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It feels like we haven't done a Future Proof Plays stream in a long-ass time, but we're back! Gregory is live playing John William Evelyn's "The Collage Atlas" over on Twitch, a game with art that seems to be entirely pen and ink. I'm a sucker for that aesthetic. I still think about The Mind's Eclipse regularly, and I played it years ago. Anyway, come hang out with us!
Year Unknown is a mysterious story-focused exploration game about finding purpose https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/year-unknown-is-a-mysterious-story-focused-exploration-game-about-finding-purpose/
Year Unknown is a mysterious story-focused exploration game about finding purpose
Set in the very far future, a time where we've conquered the stars, Year Unknown is a story-focused exploration game about finding purpose.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Try the refreshed demo of Pest Apocalypse a pizza-delivery survivor-like bullet heaven https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/try-the-refreshed-demo-of-pest-apocalypse-a-pizza-delivery-survivor-like-bullet-heaven/
#Godot #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck
Try the refreshed demo of Pest Apocalypse a pizza-delivery survivor-like bullet heaven
Pest Apocalypse continues looking great. One I highlighted before and doing so again now due to a brand new demo, bringing vehicular action to the survivor-like bullet hell genre.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Devour famous paintings in the classic Snake-ish game ART for Snakes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/devour-famous-paintings-in-the-classic-snake-ish-game-art-for-snakes/
Devour famous paintings in the classic Snake-ish game ART for Snakes
Remember the classic game Snake? Well this is ART for Snakes, a "snake-ish" game about eating the most expensive paintings you can before the time runs out.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A love letter to the Monster Tamer genre, Battle Gem Ponies is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/a-love-letter-to-the-monster-tamer-genre-battle-gem-ponies-is-out-now/
A love letter to the Monster Tamer genre, Battle Gem Ponies is out now
After a successful Kickstarter back in 2021, Battle Gem Ponies from Yotes Games has officially released as a love letter to the Monster Tamer genre.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Tower defense fans should try Nordhold: Origins, a free prologue for a much bigger upcoming game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/tower-defense-fans-should-try-nordhold-origins-a-free-prologue-for-a-much-bigger-upcoming-game/
#TowerDefense #IndieGame #PCGaming
Tower defense fans should try Nordhold: Origins, a free prologue for a much bigger upcoming game
Currently reviewing well from users on Steam is Nordhold: Origins, a free tower defense game with high replayability where you build up a medieval Nordic village.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Run a paranormal investigation business in point and click adventure The Phantom Fellows https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/run-a-paranormal-investigation-business-in-point-and-click-adventure-the-phantom-fellows/
#IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #AdventureGames
Run a paranormal investigation business in point and click adventure The Phantom Fellows
The Phantom Fellows is a new point and click adventure that follows two best friends who start a paranormal investigation business together, and one of them is already dead.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed take on Minesweeper that gets complicated https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/dungeon-divers-is-a-dungeon-themed-take-on-minesweeper-that-gets-complicated/
Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed take on Minesweeper that gets complicated
What do you get when you cross Minesweeper with a sort-of dungeon crawler? Well Dungeon Divers is pretty much the answer to that.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed take on Minesweeper that gets complicated https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/dungeon-divers-is-a-dungeon-themed-take-on-minesweeper-that-gets-complicated/
Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed take on Minesweeper that gets complicated
What do you get when you cross Minesweeper with a sort-of dungeon crawler? Well Dungeon Divers is pretty much the answer to that.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The Abandoned Planet is a Myst-like classic pixel-art adventure out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-abandoned-planet-is-a-myst-like-classic-pixel-art-adventure-out-now/
#IndieGame #AdventureGames #Linux
The Abandoned Planet is a Myst-like classic pixel-art adventure out now
Love your mysterious point and click adventures like the classics? Inspired by Myst and Riven, the pixel-art game The Abandoned Planet is out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
With Chess-inspired gameplay, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder 'Usurper' launches September 9 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/with-chess-inspired-gameplay-turn-based-roguelike-deckbuilder-usurper-launches-september-9/
With Chess-inspired gameplay, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder 'Usurper' launches September 9
Chess as a roguelike deckbuilder? Could be a fun one! Developer Rogue Brain Studios has announced that Usurper will launch on September 9th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
While you're waiting on Hollow Knight: Silksong check out Aestik https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/while-youre-waiting-on-hollow-knight-silksong-check-out-aestik/
#IndieGame #Metroidvania #PCGaming #SteamDeck
While you're waiting on Hollow Knight: Silksong check out Aestik
Aestik from Hooded Traveler Games looks absolutely gorgeous, with some clear Hollow Knight inspiration and may be a good one to play through while you wait for Silksong.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Check out the demo for Sternly Worded Adventures a roguelite word-puzzle RPG https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/check-out-the-demo-for-sternly-worded-adventures-a-roguelite-word-puzzle-rpg/
Check out the demo for Sternly Worded Adventures a roguelite word-puzzle RPG
Inspired by Bookworm Adventures, developer Balthazar and publisher 2 Left Thumbs are working on the roguelite word puzzle RPG Sternly Worded Adventures and there's a demo available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Frontline Crisis is a tough but engaging mix of tower defense and top-down shooting with a big mech https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/frontline-crisis-is-a-tough-but-engaging-mix-of-tower-defense-and-top-down-shooting-with-a-big-mech/
Frontline Crisis is a tough but engaging mix of tower defense and top-down shooting with a big mech
Developer BCQT released Frontline Crisis earlier in August, and like a lot of smaller games it seems to have flown under the radar but if you love tower defense and top down shooting you need to play this.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Cat Bait is another new take on the survivor-like genre about a cat running away from rats https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/cat-bait-is-another-new-take-on-the-survivor-like-genre-about-a-cat-running-away-from-rats/
Cat Bait is another new take on the survivor-like genre about a cat running away from rats
Another new take on what Vampire Survivors and Brotato made popular? Yep. Cat Bait is out now in Early Access and there's a demo available too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Speedollama is a completely ridiculous platformer-shooter releasing in October https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/speedollama-is-a-completely-ridiculous-platformer-shooter-releasing-in-october/
Speedollama is a completely ridiculous platformer-shooter releasing in October
From Chaosmonger Studio who previously released ENCODYA and Clunky Hero have now announced their completely over the top platformer-shooter Speedollama will release October 21st.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Judero is a strikingly odd looking stop-motion styled action-adventure https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/judero-is-a-strikingly-odd-looking-stop-motion-styled-action-adventure/
Judero is a strikingly odd looking stop-motion styled action-adventure
Set to arrive on September 16, Judero is just something you have to see. An action/ adventure game inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders but it's really the style and animation that's really something.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Cozy mining adventure Core Keeper 1.0 is officially out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/cozy-mining-adventure-core-keeper-10-is-officially-out-now/
#CoreKeeper #IndieGame #SteamDeck
Cozy mining adventure Core Keeper 1.0 is officially out now
Core Keeper is a lovely cozy underground mining adventure game from developer Pugstorm, that impressed me a lot during Early Access and now it's hit the big 1.0.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mysterious narrative first-person climbing parkour platformer Lorn's Lure release date announced https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/mysterious-narrative-first-person-climbing-platformer-lorns-lure-release-date-announced/
Mysterious narrative first-person climbing platformer Lorn's Lure release date announced
Ready for something a bit different? Lorn's Lure is a 3D atmospheric narrative first-person parkour platformer with an interesting climbing system.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#DRIVE Rally enters Early Access on September 25 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/drive-rally-enters-early-access-on-september-25/
#IndieGame #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck
#DRIVE Rally enters Early Access on September 25
#DRIVE Rally is an arcade-inspired rally-driving experience set in the golden racing era of the โ90s, and now there's a new trailer along with a confirmed release date for Early Access of September 25th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
D.O.T. Defence looks like a fun spin on the RTS genre https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/dot-defence-looks-like-a-fun-spin-on-the-rts-genre/
D.O.T. Defence looks like a fun spin on the RTS genre
D.O.T. Defence from Rattleaxe Games plans to launch in 2025 and looks like it will put a nice unique spin on RTS games, with matches you play in short bursts designed for single-player and local multiplayer.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Aether Collector is a mysterious point and click adventure set inside an anomaly https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/aether-collector-is-a-mysterious-point-and-click-adventure-set-inside-an-anomaly/
Aether Collector is a mysterious point and click adventure set inside an anomaly
One for sci-fi fans, Aether Collector is a mysterious point and click adventure set inside an anomaly.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Inspired by Lemmings and Pikmin, puzzle-platformer GOD'S GIFT is out now
Inspired by Lemmings and Pikmin, puzzle-platformer GOD'S GIFT is out now
Following a successful Kickstarter back in late 2018, developer Straitjacket has launched GOD'S GIFT, a puzzle-platformer inspired by classic Lemmings and Pikmin.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Starground blends together factory building automation with dungeon crawling https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/starground-blends-together-factory-building-automation-with-dungeon-crawling/
#Godot #IndieGame #Linux #PCGaming
Starground blends together factory building automation with dungeon crawling
Build a factory, get it automated and go on an adventure? Sure why not! Starground will give you exactly that alone or with friends.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Elevator Down claims to be Papers, Please meets The Good Place https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/elevator-down-claims-to-be-papers-please-meets-the-good-place/
Elevator Down claims to be Papers, Please meets The Good Place
Announced today is Elevator Down, a game the developer claims is like Papers, Please blended with The Good Place.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
ICYMI: Save a town from paranormal infestation in the point and click adventure The founders of [redacted] https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/save-a-town-from-paranormal-infestation-in-the-point-and-click-adventure-the-founders-of-redacted/
Save a town from paranormal infestation in the point and click adventure The founders of [redacted]
Love your point and click adventures? Here's a fresh one for you! The founders of [redacted] from Relatively Painless Games looks like a great addition to your gaming library.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
These new Factorio enemies coming in Factorio: Space Age look horrifying https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/these-new-factorio-enemies-coming-in-factorio-space-age-look-horrifying/
#Factorio #IndieGame #PCGaming
These new Factorio enemies coming in Factorio: Space Age look horrifying
Factorio is a game about building and automating, but it's also all about defending from vicious aliens and the new lot coming in Factorio: Space Age look like the stuff of nightmares.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Chilled castle doodling game Tiny Glade releases September 23 and the demo is back https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/chilled-castle-doodling-game-tiny-glade-releases-september-23-and-the-demo-is-back/
#Linux #IndieGame #CasualGaming
Chilled castle doodling game Tiny Glade releases September 23 and the demo is back
Tiny Glade is a wonderful idea, letting you just chilled out and doodle castles with their fantastic tools and it's not set to launch on September 23.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Go capture and breed some Frogs in the Mudborne demo, from the devs of beekeeping sim APICO https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/go-capture-and-breed-some-frogs-in-the-mudborne-demo-from-the-devs-of-beekeeping-sim-apico/
Go capture and breed some Frogs in the Mudborne demo, from the devs of beekeeping sim APICO
Developer ellraiser of TNgineers is back again with another wonderful casual exploration, discovery and breeding sim. While APICO had you do beekeeping, Mudborne has you breed all sorts of Frogs.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Minishoot' Adventures developers rebuilt their UI to get it Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/minishoot-adventures-developers-rebuilt-their-ui-to-get-it-steam-deck-verified/
Minishoot' Adventures developers rebuilt their UI to get it Steam Deck Verified
Well, SoulGame Studio certainly have my attention for their effort on getting Minishoot' Adventures up to Steam Deck Verified. Plus, the game looks really entertaining.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Battle Train could end up being my next favourite deck-builder https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/battle-train-could-end-up-being-my-next-favourite-deck-builder/
#IndieGame #DeckBuilder #PCGaming
Battle Train could end up being my next favourite deck-builder
There's just something satisfying about laying down tracks, and then slamming a train into your enemy. Battle Train is an interesting spin on deck-builders and there's a demo out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Avoid a giant creepy boat stalking you in your kayak in this retro-horror game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/avoid-a-giant-creepy-boat-stalking-you-in-your-kayak-in-this-retro-horror-game/
#Godot #GodotEngine #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck
Avoid a giant creepy boat stalking you in your kayak in this retro-horror game
For those readers who love the recent wave of retro-horror, Delta Kayak could be another good one to check out with a demo now live. Certainly wins points for some originality and total weirdness here.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The huge graphics overhaul for settlement survival sim Necesse is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-huge-graphics-overhaul-for-settlement-survival-sim-necesse-is-out-now/
#IndieGame #SteamDeck #Necesse
The huge graphics overhaul for settlement survival sim Necesse is out now
Mixing together elements of RimWorld and Terraria, the open world survival crafting game Necesse has a huge graphics overhaul update out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Sand in a Box is a fresh modern 'falling sand' playground out now on Steam https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/sand-in-a-box-is-a-fresh-modern-falling-sand-playground-out-now-on-steam/
Sand in a Box is a fresh modern 'falling sand' playground out now on Steam
Developer Patryk Zieliลski of Tiliasoft just released Sand in a Box in Early Access on Steam, a fresh and new falling sand game with a lot of toys to play with.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I tried the demo of Super reaKtor and it really fried my brain https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/i-tried-the-demo-of-super-reaktor-and-it-really-fried-my-brain/
I tried the demo of Super reaKtor and it really fried my brain
Super reaKtor is a unique bullet hell where you absorb various orbs using your laser beam, and while the idea is great it really did annihilate my brain.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust from Analgesic Productions source code opened up https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/anodyne-2-return-to-dust-from-analgesic-productions-source-code-opened-up/
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust from Analgesic Productions source code opened up
Analgesic Productions have opened up the full source code for their 2D-3D action-adventure game Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Try the demo for The Protagonish, an adventure game where you don't control the adventurer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/try-the-demo-for-the-protagonish-an-adventure-game-where-you-dont-control-the-adventurer/
#IndieGame #Linux #AdventureGame
Try the demo for The Protagonish, an adventure game where you don't control the adventurer
Well, this is a bit more on the unique side isn't it? I know we have plenty of classic adventure game fans in the GOL readership, but what about one where you don't actual control the adventurer? Check out The Protagonish.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Preserve is a wonderfully chilled and beautiful relaxing nature-building game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/preserve-is-a-wonderfully-chilled-and-beautiful-relaxing-nature-building-game/
Preserve is a wonderfully chilled and beautiful relaxing nature-building game
If you love tile-based chilled puzzle games like Dorfromantik, you'll probably really love Preserve. This one is all about repopulating a wasteland to create a vibrant and flourishing ecosystem.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Alabaster Dawn is the next game from the developers of CrossCode https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/alabaster-dawn-is-the-next-game-from-the-developers-of-crosscode/
Alabaster Dawn is the next game from the developers of CrossCode
Previously known as Project Terra, Radical Fish Games who made the excellent CrossCode have now properly revealed their name game with Alabaster Dawn.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Pight is a puzzle game inspired by the #Minecraft redstone system https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/pight-is-a-puzzle-game-inspired-by-the-minecraft-redstone-system/
Pight is a puzzle game inspired by the Minecraft redstone system
With a demo now available, the 2D puzzle game Pight was inspired by the developers love of the Minecraft redstone system.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)