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The End Is Nigh for Linux gamers is now out of beta on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 12 Dec 2017

Did you get a little worried at the start of that headline? Fret not, as it's about the game 'The End Is Nigh' and it's now out of beta on Steam for Linux.

Bad Pad, a hard-rock comedy platformer with a lot of promise has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Dec 2017

Bad Pad is a comedy platformer that's currently in Early Access that seems to have flown completely under the radar.

Incredible looking story-based action platformer 'Iconoclasts' to release next year, for Linux too

By Liam Dawe, 6 Dec 2017

I only just heard about Iconoclasts, a rather incredible looking story-based action platformer and it's coming to Linux next year.

3D platformer that mixes in racing 'Polyball' has left Early Access,

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2017

Polyball is an interesting take on a 3D platformer that mixes in racing, inspired by games like Super Monkey Ball, Marble Madness, Trackmania, and Mario Kart. It has now left Early Access.

ICEBOX: Speedgunner is a challenging 3D platforming FPS that has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2017

You're running out of time, the clock is ticking, it's time to run and gun! ICEBOX: Speedgunner is an FPS platformer that's fast-paced and challenging.

External Visions is a Metroidvania with classic NES era gameplay that's on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2017

In the mood for a retro-inspired Metroidvania? External Visions looks pretty damn good and it released for Linux recently.

GOG adds Linux downloads for retro titles Earthworm Jim 1 & 2

By Liam Dawe, 23 Nov 2017

Thanks to the magic of DOSBox, Earthworm Jim 1 & 2 are now available for Linux direct from game store GOG.

Action platformer 'GunHero' has been fixed up and it's actually quite fun

By Liam Dawe, 22 Nov 2017

I previously wrote about the obviously Broforce-inspired 'GunHero' and how it was far too unstable, it seems to work rather nicely now.

Classic platformer 'Keen Dreams' lives again thanks to Nightdive Studios

By Liam Dawe, 21 Nov 2017

Nightdive Studios have managed to rescue classic platformer Keen Dreams from oblivion as well as getting it updated.

Stick Nightmare, a difficult puzzle platformer made with Godot

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2017

Stick Nightmare is a rather difficult puzzle platformer that was made with the open source Godot game engine, it's now available on Linux.

Jump Gunners is a pretty hilarious action platformer now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2017

In Jump Gunners, as the name might suggest, you use your gun to propel you around and it's really damn amusing.

In the Shadows is a magical puzzle platformer where you use light to scare creatures of the night

By Liam Dawe, 8 Nov 2017

It's time to face your fears and embrace the darkness in 'In The Shadows', a puzzle platformer with a rather unique gameplay element involving turning shadowy creatures into objects.

Hollow Knight’s new free content pack arrives on Linux

By BTRE, 31 Oct 2017

The expansive metroidvania with hand-drawn animations got a little bit bigger. The second of the slated free content updates dropped just in time for Halloween.

The End Is Nigh is now in Beta for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2017

Icculus had hinted at it coming to Linux natively and now it's here! The End Is Nigh is now officially in Beta for Linux on Steam.

Tiny Barbarian DX, a 2D platformer with co-op support is now available on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Oct 2017

In need of a new co-op game? The developer of Tiny Barbarian DX has just a few days ago release the Linux version of their 2D platformer.

SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell adds 33 new levels in 'The Drunk Side of the Moon' DLC

By Liam Dawe, 23 Oct 2017

Need more speedrunning? SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell has expanded with 33 more levels in their new 'The Drunk Side of the Moon' DLC.

It took them a long time, but GOG now have Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2017

Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers released with Linux support years ago, but it's taken until now for GOG to add the Linux version.

Looks like a Linux version of A Hat in Time might actually be coming

By Liam Dawe, 6 Oct 2017

Thanks to SteamDB, it seems a A Hat in Time might actually be coming to Linux. It was leaked a while ago by Virtual Programming, so it will be interesting to see what happens.