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Retro tactical RPG where time moves when you do 'Fates of Ort' has a big Hero Mode update

By Liam Dawe, Sep 8, 2020

Time only moves when you move, an idea that has been done before but with Fates of Ort being an RPG, it's a little bit different and really fun.

Brutal Fate is an upcoming FPS from the creator of Brutal Doom (updated)

By Liam Dawe, Sep 7, 2020

Now this is exciting if you like retro-themed first-person shooters, or what people are now calling boomer shooters. Brutal Fate has been announced from the dev of Brutal Doom.

Get ready for another low-res PSX-styled horror, Harmful The Second Tape is out

By Liam Dawe, Aug 31, 2020

If you enjoy a good, short horror experience that's intended for you to play through in one sitting - check out the new release of Harmful The Second Tape.

Shadow of Aya looks like a seriously epic upcoming retro adventure

By Liam Dawe, Aug 26, 2020

With a detailed hand-crafted world, Shadow of Aya is a pixel-art adventure that looks and sounds pretty epic.

Rocket Shipment is an upcoming fresh-take on classics like Lunar Lander & Thrust

By Liam Dawe, Aug 24, 2020

Much like the upcoming Gravity Ace, we have another new take on the classic gameplay found in the likes of Lunar Lander & Thrust with Rocket Shipment.

Chunky pixel first-person dungeon crawler Delver is now up on itch.io

By Liam Dawe, Aug 21, 2020

Something for the weekend perhaps, as the excellent first-person dungeon crawler Delver has been released DRM-free on the indie game store itch.io.

Cursed Letters is an upcoming first-person survival horror with a retro PSX style

By Liam Dawe, Aug 19, 2020

More retro original PlayStation-style horror experiences? Say no more, sign me up. Cursed Letters is another coming to Linux PC later in 2020.

Vibrant twin-stick slasher 'Breakpoint' gives you exploding weapons

By Liam Dawe, Aug 11, 2020

Enjoy some classic fast-paced vibrant arcade-style action? Breakpoint looks like it's worthy of some attention for putting a nice unique spin on it.

Wonderful point and click comedy adventure Guard Duty is now on GOG

By Liam Dawe, Aug 6, 2020

Get yourself a bit of DRM-free comedy, with the release of Guard Duty onto GOG serving as a nice reminder for anyone who missed it originally. This nostalgic experience offers a bit of a wild ride.

Cult classic Beneath a Steel Sky is finally available free on Steam

By Liam Dawe, Jul 29, 2020

It's hard to believe that until now, Beneath a Steel Sky wasn't available on Steam. With the launch of the sequel Beyond a Steel Sky recently, Revolution Software decided to fix that.

3D rail shooter 'Ex-Zodiac' is a Kickstarter success and coming to Linux PC

By Liam Dawe, Jul 27, 2020

With inspiration coming from classics like Star Fox, the in-development 3D rail shooter 'Ex-Zodiac' managed to get quite a bit of funding with the Kickstarter now complete.

Quirky 8-bit sailing adventure The Caribbean Sail gets a free expansion

By Liam Dawe, Jul 20, 2020

Sail across the seas and probably die a thousand deaths, The Caribbean Sail is a quirky retro 8-bit take on sailing the world in the 1700's and it got a huge update.

Play the classic Super Smash Bros Melee online on Linux with Slippi

By Liam Dawe, Jul 15, 2020

Super Smash Bros Melee, the 2001 title originally on the Nintendo GameCube is something of a classic and to this day it remains really popular. So popular, it has a dedicated project to play it online.

Linux-powered Atari VCS ships for backers in October, full release by end of year

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2020

It seems the Atari VCS is not dead and will actually be seeing a launch this year, as Atari themselves have now confirmed.

Become a Scottish agent in the Goldeneye inspired Pinkeye

By Liam Dawe, Jun 27, 2020

Currently in development, Pinkeye is another upcoming first-person shooter with a heavy-retro theme and if you enjoyed the classic Goldeneye or The World is Not Enough you might like this.

Fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter Ex-Zodiac looks awesome - demo up now

By Liam Dawe, Jun 24, 2020

Do a barrel roll! If you remember that classic, you will probably want to take a look at Ex-Zodiac which is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a demo up.

Boreal Tenebrae is another fascinating PS1-styled horror adventure

By Liam Dawe, Jun 23, 2020

Bring on the PS1-style resurgence! Not only do we have Alisa upcoming but Boreal Tenebrae (previously Boreal Tales) also looks pretty amazing and it's out now.

PS1-styled horror 'Alisa' is fully funded and coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jun 22, 2020

Tank controls, PS1 styled graphics and a whole lot of atmosphere awaits you in Alisa and it's coming to Linux now it's been fully funded thanks to Kickstarter backers.