The twin-stick shooter 'Moss Destruction' continues to improve but it's still ridiculously hard https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-twin-stick-shooter-moss-destruction-continues-to-improve-but-its-still-ridiculously-hard.14054
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The twin-stick shooter 'Moss Destruction' continues to improve but it's still ridiculously hard
With a strange and unique visual style, Moss Destruction released back in March and while fun it was overly difficult at times. Recent updates are a dramatic improvement to the flow of it but it remains incredibly difficult.
mod.io, the cross-platform mod API for games has launched a Unity plugin https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/modio-the-cross-platform-mod-api-for-games-has-launched-a-unity-plugin.14056
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mod.io, the cross-platform mod API for games has launched a Unity plugin
mod.io, the cross-platform Steam Workshop-like service that's independent of any store just today officially launched a very useful sounding plugin for the Unity game engine.
Comedy point & click adventure Guard Duty is out with Linux support and it's good fun https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/comedy-point-click-adventure-guard-duty-is-out-with-linux-support-and-its-good-fun.14055
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Comedy point & click adventure Guard Duty is out with Linux support and it's good fun
Guard Duty from Sick Chicken Studios and Digital Tribe is a comedy adventure game, with very retro-inspired visuals. It's out today, with official Linux support.
Pandemic Express - Zombie Escape is out and works with Steam Play, it's also very weird https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/pandemic-express-zombie-escape-is-out-and-works-with-steam-play-its-also-very-weird.14041
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Pandemic Express - Zombie Escape is out and works with Steam Play, it's also very weird
Pandemic Express - Zombie Escape, from TALLBOYS and tinyBuild puts you and up to 30 people in a large open-world as you try to escape on a Train and it just went into Early Access today.
Humble Store is doing a Festival of Speed, plenty of racing games going cheap, some really good deals too (affiliate): https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/festival-of-speed?partner=gamingonlinux
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Facepunch Studios have given an update on the future of Rust for Linux, issues with "third parties" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/facepunch-studios-have-given-an-update-on-the-future-of-rust-for-linux-issues-with-third-parties.14057
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Facepunch Studios have given an update on the future of Rust for Linux, issues with "third parties"
For those hanging on hoping Facepunch will go back to officially supporting Linux with Rust, you might want to sit down. They've made a comment on it on their latest blog post.
Despite the high price, the initial batch of Valve Index headsets have sold out on pre-orders https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/despite-the-high-price-the-initial-batch-of-valve-index-headsets-have-sold-out-on-pre-orders.14058
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Despite the high price, the initial batch of Valve Index headsets have sold out on pre-orders
I have to admit, I am a little surprised. The Valve Index limited pre-orders that went live on May 1st have already completely sold out.
Forager has been a bit of a hit, selling 150K copies on PC and they've released an exciting roadmap https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/forager-has-been-a-bit-of-a-hit-selling-150k-copies-on-pc-and-theyve-released-an-exciting-roadmap.14060
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Forager has been a bit of a hit, selling 150K copies on PC and they've released an exciting roadmap
Forager, the game that has you grind your way through buying lots of tiny islands that's insanely addictive seems to have done really well.
Story driven, psychological horror game IMMURE will be coming to Linux this month https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/story-driven-psychological-horror-game-immure-will-be-coming-to-linux-this-month.14061
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Story driven, psychological horror game IMMURE will be coming to Linux this month
Releasing in an episodic format after failing to get funding on Kickstarter, the story driven psychological horror game IMMURE will be available on Linux.
Fearmonium looks like a very intriguing action-platformer that will release for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/fearmonium-looks-like-a-very-intriguing-action-platformer-that-will-release-for-linux.14062
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Fearmonium looks like a very intriguing action-platformer that will release for Linux
Fearmonium from developer Redblack Spade looks like an action-platformer that could be on the different side, with slightly freaky yet intriguing visuals.
After a recent big update, Rise to Ruins breaks its own single-day sales record https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/after-a-recent-big-update-rise-to-ruins-breaks-its-own-single-day-sales-record.14059
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After a recent big update, Rise to Ruins breaks its own single-day sales record
Seems the indie gaming scene in some circles on Steam is alive and well, as Rise to Ruins has broken its own single day sales record and it had a huge update recently.
Black Mesa looks pretty incredible in the latest teasers, new roadmap shown https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/black-mesa-looks-pretty-incredible-in-the-latest-teasers-new-roadmap-shown.14063
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Black Mesa looks pretty incredible in the latest teasers, new roadmap shown
Black Mesa, the fan-made Early Access recreation of the original Half-Life is still progressing towards finishing the final content and it's looking damn good.
Planet Nomads has left Early Access and feels like a big missed opportunity https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/planet-nomads-has-left-early-access-and-feels-like-a-big-missed-opportunity.14064
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Planet Nomads has left Early Access and feels like a big missed opportunity
Planet Nomads had my interest for a long time, as I sat hoping it would blossom into something special. Sadly, it released today and it has not.
Supergiant Games now have Bastion, Transistor and Pyre up on itch.io https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/supergiant-games-now-have-bastion-transistor-and-pyre-up-on-itchio.14066
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Supergiant Games now have Bastion, Transistor and Pyre up on itch.io
Supergiant Games did something awesome today, as they've put all three of their older games up on itch.io with Bastion, Transistor and Pyre.
DXVK 1.1.1 is out with major features, acting as the re-release of 1.1 for Vulkan-based D3D11/10 in Wine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/dxvk-111-is-out-with-major-features-acting-as-the-re-release-of-11-for-vulkan-based-d3d11-10-in-wine.14067
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DXVK 1.1.1 is out with major features, acting as the re-release of 1.1 for Vulkan-based D3D11/10 in Wine
DXVK has levelled up once again, release 1.1.1 is out and it's a major release that also acts as the re-release of DXVK 1.1 which was removed due to issues.
Easy Anti-Cheat are apparently "pausing" their Linux support, which could be a big problem https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/easy-anti-cheat-are-apparently-pausing-their-linux-support-which-could-be-a-big-problem.14069
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Easy Anti-Cheat are apparently "pausing" their Linux support, which could be a big problem (updated)
I've just today been alerted to something that's quite worrying, according to Garry Newman from Facepunch Studios, Easy Anti-Cheat are pausing their Linux support.
Vintage Story, the impressive crafting and survival game has a huge update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/vintage-story-the-impressive-crafting-and-survival-game-has-a-huge-update.14068
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Vintage Story, the impressive crafting and survival game has a huge update
Called the Worldgen and Geology Update, version 1.9 of Vintage Story has hit stable and brings with it a number of new additions to the already in-depth game.
Bearded Giant Games have announced the 3D dogfighting game Space Mercs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/bearded-giant-games-have-announced-the-3d-dogfighting-game-space-mercs.14071
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Bearded Giant Games have announced the 3D dogfighting game Space Mercs
Space Mercs, a brand new 3D dogfighting game from Bearded Giant Games was just recently announced as part of their
Wolfire Games seem to be another recent arrival to the itch.io store https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/wolfire-games-seem-to-be-another-recent-arrival-to-the-itchio-store.14072
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Wolfire Games seem to be another recent arrival to the itch.io store
Wolfire Games, developer of noscripts like Overgrowth and Lugaru as well as being behind the original creation of the Humble Indie Bundle are now putting their games up on itch.io.
The World of Goo 10 year update is now out for Linux gamers, working well https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-world-of-goo-10-year-update-is-now-out-for-linux-gamers-working-wel.14073
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The World of Goo 10 year update is now out for Linux gamers, working well
For those that missed it, I recently posted how World of Goo was seeing an update for the first time in around 10 years and it's now out.