbed my interest right away with the supremely stylish art behind it. The odd setting has my curiosity too, with mechs versus demons!

DASH, the fast-paced platformer where you create the levels is launching in June with a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, 20 May 2019

Best get your running shoes, you're going to need them to compete in DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes.

Lost in Sky: Violent Seed is looking like a really great action platformer coming soon to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 May 2019

Lost in Sky: Violent Seed is one I've been following for a while and it's really looking good now, it's also on track to release soon with Linux support.

Jumpai, the Mario Maker inspired creative platformer with online play is coming along nicely

By Liam Dawe, 7 May 2019

Jumpai is another creative platformer that has you build and play levels created by the community, a little like DASH. However, Jumpai is going to remain free and it has online play.

Himno, a free relaxing platformer with no enemies, no death and no real goal is now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 7 May 2019

Everything getting a bit much? Take some time to relax, as Himno is now available on Linux and it's free.

You can get into the beta for the creative hardcore platformer DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes right now

By Liam Dawe, 6 May 2019

The creative platformer DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes is releasing soon but for those interested in help to test, you can quite easily grab a beta key.

Fearmonium looks like a very intriguing action-platformer that will release for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 3 May 2019

Fearmonium from developer Redblack Spade looks like an action-platformer that could be on the different side, with slightly freaky yet intriguing visuals.