This website makes use of cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide additional functionality -> More info Deny Cookies - Allow Cookies

Support us on Patreon to keep GamingOnLinux alive. This ensures all of our main content remains free for everyone. Just good, fresh content! Alternatively, you can donate through

PayPal. You can also buy games using our partner links for GOG and Humble Store.

Latest News

Click for more

Team Fortress 2 Unviels Another New Game Mode, With Grappling Hooks

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

If you are still playing Team Fortress 2 and continue to build up your hat collection, then this will probably excite you. TF2 has added a new game mode in beta called "Mannpower Mode".

CorsixTH 0.40, The Open Source Theme Hospital Engine Released

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

CorsixTH is one of my all time favourite open source projects, so I hope it lives a long healthy life. They have just released version 0.40 which includes some exciting new features to make it more complete.

GOL Cast: Exploring Consciousness In The Talos Principle

By Samsai, 23 Dec 2014

Among all of the games that were released recently was this first person puzzle game with an interesting concept and gorgeous graphics and ever since playing the demo I knew I'd have to feature it on GOL. So, let's get to the good stuff!

Outcast, A Real Classic Has Been Revamped, And Linux Is Planned

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

A revamp of the classic game Outcast named "Outcast 1.1" has been released, and the developers noted a Linux version is planned.

GamingOnLinux GOTY Section & Nominations Now Open

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

It's official, we are doing our very first GOTY awards for Linux games. Nominations are currently open and will be for a few days before voting begins, so be sure to add every game you think deserves it.

Editorial

Clockwork Empires Still Pushing Towards A Linux Version, Suffering Delays

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

Clockwork Empires is the new strategy game from the developers of Dungeons of Dredmor, and sadly it has seen a number of delays in coming to Linux.

Distance, A Survival Racing Game Released On Steam Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

A little late on this, apologies. Distance the excellent looking and well reviewed survival racer is now available for anyone to try out on Steam.

Spermination, Battle It Out In A Procedurally Generated Uterus

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

Is this the greatest game you've ever seen? Spermination comes from the developer of 3089 and promises a wierd and funny experience.

Local Multiplayer Game Collection 'Sportsfriends' Available for Linux, Missing Content On Windows

By flesk, 21 Dec 2014

The game was funded on Kickstarter two years ago, and was released for PlayStation 3 and 4 in May. This week it was released for PCs, but due to Bluetooth driver issues one of the four games in the compilation is missing in the Windows version.

Sokoban-Like Puzzler 'A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build' To Be Released Soon

By flesk, 19 Dec 2014

The winter themed puzzler is the latest invention by one of the creators of the clever puzzle game Sokobond, and it will be released on Steam "before winter's end", according to the teaser website.

Welcome To The Re-launched GamingOnLinux!

By Liam Dawe, 19 Dec 2014

Surprise! This new design has been in the works since around the end of September 2014 and we have sent previews around to people a few times, but it's now live!

Editorial

The Weekly Livestream Is Here Once More At 6 PM UTC!

By Samsai, 19 Dec 2014

It's nearly Christmas but it's not yet time to lean back and relax for it's Livestream Friday! So join me while I try some Civ: BE and Interstellar Marines along with your recommended games.

Site Info

Mount And Blade: Warband DLC "Viking Conquest" Is Out

By StianTheDark, 18 Dec 2014

A new DLC for Mount And Blade: Warband has been released to mixed reception due to it being rather buggy, but it did come with Linux support as standard.

Civilization: Beyond Earth Released For Linux, On Sale & You Can Win Some Keys

By Liam Dawe, 18 Dec 2014

Aspyr Media have done it again! Civilization: Beyond Earth is now officially available for Linux. Sadly, all the keys have now gone out to the winners, thanks!

New Minecraft Game Announced Coming From Telltale Games, Linux Status Unknown

By Liam Dawe, 18 Dec 2014

Minecraft: Story Mode is a brand new adventure being created around Minecraft, but sadly Linux has been left out in the cold it seems.

Endless Legend Will Come To Linux, Suffering Delays

By Liam Dawe, 18 Dec 2014

Thanks to our supporter, FutureSuture, we have word that Endless Legend will still come to Linux, but it has suffered delays.

Move Crates In Odd 3D Platformer 'Job Lozenge'

By flesk, 18 Dec 2014

It's no easy job to explain exactly what Job Lozenge is. That it's a game out of the ordinary is certain though.

Windows Games On Linux, WINE & PlayOnLinux

By Chris Were, 18 Dec 2014

Although WINE is a difficult beast to tame, it can be done quite effectively with a little help from a program called PlayOnLinux

Wine

New EU Tax Rule Could Ruin A Lot Of Indie Developers

By Liam Dawe, 17 Dec 2014

Not something we cover very often, but it seems the EU is introducing new rules that could really ruin things for indie developers. It could also cause price changes across many stores.

Editorial

Interstellar Marines Update 16 “Assault On Starcrown Aerospace” Is Live

By Samsai, 17 Dec 2014

One of my favourite tactical FPS games on Linux just released an update that adds the second campaign map to the game, along with some gameplay fixes.