Free Games

Remember those cheesey old zombie shooter games at the arcade? Bad voice acting, over-the-top scenarios where you follow the game on-rails shooting zombies? Yup, they have one for typing lessons.

Typing Of The Dead

Search online for a free download and install with PlayOnLinux or Steam (Proton)

It runs in super low resolution, but the game runs great and you can even play co-op over a local network. Of course the textures are super low quality and of course the animation is really bad... but its really fun to type the words in place of shooting guns.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 440.59

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Ever wanted to play Minecraft?

Nope, because I've been playing Minetest. Its an open source free-to-play Minecraft clone. Of course its not quite as polished, but the vanilla game has a lot in it:

• Endless world (almost)
• Exploration
• Resource Gathering/Farming
• Crafting
• Building
• Day/Night Cycle
• Host/Client - LAN Connection

Host your own world, invite your friends and explore, build and craft cities together. Its educational and very fun to explore huge cave systems, massive mountains and vast oceans.

There is even a community developing mods to improve the base game with all kinds of new features.

Customize Minetest

In Mint you can use the software manager to install Minetest vanilla, but also a bunch of amazing mods to make it more functional and interesting.

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Encodya is an point-in-click adventure based in a futuristic Neo-Berlin Germany. Play as Tina and/or SAM-53 her robot protector. The visual style is reminiscent of Bladerunner-ish world with a colorful anime style.

I love the fact that you can play as two characters who are completely different and have their own inventories. The voice acting was great and worked well with the characters presented in the demo. I would love if more items were interactive, but these days gamers no longer have patience to click everything on the screen.

Since its a demo, there are limited areas you can visit. But the animations, graphics and effects are well done and quite beautiful. Encodya ran perfectly in Linux without any extra configurations.

https://chaosmonger.itch.io/encodya

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 440.59




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Grand Theft Auto 2 is a classic 3rd person shooter from 1999 where you basically play sandbox style driving any vehicle and killing anyone you want. You can accept missions or go completely postal... just watch out for the police.



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

Note: Make sure to search online for the free version (at your own risk) of Grand Theft Auto 2 ahead of time. Save it to your Desktop, extract if necessary.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 5.0 32-bit

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the arrow...

Contemp is a very short horror puzzle game where you explore a mysterious haunted house. It is almost like an experimental tech demo. The design of the house is amazingly detailed and realistic. If anything, enjoy the terrifying experience in this creepy house.

I was able to play in PlayOnLinux with Wine and DXVK. Never had any issues running the game or controlling it.

https://micaka.itch.io/contemp

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 440.59
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
DXVK: 6.1

ULTRAKILL is a tribute to 90's FPS lowpoly bloody action gaming. It succeeds very well!
Obliterate hordes of minions in this fast-pace shooter by trick jumping, strafing, granading, shooting and more! You'll never tire with the abundance of blood an slaughter through each level... and a the end... is... of course...
A BOSS!

https://hakita.itch.io/ultrakill-prelude

P.T. Remake is an Unreal 4 remake of a Playstation psychological horror game that was a playable-teaser for Silent Hill. This is a very repetitive game as you explore the same hallway over and over with new clues and puzzles each time.



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

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: ProtonGE 5.6
DXVK: 6.1

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right



Click Next

Downloading Wine



Installed



Click...

This is a unique low-poly first person shooter where you finally get your chance to kill all of those mangy spiders in your house! Inspect every object, make a huge mess, burn, shoot and slaughter every last one of em!

Kill It With Fire: Ignition
Has a free demo in Steam and it runs great in Proton

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 430.50
Proton 5.0.6

Crumbling World is a lowpoly action RPG with a unique feature: The world is constantly crumbling around around you.
Use portals to move around the map before you fall off the crumbling landscape and end up in the Underworld. Yes, you don't immediately die... instead you fight your way through the Underworld and hop in a portal back to the upperworld. Crazy huh?

The current beta has a Linux version

https://dumearts.itch.io/crumbling-world

Lumote is a colorful platform puzzle game with some surreal visuals. The demo is free and runs great in Proton. I didn't even force a Proton version, just used the default and it ran fine.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 430.50

https://store.steampowered.com/app/791240/Lumote/

Fistful of Frags is a Free-To-Play Source Engine complete modification of an old Western shootout first person game. It consists of Old West themed levels & weapons with your typical deathmatch, capture the flag and team deathmatch styles of gameplay. There is even co-op levels with bots.

This game has been around for a while, but still has an active community. In fact they released a Linux version too.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/265630/Fistful_of_Frags/

Outpost Glacier is a space survival game where you landed on a remote planet that is always below zero degrees. Explore, gather resources and craft items to keep yourself alive! Most importantly... stay warm!



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Outpost Glacier. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: ProtonGE 5.1 64-bit
DXVK: 1.5.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right

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Lonely Things is a free indie horror mystery game at a remote hotel in the middle of nowhere. Are you dreaming or is this place real? Meet desperate characters who are stuck in the realm of the hotel. Uncover their relationships and a find out what is wrong with this place.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Lonely Things. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 5.0 64-bit
DXVK: 1.5.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the...

First Winter is an 80's pixelated horror game actually taking place in the 1980's during the Cold War. Every room is not what it seems... what happened on this submarine? Where do you go next? Solve puzzles and stop the missles from launching in this spooky jump-scare thriller.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of First Winter. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 5.0 64-bit
DXVK: 1.5.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the...

Dream Willow is a short indie action arcade game. Lead your Necromancer through the colorful wild and slay cute creatures... need some help? Revive their bones into your own minions. Upgrade your health, projectiles and number of minions in the forest store.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Dream Willow. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 5.0 64-bit
DXVK: 1.5.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 5.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the...

Gunfighters is an indie lowpoly western first person shooter. Gun it out with your friends or bots in an old main street shoot out! Play typical game styles like deathmatch, team deathmatch, gunslinger, duel and more.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Gunfighters. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.0.3
DXVK: 1.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.0.3
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right



Click Next...

The Are Coming is an indie in development 3rd Person Action game based on War Of The Worlds. Aliens attack without warning and huge walkers roam the roadside. Protect the people from this invasion and use your guns and quick reflexes to slay our unwanted visitors.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of The Are Coming. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.0.2
DXVK: 1.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.0.2
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to...

Sinistria is a creepy horror game where a town of witches is unveiled through investigating the mysterious disappearance of a girl friend. Solve puzzles with physics, interactive objects and frightening jump scares.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Sinistria. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.21-staging
DXVK: 1.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.21-staging
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right

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Avarice is an indie short horror game where you have to find the stolen mask in the haunted mansion. In the following events you will be terrorized by jump scares, irrie sounds and spooky corridors with interactive objects and a grim narrative. What happened here? Am I alone?



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Avarice. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.0.2
DXVK: 1.4.6

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.0.2
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to...

Hounds of Valor demo is a short 3rd person action platform game where you control a hound and stop the alien threat! Slay interesting creatures that have infested the landscape with your sword, knives and bombs. Find secret areas by jumping and climbing around hidden ledges.



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Hounds of Valor. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.21-staging
DXVK: 1.4.6

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.21-staging
Select it...