Free Games

Heretic is the classic FPS made by RavenSoft in 1994 after ID Software had so much success with Doom. Now you can play Heretic with a new graphics engine sporting high resolutions, new sound effects, animations and RPG elements. Brutal Heretic truly revives the nostalgia of the 90's and breathes some new life into slaying Gargoyles and Golems.



Tips & Specs:

Mint 18.3 64-bit
GZDoom 3.3.1 64-bit
BrutalHereticRPG_V2.pk3

Go to: https://zdoom.org/downloads
Download Ubuntu (64-bit)


Save gzdoom_3.3.1_amd64.deb to your desktop


Double-click gzdoom_3.3.1_amd64.deb
Click "Install Package"


Run GZDoom at least once
Error explains where your .wad files need to reside
Click Exit


Download the original Heretic
Make the zipped download hs "heretic.wad"

Note: Heretic is not abandonware, but is still...

Play as Zan, a half Orc half Demon warrior in an old school shooter DOOM II total conversion. Slay factions of Cultists and Chaotic Demons in a totally unique fantasy world. Wield an arsenal of magical weapons, explore, solve puzzles and fight along-side Orcs, Goblins, Minotaurs and Dwarves.

Note: Hedon now has a Linux native version on itch.io
https://zanthebonebreaker.itch.io/hedon



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

Note: This guide applies to the Moddb demo version of Hedon. 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: 3.3 64-bit

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select...

Renegade X is an indie-made multi-player FPS and vehicular combat game based on Command & Conquer.
Black Dawn is the single player campaign with co-operative A.I. to introduce you to the Renegade X game, weapons, vehicles, characters and enviroments.



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

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: 3.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 3.2
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko
...

Narbacular Drop is a platform/puzzle game where you navigate your princess through portals. This game inspired the well-known game: Portal
Use your portals to access hard-to-reach areas and cleverly imobilize traps.



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

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: 2.0.3

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.3
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko


Installed...

Enter the free-to-play world of Arun and Shara to join the Valkyon forces and battle against the Argon invasions. Select from 7 classes, complete quests in a beautiful world, discover loot, craft new items and level up your skills.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Tera. 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 18.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.20-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

De Blob was a college project http://blob.oogst3d.net created by Joost van Dongen and 8 students where the goal was to make the city of Utrecht in 10 years. Play as an alient blob who can absorb colorful residents and paint this grey city. Collect coins, find secret areas and earn points by painting various popular locations in Utrecht. Just be careful to avoid the ink police!



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing De Blob (Free) in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 18.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.0.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.2
Select it
Click...

Battle in 3-story high Mechs in epic landscapes of Battletech Universe. Select from hundreds of mechs and customize their skill trees. Join factions or fight in teams with your friends in skirmish modes or capture point modes.



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

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

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 18.1 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.11-staging

Wine Installation

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

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

Alien Swarm is one of the first Free-To-Play Source games in Steam. Play as several solider classes in a co-op campaign and obliterate the alien swarms by completing objectives and using brutal weapons. Reactive Drop adds new campaigns, aliens, weapons, game modes and improved single player. Now you can slay aliens with 8 players in online or offline co-op. Oh, and did I mention that its still FREE?



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop.

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...

Goldeneye Source is a remake of Goldeneye 64 on the Nintedo 64 but with new graphics, maps, weapons and multi-player setup. Relive the nastalgia of when you were a kid playing split-screen death match with the golden gun or moonraker laser.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Goldeneye Source. 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 18.1 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Installation

Note: Wine...

Doom 64 is an old remake of the original Doom, but for Nintendo 64. New levels, new weapons, new monstors and new graphics engine. I never had a Nintendo 64, so this is my chance to play the entire game in Linux.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Doom 64 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 18.1 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.0

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko


Installed
...

Dungeons and Dragons Online is now a classic MMORPG based on the table-top gaming D&D. After many singleplayer D&D games, Turbine finaly created the epic Kingdom of Cormyr within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Explore the world as one of the classic D&D classes and spend hundreds of hours completing quests, developing your characters skills and of course... slaying D&D minions.



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

Note: This guide applies to the ddo.com version of Dungeons and Dragons Online. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine...

Streets of Rogue "Alpha" is an indie action stealth shooter with some amazing 8-bit features. Select from several classes with abilities and strengths. Use their special skills to loot, murder, bribe, and much much more. Each level is procedurally made, totally destructible and full of living NCPs. Every action has a consequence, so think before you act.

Linux version:
The developers already have an alpha Linux version available: Streets Of Rogue



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

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: 1.9.18-staging (64-bit)

Wine Installation...

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...

Hawken is all about Mech Combat. Battle with 18 different customizable mechs, 6 game modes, loads of weapon and stunning action. Hopefully the developers will consider a native Linux game, but until then, it runs in PlayOnLinux.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Hawken. 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-steam_crossoverhack

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...

Dead Meets Lead is a free-to-play twin-stick zombie slaying action game in the 18th Century on the island of El Mirando. Fend off hordes of zombie minions with melee and projectile weapons and survive long enough to reach the next area of the island.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Official Website version of Dead Meets Lead. 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: 1.8

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


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

Deity is a free to play Action game by a team of students at DigiPen. Play as a minion of darkness and target Holy soldiers with chain attacks. Don't touch the light, stay in the dark, channel your evil body from torch to torch and don't let the soldiers see you.



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

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 right


Click Next

Downloading Wine...

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...

Champions Online is a free-to-play MMORPG in a marvel-like universe where you can develop your character into a super hero to save the people in Millennium City, Canadian wastes, Qliphotic and Vibora Bay. Choose your own super powers and level up your hero by elminiating forces of evil and destroy super villains, monsters, gangsters, aliens and secret sinister organizations.



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

Note: This guide applies to the direct downloaded version of Champions Online. Arc and Steam 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: 1.7.47staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools...

Spiral Knights is a free-to-play MMO RPG with a strong emphasis on cooperative game-play. Imagine Torchlight mixed with linear dungeon rogue-like maps, encountering many fantasy enemies like ghosts, blobs, zombies, foxes who drop miscellaneous currency and power-ups. Upgrade weapons, armor and abilities to overcome a variety of bosses.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Spiral Knights in Linux

Note: This guide applies to the Java version of Spiral Knights.

Tips & Specs:

Mint 17 64-bit
Java 1.7.0_79

Go to www.spiralknights.com
Click "Play Now!"


Don't bother playing in the browser
Click the "click here" at the bottom to download the game


Save spiral-install.bin to your desktop


Double-click spiral-install.bin
Click "Make executable and run"...

Renegade X is inspired by Command and Conquer but now you are playing as a sole unit in a first person shooter perspective. Choose to play as GDI or Brotherhood of Nod and battle in huge multi-player arena's in vehicular combat.





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

Note: This guide applies to the UDK version of Renegade X. 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: 4.2.5
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 right...