Atari VCS games really are just plain Linux desktop builds
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/atari-vcs-games-really-are-just-plain-linux-desktop-builds
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Atari VCS games really are just plain Linux desktop builds
Now that the Atari VCS is out in the wild for plenty of IndieGoGo backers, we've seen plenty of reports of how it works and one GamingOnLinux reader gave us plenty of info.
Social deduction game Untrusted launching free to play on January 29, 2021
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/social-deduction-game-untrusted-launching-free-to-play-on-january-29-2021
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Social deduction game Untrusted launching free to play on January 29, 2021
Inspired by the likes of Werewolf, Mafia and similar games Untrusted from evolvedlabs is ready to go out to a wider audience after releasing a few Alpha builds from their website.
Fantasy RTS city-builder Songs of Syx has sold over 11 thousand copies
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/fantasy-rts-city-builder-songs-of-syx-has-sold-over-11-thousand-copies
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Fantasy RTS city-builder Songs of Syx has sold over 11 thousand copies
After a Kickstarter success back in May 2020, then an Early Access release on Steam in September 2020 - the fantasy grand-strategy city-builder Songs of Syx has continued to be a big indie success. Here's a look over it.
Hole Punch is an upcoming physics platformer where you cut up the environment
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/hole-punch-is-an-upcoming-physics-platformer-where-you-cut-up-the-environment
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Hole Punch is an upcoming physics platformer where you cut up the environment
Using a powerful dash you're not just avoiding people in Hole Punch, you're smashing through the level itself to get around the challenges.
Crooks Like Us us an upcoming party game where you steal everything, try the free Alpha
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/crooks-like-us-us-an-upcoming-party-game-where-you-steal-everything-try-the-free-alpha
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Crooks Like Us us an upcoming party game where you steal everything, try the free Alpha
Need another amusing co-op and PvP party game? Crooks Like Us is all about grabbing as much as you can, and then making a run for it.
Chiaki, a free and open source PlayStation Remote Play client adds PlayStation 5 support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/chiaki-a-free-and-open-source-playstation-remote-play-client-adds-playstation-5-support
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Chiaki, a free and open source PlayStation Remote Play client adds PlayStation 5 support
Own a shiny new PlayStation 5 and want to stream games from it to your desktop or laptop? Or perhaps you're clinging onto your PlayStation 4 and want to do the same? Chiaki is here to help.
Bloody Service is an 80’s slasher inspired FMV and a visual novel, expect lots of death
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/bloody-service-is-an-80s-slasher-inspired-fmv-and-a-visual-novel-expect-lots-of-death
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Bloody Service is an 80’s slasher inspired FMV and a visual novel, expect lots of death
Developer CASE has given us the very latest in interactive entertainment with Bloody Service, a throwback to classic 80's slasher movies and it's worth a look.
Neon Wings: Air Race is a new sci-fi arcade racer in Early Access
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/neon-wings-air-race-is-a-new-sci-fi-arcade-racer-in-early-access
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Neon Wings: Air Race is a new sci-fi arcade racer in Early Access
Need more casual arcade racers? Neon Wings: Air Race is a colourful sci-fi air racer currently available in Early Access and they recently hooked up a Linux build.
Amusing scribbly-art adventure 'Scrabdackle' had a big demo update recently
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/amusing-scribbly-art-adventure-scrabdackle-had-a-big-demo-update-recently
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Amusing scribbly-art adventure 'Scrabdackle' had a big demo update recently
Scrabdackle is one game you really need to keep an eye on, an adventure following a novice wizard getting to know their own strange world for the first time.
Retro FPS noscripts Shrine, Lycanthorn and Lycanthorn II all now have Linux builds
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/retro-fps-noscripts-shrine-lycanthorn-and-lycanthorn-ii-all-now-have-linux-builds
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Retro FPS noscripts Shrine, Shrine II, Lycanthorn and Lycanthorn II all now have Linux builds
After some classic first-person shooter fun? Developer 'Scumhead' who works with the GZDoom game engine recently announced that Shrine, Lycanthorn and Lycanthorn II all now have Linux builds.
b.i.t.Lock is a fantastic puzzle game that's now free and supported on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/bitlock-is-a-fantastic-puzzle-game-thats-now-free-and-supported-on-linux
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b.i.t.Lock is a fantastic puzzle game that's now free and supported on Linux
After a year in development on the latest update, the brilliant puzzle game b.i.t.Lock is now not only free but Petorio also added a Linux build too.
Mixolumia is an absolutely enchanting block-clearing puzzler with dynamic audio
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/mixolumia-is-an-absolutely-enchanting-block-clearing-puzzler-with-dynamic-audio
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Mixolumia is an absolutely enchanting block-clearing puzzler with dynamic audio
Block-breaking puzzle games come in many different forms and Mixolumia from davemakes is one that has absolutely sucked away my attention recently.
For fans of Wine - Metro Last Light giveaway on GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/metro_last_light_redux?pp=b2a10a6c3dcadb10c8ffd734c1bab896d55cf0ec
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Metro: Last Light Redux
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the
Fast-paced grid-fighter EndCycle VS adds Linux support - we have keys to give away
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/12/fast-paced-grid-fighter-endcycle-vs-adds-linux-support
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Fast-paced grid-fighter EndCycle VS adds Linux support - we have keys to give away
Along with a huge upgrade to the game that adds in a whole new Adventure Mode, the grid-battler EndCycle VS now offers up Linux support.
We've updated our Steam Tracker for December 2020, a big drop in Linux due to a huge rise in Simplified Chinese + Windows 7: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/ - Will keep an eye on it in case it's an error.
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Steam Linux Market Share | GamingOnLinux
Steam Linux user share statistics over time
What was hot on GamingOnLinux through December 2020
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/what-was-hot-on-gamingonlinux-through-december-2020
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What was hot on GamingOnLinux through December 2020
Here is a look back some of the most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for December 2020, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux gaming, open source and other general Linux news that we cover!
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We've updated our Steam Tracker for December 2020, a big drop in Linux due to a huge rise in Simplified Chinese + Windows 7: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/ - Will keep an eye on it in case it's an error.
Valve adjusted the figures, we've updated our charts to match for the Steam Survey December 2020 -> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/
Still a notable Simplified Chinese increase but not as drastic.
Still a notable Simplified Chinese increase but not as drastic.
Latest free games for Stadia Pro out now includes F1 2020, Hotline Miami
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/latest-free-games-for-stadia-pro-out-now-includes-f1-2020-hotline-miami
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Latest free games for Stadia Pro out now includes F1 2020, Hotline Miami
As a new month has begun, Google has rolled out multiple new noscripts for subscribers of the optional Stadia Pro subnoscription. Here's what they are and what else is to come to Stadia.
Fifth time for some more fixes - Wine 6.0 RC5 is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/fifth-time-for-some-more-fixes-wine-6-rc5-is-out-now
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Fifth time for some more fixes - Wine 6.0 RC5 is out now
No squashed grapes here as the Wine team continue cleaning up ready for a huge new release of the Windows compatibility layer with Wine 6.0 Release Candidate 5 out now.
Valve starts 2021 off in style by breaking another concurrent user record
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/valve-starts-2021-off-in-style-by-breaking-another-concurrent-user-record
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Valve starts 2021 off in style by breaking another concurrent user record
While Steam as a gaming platform is facing ever increasing competition, Valve likely aren't too worried given how much Steam has been growing over 2020 and into 2021.
FNA dev and porter Ethan Lee stops future macOS ports, Linux to be their focus
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/fna-dev-and-porter-ethan-lee-stops-future-macos-ports-linux-to-be-their-focus
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FNA dev and porter Ethan Lee stops future macOS ports, Linux to be their focus
Ethan Lee, the developer responsible for the XNA reimplementation FNA along with around 50 game ports to Linux and macOS has announced the sunsetting of future macOS ports with a big update to a bunch of existing games.