Article category: Third-person shooter

Turok: Origins announced and it's now a third-person shooter with co-op

By Liam Dawe, Dec 13

Turok: Origins was announced by Saber Interactive and this time it's a third-person shooter, with an optional co-op element where three people can team up to take on the dinosaurs and some new alien threat.

The Illuminate have returned in a massive Helldivers 2 update out now

By Liam Dawe, Dec 13

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Helldivers 2 just dropped a colossal update that sees the return of the Illuminate faction, a bunch of powerful aliens that like to destroy colonies and take over the minds of your fellow humans.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes to PC on April 3, 2025

By Liam Dawe, Dec 13

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Developer Naughty Dog announced that finally The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be getting a PC release! It arrives on April 3, 2025.

Vehicular combat shooter Mad Mechs looks like one to watch

By Liam Dawe, Nov 20

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With various types of customizable vehicles and dynamic maps, Mad Mechs looks like good fun if you want over the top action.

Vehicle combat in Scaravan 66 looks nuts and I want it now

By Liam Dawe, Nov 13

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Lithic Entertainment just revealed Scaravan 66, and I smashed that wishlist button faster than ever because it looks so damn delicious.

The Thing: Remastered gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release - check out the new trailer

By Liam Dawe, Nov 1

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The Thing: Remastered is coming sometime soon from Nightdive Studios and it seems it will run nicely on your favourite handheld, as it's now Steam Deck Verified. Good news for Desktop Linux players too then!

Mini Royale is a battle royale with toy soldiers and fun game modes - demo available now

By Liam Dawe, Oct 14

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If you're after a new shooter that will have Linux support, Mini Royale looks like it could end up being a good choice.

Space Marine 2 fixes online for Steam Deck but may need launch option on desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe, Oct 8

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Space Marine 2 recently broke online play on Linux / Steam Deck, but the latest update should solve it. Although it seems desktop Linux users will need a launch option.

Historic multiplayer shooter Holdfast: Nations At War gets Steam Deck Verified after updates

By Liam Dawe, Sep 5

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Set during the Napoleonic Era and WW1, Holdfast: Nations At War blends together both a third and first-person shooter. And, after a bunch of upgrades, it's now Steam Deck Verified too.

Pull off sick tricks and take down hordes of demons in Motordoom

By Liam Dawe, Aug 6

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Motordoom is the latest entry in the survivor-like horde shooter genre popularised by Vampire Survivors, and this one has you do some freestyle-sports.

Aspyr Media announce a STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter remaster arriving on August 1

By Liam Dawe, Jun 28

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2002 is calling. STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter is making a return and coming to PC from Aspyr Media, with their remaster arriving on August 1st.

Swap flesh with fallen enemies in the weird upcoming co-op action game SWAP/MEAT

By Liam Dawe, Jun 19

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SWAP/MEAT has a really fun idea where you (and hopefully some friends) become Meat Scientists. You go planet-hopping to steal the meat of strange creatures and turn their flesh into your own body parts.

Killer Bean looks absolutely nuts in the latest trailer

By Liam Dawe, Jun 14

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Over the top action? Check. You play as a Bean? Check. I'm not sure what else you need to really know about it other than you obviously need to play it.

Gears of War: E-Day announced and it's coming to Steam

By Liam Dawe, Jun 9

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Showing just how much Microsoft's attitude has changed with Xbox Game Studios, they've announced Gears of War: E-Day and it's coming to Steam.

Sony gives up on forcing PlayStation Network for Helldivers 2

By Liam Dawe, May 6

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Operation Completed? Sony announced their plans for forcing PlayStation Network accounts for Helldivers 2 have now been scrapped.

Gearbits is one to watch for mech combat fans

By Liam Dawe, Oct 2, 2023

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Love your mech combat? Keep an eye on the upcoming low-poly indie game Gearbits. A 3D action game where you pilot a giant robot that looks very much like it's out of Gundam or Armored Core.

Sniper Elite 5 now rated Steam Deck Playable with an anti-cheat update

By Liam Dawe, Aug 22, 2023

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Today Sniper Elite 5 got updated and it seems they upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat from Epic Online Services, including making sure it works on Linux and Steam Deck.

Devs of Superior: Vengeance detail their Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25, 2023

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Superior: Vengeance is an Early Access hyper-stylized superhero third-person co-op shooter, and the good news for Steam Deck players is the developer is ensuring it works great.

Roguelite shooter Arcadegeddon hits Steam with Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 20, 2023

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Arcadegeddon arrived on Steam recently from IllFonic after being an Epic Exclusive. It's flashy ever-evolving co-op roguelite shooter and the developers plan to ensure it stays compatible with Linux / Steam Deck.

Exoprimal from Capcom tested on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 17, 2023

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Capcom has now released Exoprimal, an online team-based shooter and thanks to Fanatical, I was able to take a look. Plus I have an extra discount on it for you.

Category: Third-person shooter