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Powers in the Basement is a free, short comedy point and click adventure https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/powers-in-the-basement-is-a-free-short-comedy-point-and-click-adventure/
Powers in the Basement is a free, short comedy point and click adventure
Free game Thursday? Check out Powers in the Basement, a point and click adventure that won't take you forever to get through, with plenty of comedy inspired by the 80s / 90s with a specific sweet spot for LucasArts classics.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Vampire Survivors - Adventures Update out now, plus Among Us collab DLC coming https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/vampire-survivors-adventures-update-out-now-plus-among-us-collab-dlc-coming/
#VampireSurvivors #IndieGame #SteamDeck #Linux
Vampire Survivors - Adventures Update out now, plus Among Us collab DLC coming
Well this is quite unexpected. Vampire Survivors is getting a new DLC later this month with an Among Us cross-over. Plus, a big update is also out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
dotAGE adds controller support - working towards Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/dotage-adds-controller-support-working-towards-steam-deck-verified/
dotAGE adds controller support - working towards Steam Deck Verified
dotAGE is a challenging turn-based village builder, one that will suck away a lot of your time. It's a genuinely great game and it only keeps getting better! Now it has controller support, as the dev works towards being Steam Deck Verified.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Check out the demo for Planetiles, a chilled city-builder like Dorfromantik https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/check-out-the-demo-for-planetiles-a-chilled-city-builder-like-dorfromantik/
Check out the demo for Planetiles, a chilled city-builder like Dorfromantik
Enjoy games like Dorfromantik that have you build tiles and expand while mostly just chilling? Then you're going to want to look at Planetiles.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The incredibly weird psychedelic physics game Juice Galaxy got a Steam release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/the-incredibly-weird-psychedelic-physics-game-juice-galaxy-got-a-steam-release/
The incredibly weird psychedelic physics game Juice Galaxy got a Steam release
A game I checked out back in 2021, Juice Galaxy (formerly Juice World), is a thoroughly odd game that is terribly hard to actually describe.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Check out the demo for Snacktorio, a factory-cooking sim where you feed monsters https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/check-out-the-demo-for-snacktorio-a-factory-cooking-sim-where-you-feed-monsters/
Check out the demo for Snacktorio, a factory-cooking sim where you feed monsters
Snacktorio from APICO developer TNgineers now has a demo available, and it's quite a fun game that blends factory building, cooking and exploration together.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Roots of Pacha 1.1 adds new content and a fix for Steam Deck external controllers https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/roots-of-pacha-11-adds-new-content-and-a-fix-for-steam-deck-external-controllers/
Roots of Pacha 1.1 adds new content and a fix for Steam Deck external controllers
The single-player and co-op life sim / farming game Roots of Pacha has a big update out now, with it there's plenty of new content and a nice fix for Steam Deck players docking to the big screen.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Story Mode for Them's Fightin' Herds cancelled and active development to cease https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/story-mode-for-thems-fightin-herds-cancelled-and-active-development-to-cease/
Story Mode for Them's Fightin' Herds cancelled and active development to cease
Some sad news for fans of the fighting game Them's Fightin' Herds, as the developer Mane6 has cancelled the Story Mode and will be ceasing active development on the game.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Western adventure in the alternate 19th century, Rosewater has a fresh trailer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/western-adventure-in-the-alternate-19th-century-rosewater-has-a-fresh-trailer/
Western adventure in the alternate 19th century, Rosewater has a fresh trailer
If you love your classic styled point and click adventures, Rosewater is one you need to pop right in that wishlist. It's looking really good!Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
So what the heck is an 'indie game' nowadays anyway? https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/so-what-the-heck-is-an-indie-game-nowadays-anyway/
So what the heck is an 'indie game' nowadays anyway?
You'll have to forgive me, dear readers, because I am a little confused on what's going on at the moment. What the heck actually is an indie or independent game nowadays?Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP gets a 2023 refresh and Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/superbrothers-sword-sworcery-ep-gets-a-2023-refresh-and-steam-deck-verified/
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP gets a 2023 refresh and Steam Deck Verified
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP released back in 2012 just got a fresh upgrade bringing with it some compatibility fixes and it's now also Steam Deck Verified too!Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
An Amazing Wizard is a bland name for a game but it looks like great chaos https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/an-amazing-wizard-is-a-bland-name-for-a-game-but-it-looks-like-great-chaos/
An Amazing Wizard is a bland name for a game but it looks like great chaos
Developer Jakub Dąbrowski may need to work on their game naming, but at least the gameplay looks like it's a lot of fun in An Amazing Wizard.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Aether combines Risk of Rain 2 with Wizard of Legend https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/aether-combines-risk-of-rain-2-with-wizard-of-legend/
Aether combines Risk of Rain 2 with Wizard of Legend
What do you get when you combine the elemental combat system from Wizard of Legend, with the gameplay progression from Risk of Rain 2? The result is Aether.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game Retro Commander is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/post-apocalyptic-real-time-strategy-game-retro-commander-is-out-now/
Post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game Retro Commander is out now
Up for some more classic RTS action? Retro Commander from Noble Master is now officially released after 6+ years in development.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Upcoming bullet hell shooter Cosmic Carnage looks wild https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/upcoming-bullet-hell-shooter-cosmic-carnage-looks-wild/
Upcoming bullet hell shooter Cosmic Carnage looks wild
Need more bullet hell goodness for your Linux PC or Steam Deck? Good news, Cosmic Carnage looks pretty wild and it will have Native Linux support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Explore secrets in a sacred operating system in Crossroad OS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/explore-secrets-in-a-sacred-operating-system-in-crossroad-os/
Explore secrets in a sacred operating system in Crossroad OS
There's something wrong with this operating system. Crossroad OS is a single-player adventure where you solve puzzles, meet strange creatures and explore a sacred operating system created as a junction between the human and spirit world.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Point and click adventure Zarathustra uses AI Art and AI Voices https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/point-and-click-adventure-zarathustra-uses-ai-art-and-ai-voices/
Point and click adventure Zarathustra uses AI Art and AI Voices
Well this is sure to be an interesting one and will no doubt spark up some comments - Zarathustra is an in-development point and click adventure that looks intriguing but the way it's made will raise some eyebrows.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Inventory Tetris with roguelike exploration and combat Backpack Hero is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/inventory-tetris-with-roguelike-exploration-and-combat-backpack-hero-is-out-now/
Inventory Tetris with roguelike exploration and combat Backpack Hero is out now
Just released out of Early Access is Backpack Hero, an intoxicating mixture of backpack sorting that feels like a Tetris shapes sorting-puzzle game with roguelike turn-based combat and exploration that's a thoroughly odd but terribly fun blend.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Shake up an AI-controlled robotic world in Soul Tolerance releasing in December https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/shake-up-an-ai-controlled-robotic-world-in-soul-tolerance-releasing-in-december/
Shake up an AI-controlled robotic world in Soul Tolerance releasing in December
Chaosmonger Studio developer of ENCODYA and of the recently released Three Minutes To Eight, has announced the release date of Soul Tolerance as December 11th, 2023. Although, this is only Part 1.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Bite-sized cafe management sim with a noir-like setting Zipp's Café is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/bite-sized-cafe-management-sim-with-a-noir-like-setting-zipps-caf-is-out-now/
Bite-sized cafe management sim with a noir-like setting Zipp's Café is out now
In the mood for something a bit smaller and more bite-sized this weekend? Zipp's Café just released and looks nice and chilled.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Turn-based animal action-RPG 'Of Blades & Tails' is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/turn-based-animal-action-rpg-of-blades-tails-is-out-now/
Turn-based animal action-RPG 'Of Blades & Tails' is out now
Become Reik, a clever member of the fox tribe in Of Blades & Tails from Felix Laukel and Pineapple Works that has now left Early Access.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Core Keeper 1.0 planned for Summer 2024, dev says it's had 2 million downloads https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/core-keeper-10-planned-for-summer-2024-dev-says-its-had-2-million-downloads/
#SteamDeck #Linux #CoreKeeper #IndieGame
Core Keeper 1.0 planned for Summer 2024, dev says it's had 2 million downloads
Next on my list to complete once my current run through co-op Terraria is done with, Core Keeper is another wonderful mining sandbox adventure and the 1.0 release has now been set with a new content roadmap to Summer 2024.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Bzzzt is a gorgeous looking jump-dash-run retro platformer out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/bzzzt-is-a-gorgeous-looking-jump-dash-run-retro-platformer-out-now/
#IndieGame #Retro #Linux #SteamDeck
Bzzzt is a gorgeous looking jump-dash-run retro platformer out now
Inspired by the 80s tech revolution, this beautiful pixel-art precision platformer transports you back in time with a brand new adventure, paying homage to the popular and much loved gaming designs of the past and it's out now with Native Linux suppo…Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Anima Flux is an upcoming co-op metroidvania with slick cut-scenes and a demo up https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/anima-flux-is-an-upcoming-co-op-metroidvania-with-slick-cut-scenes-and-a-demo-up/
#Linux #Metroidvania #IndieGame
Anima Flux is an upcoming co-op metroidvania with slick cut-scenes and a demo up
Want to check out another upcoming game? Anima Flux (previously called Lost in Sky: Violent Seed) looks rather awesome if you love action-platformer metroidvania styled games and it has local co-op too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Sci-fi 4x strategy game ZEPHON has a fresh Steam demo https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/sci-fi-4x-strategy-game-zephon-has-a-fresh-steam-demo/
Sci-fi 4x strategy game ZEPHON has a fresh Steam demo
If you're in the mood to try out an upcoming sci-fi 4x strategy game, look no further than the latest demo for ZEPHON.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Saelig Review - an engaging and unique experience https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/saelig-review-an-engaging-and-unique-experience/
#Linux #IndieGame #PCGaming #Saelig
Saelig Review - an engaging and unique experience
Have you ever tried looking for an oddly specific game? Or played a game that’s almost the perfect game, but not quite? I’m sure it has happened to many people over the years.Ricky Black (GamingOnLinux)
Goober Dash is a chaotic 32-player Race Royale https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/goober-dash-is-a-chaotic-32-player-race-royale/
Goober Dash is a chaotic 32-player Race Royale
From the creators of the rather great Rocket Bot Royale, Winterpixel Games Inc. just announced Goober Dash, a racing royale game of pure chaos.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
WHAT THE GOLF? gets an 'Among Golf Update' out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/what-the-golf-gets-an-among-golf-update-out-now/
WHAT THE GOLF? gets an 'Among Golf Update' out now
There's something a little suspicious about the latest WHAT THE GOLF? update, with the Among Golf Update adding a bit of Among Us flavour.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Inspired by Doom and Deus Ex, Beyond Sunset enters Early Access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/inspired-by-doom-and-deus-ex-beyond-sunset-enters-early-access/
Inspired by Doom and Deus Ex, Beyond Sunset enters Early Access
Ready for more retro-styled carnage? Another GZDoom powered game has launched on Steam with Beyond Sunset now in Early Access.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Night in the Woods follow-up Revenant Hill cancelled due to developer health issues https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/night-in-the-woods-follow-up-revenant-hill-cancelled-due-to-developer-health-issues/
#IndieGame #RevenantHill #Gaming
Night in the Woods follow-up Revenant Hill cancelled due to developer health issues
Sad news for anyone excited for Revenant Hill, which would have been the follow-up game to the exceptionally well reviewed indie game Night in the Woods as it has been cancelled.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Cute space-cat survival game MewnBase 1.0 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/cute-space-cat-survival-game-mewnbase-10-is-out-now/
Cute space-cat survival game MewnBase 1.0 is out now
Space-cat survival and base-building game MewnBase has now left Early Access, for those of you who love your smaller games it's a nice pick.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
RPG 'Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness' is set to get a big DLC and free upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/rpg-black-geyser-couriers-of-darkness-is-set-to-get-a-big-dlc-and-free-upgrade/
RPG 'Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness' is set to get a big DLC and free upgrade
Inspired by classic isometric RPGs, Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness released back in 2022 and the developers are coming back for a DLC expansion and a free update.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Snacktorio: a factory-cooking simulator for feeding unspeakable horrors https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/snacktorio-a-factory-cooking-simulator-for-feeding-unspeakable-horrors/
#IndieGame #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck
Snacktorio: a factory-cooking simulator for feeding unspeakable horrors
Not satisfied enough by creating the chilled beekeeping sim APICO, and their plans for frog-breeding in Mudborne, TNgineers recently announced Snacktorio, a factory-cooking simulator where you must satisfy the appetites of unspeakable horrors.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mini story modes coming to Vampire Survivors in the Adventures Update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/mini-story-modes-coming-to-vampire-survivors-in-the-adventures-update/
#IndieGame #SteamDeck #VampireSurvivors
Mini story modes coming to Vampire Survivors in the Adventures Update
Well this sounds rather exciting and different. Vampire Survivors is going to launch the Adventures Update in a few weeks and it will bring some new ways to play with mini story modes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Point-and-click mystery adventure Three Minutes to Eight is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/point-and-click-mystery-adventure-three-minutes-to-eight-is-out-now/
#IndieGame #Linux #AdventureGame #PCGaming
Point-and-click mystery adventure Three Minutes to Eight is out now
Chaosmonger Studio and Assemble Entertainment today released Three Minutes to Eight, a point and click mystery adventure game from the same developer behind ENCODYA and Clunky Hero.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Pixel-art sims game Tiny Life now allows multiple-floor building https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/pixel-art-sims-game-tiny-life-now-allows-multiple-floor-building/
Pixel-art sims game Tiny Life now allows multiple-floor building
Tiny Life is basically The Sims but what if made by an indie dev and pixel-art? Currently in Early Access with Native Linux support and Steam Deck Verified. The latest update is a goodie too that will expand your building quite a lot.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Narrative adventure Sons of Saturn has you explore real-world abandoned locations https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/narrative-adventure-sons-of-saturn-has-you-explore-real-world-abandoned-locations/
#IndieGame #AdventureGame #Linux
Narrative adventure Sons of Saturn has you explore real-world abandoned locations
Sons of Saturn seems like a pretty unique point and click adventure, with the developers using filtered photographs they took of various abandoned real-world locations for their setting.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Death of a Wish is an upcoming vicious action-RPG with wild visuals https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/death-of-a-wish-is-an-upcoming-vicious-action-rpg-with-wild-visuals/
Death of a Wish is an upcoming vicious action-RPG with wild visuals
Some readers might remember Lucah: Born of a Dream, a hack and slash with a very different visual style and now the developer is following it up with Death of a Wish releasing early 2024.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Slay the Princess, or don't - you probably shouldn't but you can play it now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/slay-the-princess-or-dont-you-probably-shouldnt-but-you-can-play-it-now/
Slay the Princess, or don't - you probably shouldn't but you can play it now
Slay the Princess from Black Tabby Games is an impressive and engrossing horror novel, from the same team behind Scarlet Hollow and it's available now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)