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The idea here is to share currently-available PC games (no emulation because that would be cheating and a total cop-out
Note that this thread is distinct from the thread "Gaming on Linux for Kids" - even back in the 1980s and 1990s, 40% of Nintendo's audience were adults and that's only grown since. This is aimed at highlighting similar sorts of experiences, particularly (though by no means exclusively) for those seeking to ditch Nintendo in light of recent events.
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Bail or Jail (Obakeidoro!) (Proton)
Spooky-cute monster-themed tag game for up to four players, offline or online. Offers various free DLC items to add new characters to the game.
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Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (Proton)
Single-screen platformer where up to four players play as bubble-blowing dragons, where you must trap enemies in bubbles and then burst them to progress. Also includes the original Bubble Bobble arcade game.
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D-Corp (Native Linux)
Hilarious up-to-four-player resource-harvesting game featuring cute robots sent out to various planets by a comically-shady corporation.
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Donut Dodo (Proton)
Modern indie single-screen platformer modelled after early-1980s arcade hits, featuring a chef who must retrieve doughnuts stolen by a giant derpy dodo.
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Ex-Zodiac (Native Linux) (Currently in Early Access)
Low-polygon Star Fox-style rail-shooter depicting a space-war between various animaloid species.
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Gang Beasts (Native Linux)
Silly multiplayer fighting-game with gelatinous characters and ragdoll physics, and plenty of costumes to dress your fighters up in.
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Gravity Circuit (Native Linux)
Retro-style robot platform game with melee combat instead of projectiles, plus comic-book style characters and worldbuilding.
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Micro Mages (Proton)
Vertically-scrolling platformer for up to four players, each controlling a tiny and cute little mage.
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New Super Lucky's Tale (Proton)
Cute and charming 3D/2D platformer hybrid with modern game-design niceties, starring an optimistic fox character who must reassemble a magical book.
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Pac-Man 256 (Native Linux)
Procedurally-generated Pac-Man for up to four players - eat ghosts and outrun the glitch! Also includes a wealth of cosmetic options for the characters and mazes.
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Pizza Tower (Proton)
The best surreal Italian-bloke platformer I've played in decades! Aside from the sewer level being titled "Oh Shit!", the game is totally family-friendly, and is partly inspired by the later Wario Land games and 1990s cartoons.
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Race The Sun (Native Linux)
Arcade-style flight/hover game where the setting sun is your timer. Also offers a low-price endless-mode DLC set at night.
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Rivals of Aether (Proton)
Platform-fighter featuring animal-characters, plus some indie guests, who battle using the elements of fire, water, air, and earth.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Native Linux)
Retro-inspired platformer, but with modern game-design sensibilities. Multiple campaigns included, plus co-op and some multiplayer extras.
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Spelunky (Proton)
Platformer-roguelite about exploring an ever-changing mine, with tons of treasures and secrets to uncover. Co-op is available for up to four players.
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Stardew Valley (Native Linux)
Cosy solo and multiplayer non-real-time farming and village-life simulator with an enormous amount of content for its price.
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Super Bomberman R (Proton)
Maze-action game with story-mode for one or two players, plus a suite of multiplayer options.
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Super Bomberman R 2 (Proton)
Maze-exploration game with tower-defense and small puzzles to break up the pace. Also includes a selection of multiplayer modes.
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Tanglewood (Native Linux, but broken; Use Proton or a workaround )
Enchanting retro-style puzzle-platformer with two different endings.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (Native Linux)
Classic-style solo and co-op beat-'em-up based on the popular franchise.
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Undertale (Native Linux)
Partly-Earthbound-inspired RPG where you can choose to befriend or destroy the monsters.
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Vampire Survivors (Native Linux)
Auto-shooting spooky-themed horde game with co-op for up to four players, plus lots of fun references to the leading brand of vampire-related video games!
And now I throw the door open to everyone to add to this - there are plenty of games I haven't played and genres that I don't enjoy, so I know that I'm not even close to having everything covered with my contribution to this list!
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Psychonauts (Native Linux).
Available on GOG as well. An absolute classic, as far as 3D platformers go. The new Psychonauts 2 should be good as well, haven't played it myself.
Alwa's Awakening and Alwa's Legacy (native Linux)
A faithfully NES-style (with an actual NES port) metroidvania platformer and it's SNES-style sequel. The first one has a slightly awkward control scheme, limited to two face buttons to be playable with a NES controller. That didn't stop me from finishing the game though. I only tested an early build of the sequel, but it seemed solid.
Owlboy (Native Linux)
A well designed platform adventure with gorgeous pixel graphics and some great characters.
Steamworld Dig (Native Linux)
Mining, platforming, steam-powered robots. Apparently -90% off currently. Need I say more? Since this game there's been several additions to the Steamworld series, and not all in the same genre. Haven't played them all, but Steamworld Heist was a good one.
World of Goo (Native Linux)
A weird and fun puzzle game. With a sequel now in the works, after 16 years.
Yooka-Laylee (Native Linux)
A solid console-style 3D platformer.
Evoland Legendary Edition (Native Linux *)
A fun and innovative console RPG that initially plays like a Gameboy game and ends up with more modern 3D graphics and gameplay. Something to do with time travel, can't remember the specifics. Both Evoland 1 and 2 are included in the purchase, but 2 isn't Native Linux. Thus the asterisk. Should work fine with Proton though.
A Short Hike (Native Linux)
A short but adorable adventure game with some great, quirky characters and plenty of fun to be had. Mostly about relaxed exploration. There's plenty to do, but most of it is optional. You just need to hike up that mountain.
Pikuniku (Native Linux)
So weird. So wonderful. Platformer.
Haven Park (Native Linux)
A fun little casual adventure in the same vein as A Short Hike above. Relaxing exploration, cute characters, good vibes.
A Monster's Expedition (Native Linux)
Cute brain teaser of a puzzle game. Family friendly, but probably way too difficult for a toddler. Unless they're way smarter than me. Which is entirely plausible.
...Sorry, too lazy for screenshots. And I didn't think to check if they support multiplayer, because I'm an antisocial bastard. Or maybe just a bit introverted.
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It comes with the NES ROM on Steam. So you could technically call it native with an asterisk. Cause there's plenty of native NES emulators.
This also comes with the Genesis/Mega Drive ROM. So you can just use an emulator instead for this too.
I'd personally rather use a native Linux emulator over using Proton, but that's just me. I've also got the original hardware, and just playing them on those with an Everdrive is the ideal situation. But that's not the point of this topic though. :P
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If I might add a few (I hope I'm not too of base):
Hollow Knight
Needs really no introduction. It's the first Metroidvania I ever played and thus, everything since had been ruined by how great it is in comparison.
I know Dig was mentioned, but for some reason, I preferred Heist. It's a turn based tactics game, but leans a bit more into the puzzle side rather than the Chess side of strategy. It's quite fun!
I did mention Heist, actually. But thanks for digging up the link.
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While not amazingly awesome....... It is a very good competent kart racer that would be a suitable replacement for Mario Kart....
It handles very well...... The powerups are nice....... The graphics are really nice...... The only issue is just how bland the game overall is..... In both track design and vehicle design......
If you have younger kids this would still be a great replacement to Mario Kart....
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