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Lovely Planet 2: April Skies is an FPS with a sweet style for those who like to go fast

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2019

Lovely Planet 2: April Skies from QUICKTEQUILA and tinyBuild has released, with Linux support just like the first game. Are you reading to run, jump and shoot? There's a lot of that.

Turn-based survival villager builder 'Seeds of Resilience' released

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2019

Seeds of Resilience has an interesting idea about survival, with you trying not to die on a deserted island and the full release is now available.

Some thoughts on SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, the deck-builder from Image & Form Games

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jun 2019

Image & Form Games have done it again, crafting another SteamWorld game that's worth playing although very different to what came before.

Stellaris goes 64bit in the 2.3 "Wolfe" update release, the Ancient Relics DLC also out now

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jun 2019

Stellaris has expanded again for everyone and the Ancient Relics DLC is now officially available to play.

An in-depth review of John Romero's SIGIL's single player levels, the unofficial fifth episode of the original Doom

By -Daniel-Palacio-, 3 Jun 2019

Contributor Sunburst gives their thoughts on SIGIL, the free DOOM Megawad from Romero Games. Article contains some minor spoilers.

Risk System is an absolutely awesome shoot 'em up that's worth some time

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jun 2019

Some thoughts on Risk System, a high-speed shoot 'em up that requires you to fly real close to enemy fire.

Chilly roguelike fantasy-adventure 'Vambrace: Cold Soul' is out with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 28 May 2019

Taking place in the cursed city of Icenaire, Vambrace: Cold Soul offers a narrative-driven fantasy adventure that's worth your time.

Hell is Other Demons is a frantic arcade shooter that's pure bliss to play, out now

By Liam Dawe, 20 May 2019

Not originally scheduled to release same-day with Linux support, Hell is Other Demons, developed by Cuddle Monster Games and publishing from Kongregate is out now and it's damn good.

Minimalistic puzzle game 'Simple Dot' looks rough but it's an interesting experience overall

By Liam Dawe, 20 May 2019

Simple Dot has a simple idea, balls drop from a bucket and you have to draw lines to get them into a bucket somewhere else. It's out now with same-day Linux support and I gave it a run to see if it's worth your time.

Turn the red planet green in Surviving Mars: Green Planet out now, along with the Armstrong free update

By Liam Dawe, 16 May 2019

Haemimont Games and Paradox Interactive have today released three things for Surviving Mars! There's the Surviving Mars: Green Planet expansion, the smaller Project Laika DLC for animals and the free Armstrong update for everyone.

Raise an undead army of chickens in Undead Horde from 10tons, now out and my thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 16 May 2019

Do you like being on the evil side? Good news for you then, as a necromancer you will be raising an undead army in Undead Horde, which is now out with Linux support.

The Swords of Ditto is a much better and more interesting game with Mormo's Curse

By Liam Dawe, 15 May 2019

Truthfully, I didn't really get along with The Swords of Ditto originally but the free expansion Mormo's Curse makes it worth playing.

Fight off the vicious Shrooms in Mushroom Crusher Extreme, some thoughts now it's out

By Liam Dawe, 14 May 2019

Mushroom Crusher Extreme, a retro-styled action game that sees you fight off vicious Shrooms using various spells has left Early Access.

The simple yet stylish puzzle game SiNKR 2 is out and it's lovely

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2019

SiNKR 2 from Robert Wahler, a minimalist and stylish puzzle game is now available with same-day Linux support.

Some thoughts on Overcooked! 2, the chaotic cooking game available for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 30 Apr 2019

With thanks to Team17 sending over a copy, I checked out the chaotic cooking game Overcooked! 2. Coming in totally fresh, since I had never played the original.

You Died but a Necromancer revived you is good fun in a small package

By Liam Dawe, 19 Apr 2019

You Died but a Necromancer revived you may not be a name that rolls off the tongue easily but it's good fun.

Forager is a weirdly addictive casual grinding game that has mined into my heart

By Liam Dawe, 19 Apr 2019

I'm not usually one for games that have you endlessly wander around, collect resources, build a little and repeat but Forager is so ridiculously charming it's lovely.