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Steam (Valve’s very successful game client) has been around for a while, but it’s been only a few months since Ubuntu users have had the pleasure of getting an official client. Now Linux gamers can get in on the democratic service known as Greenlight. Steam’s Greenlight allows developers to submit their games—so that players may up-vote the games they want to see in the Steam store. So which games stand out the most? Here are my top-ten picks of Linux games waiting for the Greenlight on Steam.
C-Wars C-Wars is a fast-paced real-time strategy game that draws from a few different styles. Years after a devastating nuclear war, survivors take refuge on the Moon—only to discover an unknown substance is turning humans into zombies. You and your companions must fight another battle to save the new civilization from extinction.
Trace Vector With fast-paced gameplay and lots of neon colors, Trace Vector reinvents the retro arcade game by combining old school vector graphics with simple gameplay that progressively becomes more challenging. Players must navigate their ship through winding geometric levels, while collecting fuel to stay the course. With action and puzzle elements, Trace Vector looks to be an addicting blast from the past with a modern twist.
Delver Delver is a first person roguelike with some innovative ideas. It draws inspiration from games like Ultima Underworld, and combines traditional elements of a roguelike, but the gameplay and graphics give it a new twist. Although still in development, there are already lots of great features with more to come, such as character classes and a dungeon level editor.
Forced Battle through gladiator-style trials in this tactical co-op RPG. Forced highlights the cooperative aspect with features like the Spirit Mentor which challenges players to work together to control an extra party member with special abilities and an ethereal form. The trick is that they must be controlled simultaneously, so teamwork is a must. Of course there are also epic boss battles and plenty of skills to unlock as you fight your way through over 30 trials in the game. To give it a try and join the online beta, visit forcedthegame.com
Aeon Command Aeon Command is a strategy warfare game set in a space battle between three factions of Aeon Nebula. Choose between the Alliance, Exiles, and Cyborgs in the struggle for control of the Aeon Nebula. Each faction has its own distinct abilities, ships, and campaign with eight missions. There are also skirmish modes, and multiplayer, along with numerous upgrades to help improve your fleet.
Legend of Dungeon Robot Loves Kitty’s latest project, Legend of Dungeon, is a roguelike dungeon crawler that dares players to embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve a mysterious treasure from the 26th floor of a dungeon. You, and up to three companions, are on a quest to do what no one else has done before—find the fabled treasure and successfully return from your journey. Legend of Dungeon features randomized dungeons and various puzzle elements for an added challenge. The game is currently in its alpha stage and available to demo at robotloveskitty.com/LoD/
Sentinel Sentinel is a gorgeous tower defense game with interactive music elements. The game is set on a sequencer grid as you activate different new parts of the soundtrack in time with the music, all while adding defenses and destroying enemies. Inspired by other music games like Rez and Lumines, the creators of Sentinel have found a beautiful new way to play a tower defense game.
Hammerwatch Fans of the Gauntlet series will love Hammerwatch, a fast-paced hack and slash action adventure from Jochum Skoglund and Niklas Myrberg. There are four character classes to choose from as you battle through hordes of enemies and solve puzzles within Castle Hammerwatch. In addition to a single player campaign, players can play with up three friends in local co-op or online multiplayer. There are a total of twelve levels divided among four acts, but if you’re looking for even more battles and loot, there is also mod support to edit and create your own levels. A demo of the beta is available for free at hammerwatch.com
Chasm It can be difficult to draw from a lot of different things and do it well, but Chasm is a game that successfully blends many different elements to create an innovative gameplay experience. Part 2D side scrolling platformer and part action RPG, you play as a weary soldier heading home from a long war. While passing through a mining town, you discover that its citizens have accidentally awakened an ancient evil. Supernatural forces have trapped you in the town, and now you must battle to escape and return home safely. With gorgeous graphics and an engaging story, Chasm looks to be a game to keep an eye on.
Legends of Aethereus Gamers looking for highly dynamic gameplay and epic world will be thrilled to try Legends of Aethereus. Set in a world after the Third Great Skyfall, you must battle to help restore peace and banish the evil that vies for power. With three unique classes (officer, astrographer, and inventor), you can play the single player campaign or engage in PVE or PVP arena battles. In addition to exploring a lush, beautiful world, depth and customization is a central theme with the game. The addition of a crafting system adds vast combinations of customizable items, and the statue and banner creators allow you to personalize your city-state. Legends of Aethereus is currently in beta.