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Exploration Puzzle Platformer PONCHO Released DRM Free And On Steam

By flesk, Nov 5, 2015

PONCHO is an open-world puzzle platformer where you control a robot who is able to flip between parallax layers. The game was released on the Humble Store and Steam this week, and I've taken a look at it.

Puzzle Platformer 'Adventures of Shuggy' Released For Linux On Steam

By flesk, Oct 29, 2015

The game was ported to Linux in time for the Halloween sale on Steam and is a bargain for fans of puzzle platformers.

Project Maiden Review, Plus Interview With Developer Kevin Cole

By muntdefems, Oct 28, 2015

This is a kind of mix of a Project Maiden review and an interview with its creator Kevin Cole, in which we discuss his first two games, as well as his experiences with crowdfunding and game development.

MegaSphere, An Action Platformer With Gorgeous Art In Early Access

By Liam Dawe, Oct 24, 2015

Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere. A gorgeous looking action platformer with story elements.

Toby: The Secret Mine, A Very Well Made LIMBO-like Platformer

By Liam Dawe, Oct 21, 2015

While I’m not usually a fan of platformers, my mind has somewhat been changed thanks to Broforce. Today I checked out Toby: The Secret Mine and came off feeling pretty good about it.

A Review Of Minimalist Hardcore Platformer INK

By flesk, Oct 19, 2015

INK is a minimalist hardcore platformer where you paint levels as you play, by running and sliding along surfaces, and with the paint splatter of your many deaths.

Broforce Is Now On Linux, It’s Insane & Totally Hilarious, I’m In Love A Little Bit

By Liam Dawe, Oct 17, 2015

Broforce might just be my new favourite game on Linux, and thanks to a follower I was gifted a copy to try out.

Puzzle Platformer Mushroom 11 Released DRM Free And On Steam

By flesk, Oct 17, 2015

Mushroom 11 was released yesterday on GOG, Humble Store and Steam and is a peculiar twist on the puzzle platformer formula.

Turn-Based Action Platformer RONIN Released For Linux In Time For Steam Stealth Sale

By flesk, Oct 15, 2015

RONIN is an action platformer with turn-based combat that was released for Windows this summer. The Linux version was released earlier this week, and if you act quickly you can buy it for half-off as part of the Steam Stealth Sale.

Abstract Physics Platformer IO Has Received Massive Update And A Price Cut

By flesk, Oct 13, 2015

The popular physics platformer has received a massive update, adding 75 new and extra difficult levels and the price has been cut in half.

Broforce Will Launch On Linux With The Full Release On 15th October

By Liam Dawe, Oct 11, 2015

Broforce the massively popular action game will come to Linux with the official release on the 15th of October. I am really excited, as it looks awesome.

InfiniTrap, A Hardcore 2D Maze Game Made On Linux, We Have Keys For You

By Liam Dawe, Oct 11, 2015

The developer of InfiniTrap has sent in a few keys for us to giveaway, it's interesting because it's made on Linux, and it's pretty hard.

Run And Gun Platformer NOT A HERO Released On Steam For Linux

By flesk, Oct 1, 2015

The cover-based run 'n' gun with a bizarre political plot has been released for Linux after four months on Steam.

Gunmetal Arcadia Will Get An Action Platformer Prequel Early Next Year

By flesk, Sep 21, 2015

The previously announced roguelike Gunmetal Arcadia will be preceded by a classic action platformer early next year.

New Gameplay Video Released For Upcoming Metroidvania Platformer Corpses 'N Souls

By flesk, Sep 21, 2015

Developer Side Scroll Studios has released a new video to show off some of the non-combat elements of their upcoming metroidvania platformer with action RPG elements.

Gravity Puzzle Platformer 'Blackhole' Now Has A Demo On Steam

By flesk, Sep 20, 2015

In addition to the free demo, the latest update also introduces an "Easy Mode" to make the game less punishing and a new option to turn off some of the dialogue for players who don't care for as much exposition.

A Review Of Gravity Platformer Airscape, Now Has Linux Demo

By flesk, Sep 10, 2015

Airscape is a playful gravity platformer that feels like an essential buy to any fan of challenging platformers, and now has a Linux demo on Steam.

Sol, A Cute and Mod-Friendly Platformer, Goes Even Further With Providing Accessibility Options

By BTRE, Aug 28, 2015

The charming little platformer, noteworthy for its advanced accessibility options and its copyleft license, was recently updated. It now features a crossover mod with Race the Sun and even more accessibility options.