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GDC Europe survey shows 17% of developers plan to release Linux titles

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GDC Europe ran a survey of 800 games industry professionals who attended a previous GDC event and about 17% stated they plan a game for Linux.

The curious tale of vanishing Linux & SteamOS ports, a status on a few of them

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People keep asking me to highlight this issue, so I will. There is a growing number of games that have at some point said a Linux port will happen and then we wait and nothing happens.

Timbertales, a cross platform turn based strategy on Steam Greenlight and Kickstarter

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A new cross platform strategy game that is seeking funds on Kickstarter and votes on Steam Greenlight.

Lovecraftian Horror Game "Conarium" Confirmed For Linux

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Zoetrope Interactive, makers of the well received Lovecraftian horror game 'Darkness Within' (not available for Linux), have recently announced their next game 'Conarium' will support Linux.

Undertale now available for SteamOS & Linux and it's on sale

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Thanks to the masses of people for letting me know. Undertale, the 2D RPG where you don't have to destroy anyone is now available for SteamOS and Linux.

Trial by Viking released for Linux, a 2D platformer with minor puzzle elements, some thoughts

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Trial by Viking is a new platformer available for Linux that has over 100 levels, I checked it out and these are my thoughts.

System Shock Pre-Alpha Demo now available on Linux, nearing stretch goal

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As promised the System Shock Pre-Alpha Demo is now available on Linux due to demand for it and closing in on the Linux + Mac stretch goal.

Developers are looking for testers to play 'Unearned Bounty', a pirate MOBA in Alpha state; FREE keys offered

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Unearned Bounty is a Free-For-All pirate ship game where you strive to become the most infamous pirate of the high seas.

Infinium Strike released, a new arcade style tower defence game, some thoughts

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I got sent Infinium Strike by both my Stride PR friends and from GOG, so I took a look and here's some thoughts.

Join me for the weekly Linux Gaming livestream at around 7:45PM UTC tonight

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Tonight I shall be testing out some games, chatting with you and trying to stay awake as I'm exhausted. Come have fun with me on Twitch.

Lovely Planet Arcade, the sequel to Lovely Planet FPS and runner, releases next week plus free keys

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Lovely Planet Arcade the sequel to Lovely Planet releases soon and PC Gamer are giving away free keys for the original.

Cubway needing help on Steam Greenlight, Linux version ready

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Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places.

Satellite Reign co-op mode now in the stable build, and the game is 50% off

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Satellite Reign is the visually stunning spiritual successor to syndicate and it now has a released co-op mode, along with a hefty 50% off sale.

RimWorld, easily one of the best colony building sims is now on Steam with Linux support

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I've enjoyed a great many hours in RimWorld. It has charming visuals much like Prison Architect, but you're building a colony with a choice of different AI behind the scenes.

Near Death, survive the cold in Antarctica, coming to Linux in August

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Near Death sounds a bit like The Long Dark, but you're in Antarctica and it sounds like it has a really cool thermal simulation inside it.

The Indie Legends 4 Bundle features excellent games, almost all with Linux support

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Bundle Stars has released an awesome bundle which, like the previous Indie Legends, features eight excellent games with Linux support.

Game Pencil Engine has plans to support Linux and get on Steam

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Game Pencil Engine is an interesting looking game engine that's planning Linux support soon and it's trying to get on Steam.

VR Funhouse from Nvidia to be open sourced this summer

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VR Funhouse is currently a Windows only advanced VR game, but the interesting thing is that Nvidia claim they will open source it.

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire, a a tactical turn-based RPG is coming to Linux in August

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Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire, a tactical turn-based RPG in which a 20-year-old princess must save her people from a genocidal empire, launches on Linux on August 31, 2016.

Developers of Turmoil looking for SteamOS testers

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The developers of Turmoil, a simulation game about digging for oil are looking for testers using SteamOS.