action RPG

Dawn Of Darkness is a recently released free-to-play FPS RPG mod for Quake II. This is a complete Total Conversion, including all-new weapons, bad guys, maps, textures, models, etc. There is even a new inventory system, and a character dialogue system where you can talk to anyone.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dawn Of Darkness in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Free Unfinished (Modddb) version of Dawn Of Darkness. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.3

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.3
Select it...

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology hold equal sway, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike. A place of ancient runes and steamworks, of magic and machines, of sorcery and science.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Arcanum in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Arcanum. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

You wake up on a mysterious island with a few survivors. Craft to survive, eat to survive, sleep to survive... oh and fight through hordes of zombies to survive.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing How To Survive in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of How To Survive. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2 and 2.12-staging no longer work with Steam.

Click Tools
Select...

Runes of Magic is an online MMORPG much like World of Warcraft. Play as a human, elf or dwarf, complete quests, loot, learn trades, craft and explore. Oh and... did I say it was free-to-play? Cause it is...



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Runes of Magic in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Game Forge version of Runes Of Magic. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.2
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading...

Borderlands is a First Person Shooter RPG. Play as one of the 4 vault hunter classes in a comical epic story as you seek fortunes on the planet Pandora. Utilizing literraly unlimited variations of weapons as your arsenal, you can cooperatively solve quests and explore the planet while slaying minions and factions.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Borderlands in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Borderlands

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Note: Wine...

Zeno Clash 2 is a unique first person brawler with RPG elements melded together with a surreal world and a peculiar story. None of that is really important because you are going to have a blast pounding people with combo's, uppercuts, kicks, throws and weapons.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Zeno Clash 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Zeno Clash 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions...

Play as young female inquisitor plotting between a faction of Mages and a cult. Decide your morality, your actions have consequences and lead to six different endings. Heretic Kingdoms has a simple combat system, large world to explore and an engaging story by Chris Bateman (Discorld Noir, Ghost Master)



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Heretic Kingdoms in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Heretic Kingdoms. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8
Select it...

In Risen 2 you work for the inquisition but need to secrectly join pirates to find the source of the titans. Engage in quests, loot, train, barter and obliterate all kinds of seafearing creatures. Explore the beautiful world of Risen and make your own decisions to solve any quest to unlock new skills and paths.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Risen 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Risen 2. Other versions may require additional steps

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8
Select it
Click the...

Can you survive New Vegas after post apocalyptic war-ridden Washington? Are there mutated creatures in the desert? What brutal factions have risen since the war? Can you still gamble on the strip? New Vegas continues the Fallout survival story with all the epic features of Fallout 3 and much more...



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Fallout: New Vegas in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Fallout: New Vegas. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8-staging...

Dark Souls is well known for the XBox success because of the unique combat style and visual quality. This is no hack-n-slash game! Your progress is rewarded only by knowing your enemy and knowing when to attack. Select from several classes and play in a dark world of demons, dragons, insanity and consume as many souls as possible.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dark Souls in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit...

Diablo 3 is the long awaited successor to Diablo 2. We all waited 12 years to see what Blizzard Entertainment would conjure up to renew the franchise. It was well worth the wait! Return to the town of Tristram with new classes, weapons, loot and beautiful graphics.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Diablo 3 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Battle.net version of Diablo 3. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 18.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 3.0

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 3.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

World of Warcraft needs no introduction!
Choose from multiple races and multiple classes and begin your endless journey in the biggest most popular MMORPG in the world.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing World of Warcraft in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Battle.net version of World of Warcraft

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko...

DeathSpank is a comical action RPG making fun of fantasy games with witty humor from Ron Gilbert. Play as hero DeathSpank and live out epic stories on the quest to find the Artifact. Explore a massive world, collect loot, hundreds of weapons, armor and unique items. Heroicly slay all kinds of silly minions with silly weapons.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing DeathSpank in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of DeathSpank. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.8...

Update: Sadly, City Of Steam is no longer online.
City of Steam is a Free to Play MMORPG where everything revolves around a steam world and steam its-self. Fight huge roaches, rats, skeletons and many other minions as you loot and level up your character.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing City of Steam in Linux with Pipelight

Tips & Specs:

Mint 17.2 64-bit
Pipelight

Install Pipelight

Go To: pipelight.net/cms/installation.html
Click on the distribution you are using


Launch Terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T

Ubuntu installation


Add the Repository
Type:


Press Enter


Update Ubuntu
Type:


Press Enter


Install Pipelight Multi
Type...

Darkstone is a typical Hack-n-Slash RPG with a few unique features in 1999. Explore randomly generated dungeons, hack down minions with full 360 degree camera movement and loot to your hearts desire with four classes to choose from.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Darkstone in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Darkstone. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the...

Space Hack defends the last bioshpere by unknown alien species. Take down up to 80 different alien creatures with 40 different weapons. Use mind control, holograms, teleportation, invisibility and enhance your hero with 45 bio-chips.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Space Hack in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Space Hack. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2 and...

Discover magical embers in the caves, ruins and dungeons below the town of Torchlight. Loot enemies, crates and chests to upgrade your arsenal and armor. Customize your character by leveling up, enchanting and utilizing these embers. Fight hordes of creatures and minions with your pet side-kick.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Torchlight in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Torchlight. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine...

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is a series of Action RPG's where you play as Monster Hunters who rid the world of Evil Scientists and their abominations. This time you have help in the form of a Ghost Companion named Katrina. Elimination evil minions, loot, upgrade character stats, perks and abilities.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Van Helsing 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Van Helsing 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.8
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

Guild Wars 2 will satisfy any gamer who wants multi-player, roleplaying, looting, responsive storyline, crafting, pets, character development and of course... Combat!



Guild Wars 2 includes a dynamic event system replaces traditional questing, utilising the ripple effect to allow players to approach quests in different ways as part of a persistent world. Also of note is the combat system, which aims to be more dynamic than its predecessor by promoting synergy between professions and using the environment as a weapon, as well as reducing the complexity of the Magic-style skill system of the original game.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Guild Wars 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Free-To-Play version of Guild Wars 2 downloaded from their website. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and...

Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is the second installment of a long series of Role Playing First Person Shooters by Bethseda Softworks. Released in 1996, Daggerfall boasted a lot of features new to FPS games:

• Open World - 62K Square Miles
• 750,000 Interactice NPC's
• Looting System
• Inventory/Equipment System
• Spell Creation
• Political System
• Melee and Ranged combat

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Free DOS version of Daggerfall

Tips & Specs:

Mint 17 64-bit
DOSbox 0.74

Download Daggerfall

Go to: http://www.elderscrolls.com/daggerfall/
Click "download the full game"
Agree to the license
Save DFInstall.zip to your desktop


Install DOSbox from your Software Installer
Create a folder called "dosgames" in your home...