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

By flesk, 13 Oct 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, 11 Oct 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, 11 Oct 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, 1 Oct 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, 21 Sep 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, 21 Sep 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, 20 Sep 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, 10 Sep 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, 28 Aug 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.

Puzzle Platformer 'In Between' Released On Steam For Linux, Has A Demo

By flesk, 27 Aug 2015

In Between is a story-driven puzzle platformer with gravity rotation mechanics that has the makings of a new classic.

Trine 3 Could See A Linux Alpha Or Beta Release In September

By Liam Dawe, 26 Aug 2015

Trine 3 looks absolutely beautiful, and I was sad when it didn't release on Linux day-1, but the good news is the Linux release isn't far off.

Luckslinger, A Fusion Of Hip-hop & Platforming Now On Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2015

I briefly mentioned Luckslinger back in March, and now this odd mix is actually out on Linux, so what’s it really like?

Massive Update And Free Expansion Released For Gravity Puzzle Platformer 'Blackhole'

By flesk, 17 Jul 2015

The update is meant to fix more than 160 bugs and address controller issues, and also includes new missions and hardcore levels for an estimated 5 hours worth of additional content.

New Trailer Released For Gravity Platformer Airscape, Coming In August

By flesk, 14 Jul 2015

The trailer was relased last month, and with the release just a few weeks away, it's time to get hyped for this great looking gravity platformer.

Catacomb Kids Is A Delightful Platformer Roguelike Where You Die A Lot, I Bloody Love It

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jul 2015

Catacomb Kids is something I’ve been meaning to try for a while, so I bit the bullet and loaded it up. What I found was quite charming, and deadly.

Volgarr the Viking Action Platformer Now On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2015

Volgarr the Viking is a highly rated game that mixes action and platforming, and it's now on GOG for Linux.

Adventure In The Tower Of Flight Available & My Thoughts

By BTRE, 10 Jul 2015

Featuring both retro art and music, Adventure in the Tower of Flight tries to combine both old school elements with a different approach to platforming. I played through the game and have a few throughs to share about the experience.

Trine Enchanted Edition Now Available On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2015

It's been a while, but Trine Enchanted Edition is finally available for Linux users on GOG. It's well worth checking out, so hopefully a few more of you can play it now.

Gameplay Trailer Released For Upcoming Co-Op Platformer Shift Happens

By flesk, 27 Jun 2015

Shift Happens is a co-op platformer in development built around the concept of shifting mass between two player characters, and it promises a "shiftload" of fun action and puzzles.