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Typoman: Revised released for Linux, a puzzle platformer with some word puzzling mixed in

By Samsai, 12 Feb 2017

An indie puzzle platformer, where you must control the world around you with words, by the name of Typoman: Revised has made its way onto Linux via Steam.

Gunmetal Arcadia released with same-day Linux support

By BTRE, 12 Feb 2017

This action-adventure platformer Gunmetal Arcadia, with smooth retro-styled art, was released earlier in the week.

A look at Tinertia, a twin-stick rocket-jumping shooter for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2017

The developer of Tinertia sent in some keys at user-request for us to take a look at this rather amusing twin-stick shooter.

Until February 6th, you can get the popular indie puzzle-platformer 'FEZ' for PWYW at itch.io

By -Daniel-Palacio-, 1 Feb 2017

This was confirmed by Polytron on Twitter. All the money will be sent to an American charity called American Civil Liberties Union.

Typoman: Revised is coming to Linux & SteamOS and they require Beta testers

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jan 2017

Typoman: Revised, an award winning surreal word game is bringing up Linux support and they need some testers.

Dead Cells, a roguelike and castlevania-inspired action-platformer looks amazing and heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jan 2017

Dead Cells, a 2D roguelike and castlevania-inspired action-platformer was emailed in by Sintineddu and wow, the art in this one is fantastic.

Competition: Win a key for the metroidvania-style game King Lucas

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jan 2017

We have a bunch of Steam keys for King Lucas, a metroidvania-style game from DevilishGames and here's your chance to grab a copy.

Yooka-Laylee has revealed multiplayer in a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jan 2017

If you weren't already sold on Yooka-Laylee, this new multiplayer trailer might just sell you on it and it looks fantastic.

Fumiko! A single-player, story-driven abstract platformer developed on Linux releases next month

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2017

Fumiko! A new single-player, story-driven game that has been developed with Unity and Linux is coming out next month. It looks absolutely bizarre, but in a good way.

Sundered, a metroidvania with striking art made by Jotun's devs, is on Kickstarter

By BTRE, 17 Jan 2017

This metroidvania with distinctive hand-drawn art is set to launch sometime in the middle of the year. Developer Thunder Lotus has decided to start a crowdfunding campaign to finance extra polish and get player input before launch.

'Rise & Shine' a game where every level is a single, continuous work of art could come to Linux (updated!)

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2017

Well, Rise & Shine has certainly hooked me in with its rather awesome visuals and slick looking action! The developers have said they are investigating and testing Linux support. UPDATED.

Exploring a floating island in 'Pocket Kingdom', a very well done throwback to Amiga games

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2017

GOL follower hardpenguin sent over a copy of 'Pocket Kingdom' for me to take a look at, and as a fan of the Amiga I had to give it a go.

Gearend, a cute 2D non-linear exploration game built on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2017

I was sent in Gearend by a reader, as it not only looks like a pretty good 2D exploration game, but it's also developed on Linux.

Fossil Echo, a beautiful looking story-driven platformer should come to Linux soon

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jan 2017

We've been waiting a while on it, but Fossil Echo looks like it's finally nearing a release for Linux.

Best Buds vs Bad Guys, the retro indie action-platformer released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2016

Later than I had originally hoped, but Best Buds vs Bad Guys has officially released for Linux. I actually Kickstarted this game, so I was hoping it would be good.

Super Jagua, a platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros is now on Linux, key giveaway

By Liam Dawe, 15 Dec 2016

Super Jagua is a retro platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros. The game recently came to Linux and the developer provided us some keys to throw at you.

SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell updated with a level editor and Steam Workshop support

By Liam Dawe, 14 Dec 2016

SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell, the rather good speed running game has been updated for you to make your own levels and you can download them from the Steam Workshop now too.