SAVAGE 2: A Tortured Soul
Type: MMO RPG/RT Strategy
Licence: Commercial Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 2.1.0.4 / December 3, 2011
Savage 2: a tortured soul, is the sequel to the fantasy themed Savage: the battle of Newerth. Savage 2 combines RPG and RTS giving the player the choice of either the commander (RTS), or the action player (RPG). The aim of the game is to destroy the command center of the enemy team through a commander driven combat in a large beautiful field. In game, a player gains experience that allows him/her to unlock several more powerful units and abilities. Besides the free-of-charge side of Savage 2, there is also the option for a paid “Premium Account” that expands some aspects of the game.
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
RAM: 1.5 Gb or higher
Video Card: 256 MB GeForce 7800+ or Radeon X1900+
Network Connection Required
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Type: Horror Adventure
Licence: Commercial Price: 15.24 euro
Latest Version / Release Date: 1.2 / May 17, 2011
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror adventure game developed by Frictional Games, a studio known for its previews games in Penumbra series. In Amnesia you play the role of a lost unarmed guy named Daniel, who must find out where he is and how is he going to escape. The only thing that stands in his way are some pretty scary monsters and many physics based puzzles that you must solve. The game is very atmospheric thanks to the design, and the sounds and music. This has a very scary result as Amnesia brings the game immersion to a whole new level. If you want to really live a true thriller, Amnesia is sure to take you there.
System Requirements
OS: Linux 2010 release or later
CPU: 2GHz
RAM: 2GB
Video Card: Radeon X1000 or Nvidia GeForce 6 series
Disk Space: 500MB
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FlightGear
Type: Simulation
Licence: GPL Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 2.4 / August 17, 2011
FlightGear is a highly sophisticated open source flight simulator. The flight dynamics engine used by FlightGear is developed by NASA and Boeing engineers, and gives realistic physics capabilities to the simulator. There are many aditional free content that can be downloaded from the project’s website like airplanes and scenery. The game offers the ability to play multiplayer on dedicated servers where players meet, discuss and fly together.
System Requirements
CPU: 2GHz
RAM: 1 Gb or higher
Video Card: Nvidia 7800 +
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World of Goo
Type: Puzzle
Licence: Commercial Price: 20 USD
Latest Version / Release Date: 1.41 / June 27, 2009
World of Goo is one of the best indie games, and maybe the best puzzle game you’ll ever play. Winner of the Indiepentant games festival design innovation, and technical excellence awards, World of Goo is going to blow your mind with its fantastic atmospheric music, and the incredibly amusing levels. In World of Goo the player has to face construction challanges using goo material. It requires fantasy and creative thinking. This game is a must play for all ages and genders.
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
RAM: – 512 Mb or higher
Video Card: OpenGL Compatible
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Hedgewars
Type: Turn Based Strategy
Licence: GPL Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 0.9.17 / November 19, 2011
Hedgewars is a turn based strategy open source game inspired by the popular game Worms. Hedgewars offers a variety of weapons that require appropriate usage in order to succeed. There are many well designed and infinate number of random generated maps you can play in. This game is highly addictive and very fun to play, especially on multiplayer.
System Requirements
CPU: Intel Pentium 3 800MHz
RAM: 256MB
Video Card: Nvidia 6 series +
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Heroes of Newerth
Type: RPG
Licence: Commercial Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 2.5.3 / December 22, 2011
Heroes of Newerth is an action RPG game based on the popular Warcraft 3 mod map named Defence of the Ancients (dota). In Heros of Newerth you will find everything that couldn’t get improved or implemented on Warcraft 3. Every aspect of the gameplay is heavily improved and polished and the game offers much better graphics and special effects. The sounds and music is also a highlight on this game. You can make an account and play HoN for free, or pay for a more enriched and unlocked account. One of the best games for the linux platform for sure. You must try this one.
System Requirements
Processor: Pentium 4 2.2GHz or AMD 2400+
Video Card: 128MB OpenGL 2.0 compatible
RAM: 2GB
Video Card: 128MB OpenGL 2.0 compatible RAM: 1.5GB
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Wakfu
Type: MMORPG
Licence: Commercial Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 0.310 / November 24, 2011
Wakfu is a unique tactical MMORPG that continues the story of Dofus. In Wakfu, the player can choose between 14 different character classes all with different characteristics and abilities. There are four nations in Wakfu that rule their respected territories, have their own law system and clima. A player can be whatever he/she chooses to be, and their nations will be what their citizens choose them to be. This game is like a living ecosystem giving everyone the freedom of choice, but nothing comes without consequencies whether these are positive or negative. Enter the magical world of Wakfu, and enjoy a game that brings character evolution and multiplayer cooperation to a new level.
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 2GHz
RAM: 512MB
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 3 or ATI 9200
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MegaGlest
Type: RTS
Licence: GPL Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 3.6.0 / December 4, 2011
MegaGlest is the fork and continuation of the real time strategy game Glest. MegaGlest offers stable multiplayer experience, while providing some single player missions. The game includes many factions to play with, and one can always download more from other contributors. The AI is very challenging and you’ll find it very difficult to win its highest difficulty. The graphics are not great, but they are acceptable, especially if you compare this game to other available RTS games for the Linux platform.
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
RAM: 500 Mb or higher
Video Card: NVidia 6 Series or Higher
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Xonotic
Type: FPS
Licence: GPL Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: 0.5 / September 8, 2011
Xonotic is a first person arena shooter with intense gameplay and beautiful optical effects. The game offers single-player challenges as well as multiplayer fun. Xonotic throws you right away in a futuristic atmosphere, great in-game sound and graphics, and inspired and balanced map design. The weapon system balance is correct and the variety of guns is more than pleasing. If you like fast-paced arena shooters then Xonotic is the answer for you.
System Requirements
CPU: 2GHz
RAM: 2 Gb or higher
Video Card: Nvidia 7800
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0 A.D.
Type: Real-Time Strategy
Licence: GPL Price: Free
Latest Version / Release Date: Alpha 8 / December 24, 2011
0 A.D. Is the most promising open source real time strategy game for Linux. While still under heavy development, it can offer a pleasing and unique playing experience to the fans of the kind. 0 A.D. aims to be historicaly accurate, and so far it is. You’ll love the beautiful graphics and the atmospheric sounds and music of this game.
System Requirements
CPU: 1GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: OpenGL 1.3 compatible with 64MB VRAM
HDD: 1GB
