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Remember the movie Tron? When Flynn was digitalized and trapped in a fantasy computer world?
EXSynchronous is like that on STEROIDS!
Reflective black surfaces with bright colors animation all over the place, representing digital movement of data and communication. Solve puzzles and perform jump tricks without and real direction... this game is about exploration!

https://ravee.itch.io/ex


Ravee provides a Linux port made in Unity and it runs beautifully! There are some nice presets for graphics and audio. I was able to play without any serious performance problems! I am super impressed with this game and all the eye-candy! Its amazing! I don't know how they did it! Its absolutely free and quite a unique experience... you can't miss this one!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460

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Blade Of Agony is a FPS WWII Doom 2 total conversion. Fight against the Nazi regime in a Call-of-Duty style of gameplay in this unique retro WWII themed levels. Upgrade your gear as you find gold and complete a wide variety of levels in this action campaign.


https://boa.realm667.com/

I was able to play Blade Of Agony in the Linux GZDoom using the command line to launch the game. Unfortunately the 2nd level was extremely slow to the point where it was unplayable. I did a bit of research and tried to made some adjustments in the game, but just couldn't play. So of course I gave-it-a-go in PlayOnLinux with Wine and it plays beautifully! The developers admit that there are some features not meant to run in GZDoom which may play a part in the performance loss with OpenGL.... so give it a try with Wine!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
Wine 6.0 64-bit
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Stormrite is an in-development Open World RPG in a fantasy medieval world. Chose a class like archer, knight, assassin, mage and more... then weild realistic weapons and hack down your enemies. This public test version will put you in a small mountain arena where you can practice using the weapons, learn the physics and controls of the characters. The physics are pretty realistic like Chivalry, where each slice or arrow will contact their body and react accordingly. Its fun to watch how they recoil and swing realistically where you open yourself to danger if you are too offensive.


https://kerds78.itch.io/stormrite

Proton handles the demo fairly well in PlayOnLinux and I was able to play indefinitely by reloading the level every time my character died. I can't wait to see more locations and the "open world" the developers are advertising... but the weapons and realistic physics are top-notch and pretty fun. The demo is developed...

Much like Darksiders... Castlevania satisfies our 1990's console action needs with modern graphics, skills, and parkour abilities. The end is near and God has a message through your deceased wife. Complete the prophecy and maybe you can bring her back.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/234080/Castlevania_Lords_of_Shadow__Ultimate_Edition/

A few years back I tried Castlevania with PlayOnLinux and keyboard/mouse combination. It included a bunch of steps setting up Wine and Steam, then the game was barely playable as I didn't have a controller. Today, Proton handles launching the game perfectly and my Xbox controller feels right at home with the controls.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460






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Not all Action RPGs are the same... most have typical features like leveling up, skill tree's, quests and NCPs, but Drova offers some clever combat & crafting features. Play as the warrior Alban in this 2D 8-bit inspired RPG and explore they mysteries of Draheim. You will quickly find that survival is key but it is also a double-edged sword. Heal yourself with flowers but also poison yourself with ether. All things have ether and it can be a blessing and a curse. Learn to use ether as the game progresses and stay alive with your skills, dodge and melee/archery weapons.


Free Demo:
https://just2d.itch.io/drova

Drova Demo offers a native Linux installer and it runs beautifully! 2D always runs well on modern video cards, so this game will probably run well on any laptop or netbook running Linux.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460

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Tiny and Big is one of those game you will never forget!
In a surreal sandbox world where underpants give you super powers... traverse towers and bridges made of stone... which of course, can be cut apart, dragged and pushed anywhere with powerful physics. Nevermind the dude with underpants on his head trying to kill you...


https://www.gog.com/game/tiny_and_big_grandpas_leftovers

The developers of Tiny and Big provided a native version on Steam and GOG. It runs beautifully on my GeForce GTX 1060 without any issues. It is a great sandbox puzzle platformer with some great physics moments. Cut almost any object into huge slices or small pieces. Use these objects to climb around and reach the end of the level.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460

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Two Worlds II is epic in almost every aspect of the game. Play as the brother in the first game and fight alongside Orcs against Dark Lord Gandohar! Explore massive areas with all kinds of animals, minions and evil scoured across the landscape. Use your skills in swordplay, archery or stealth to slay them all... then loot and craft all the items you can dream of. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and ocean reflections with day/night cycles.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/7520/Two_Worlds_II_HD/

Proton is fully capable of handling Two Worlds II and the high quality graphics engine. My GeForce GTX 1060 didn't have any serious problems even while recording. This game is beautiful and there is a lot to look at!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Trine is a clever physx based fantasy platformer where you can switch between 3 characters in order to progress through the levels. Play as an female archer, wizard or knight and use their skills to traverse through traps, skeletons, dungeons and much more! Also connect a controller and play co-op with a friend! Amazing graphics, animation and effects... what else could anyone want?


https://www.gog.com/game/trine_enchanted_edition

Trine is an older game from 2009 and required a few older libraries, but I found they were already available in the "Lib" directory in the game folder. So I just renamed them to the library the game was expecting and it worked. Here is also a post on GOG about how to install the proper libraries:
https://www.gog.com/forum/trine_series/fix_missing_libraries_for_trine_1_2_on_ubuntu_1804_64_bit

Other than that, I was able to play with Keyboard & mouse and my wife was able to play with Amazon...

Ever wanted a farm? A farm with slime animals? No, sorry that is all you get in Slime Rancher!
Play as a slime farmer collecting different kinds of slime animals and earning money from their plorts to expand your farm, exploration and tools. Watch out for the contaminated slime!


https://www.gog.com/game/slime_rancher

Slime Rancher has a native version on GOG and runs nearly perfectly! My GeForce GTX 1060 handles is without issues and I'm planning to try a co-op modification in the future. I was also able to successfully play the multi-player mod with three computers in a LAN.
https://satypardus.itch.io/slime-rancher-multiplayer-mod

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460


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Welcome to the strange world of Zenozoik. Meet all kinds of creatures and humanoids, spend a little time punching them in the face... join up with Rimat and save MotherFather... wait... also defeat a Golem, then save the world? I dunno, nothing makes any sense but the fighting is AWESOME!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/215690/Zeno_Clash_2/

Proton handles Zeno Clash 2 without any problems. I can run the game on the highest settings without any issues on my GeForce GTX 1060. This game is beautiful and of course created with Unreal engine. I didn't need any workaround or hacks to run it, just download, change compatibility to Proton 5.13-5 and play.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Slay the minions of hell and then slay their masters in this 3rd person melee action game! Pick a class and a spiritual gift then explore the hellish lands where only tormented souls exist. Collect these souls and upgrade your weapons, armor and abilities in order to take on huge impossible beasts. You will die, but its not the end... continue with friends in the mysterious co-op summoning and rid this world of demonic presence laying waste to everything we know.


Dark Souls Prepare to Die edition is no longer available on Steam because there is now a Remastered edition. But if you still have the original, implement DSFix and enjoy a pre-remastered edition with all kinds of settings and features to make your experience high quality and detailed.

Honestly, Dark Souls is probably the most difficult game I've ever played! I've never finished it... in fact I've never killed the second boss between the towers. Its too hard and unforgiving...

Play as stealth assassin Corvo in the city of Cornwall, attempting to purge the city of corrupt politicians who murdered the Empress. Save the princess with cold dead assassinations or passively take out each enemy without shedding blood. The choice is yours... as you traverse huge castles and forts with multiple paths to your objective. Use clever skills to sneak and stealth unseen or slay guards with hungry rats or worse...


https://store.steampowered.com/app/205100/Dishonored/

Proton handles Dishonored perfectly without any hacks or workarounds. I was able to play with all settings maxed out on my GeForce GTX 1060. I was able to play through the entire campaign and it was beautiful!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Just about anyone has played Half-Life 2 at this point and maybe even played Synergy... but did you know there is a native version for Linux?

Play again as Gordon Freeman and escape the city through canals, sewers, beaches, Ravenholm and City17. You aren't alone, not only is the rebellion there to help, but you can bring a few friends along! Enjoy the physics puzzles, jump tricks, hover jet and buggy with a few friends... you never know what is going to happen.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/17520/Synergy/

Synergy installed without issues and I was able to host on a LAN and my other PCs joined easily. You use the classic listenserver interface where you pick a level start the game. There have been a few unexpected bugs which is honestly... expected with mods. You can not save the game either, but Synergy packs an autosave and autospawn feature so you all can play cooperative together without loosing a lot of progress...

Play as a covert journalist who is investigating suspicious characters and questioning them about the evidence you have uncovered. Each objective can be solved in may different ways... in a way this is a sandbox stealth mystery game. The world around is very detailed and you will discover many interactive elements to help you find evidence.


https://www.gog.com/game/the_occupation_demo

With the help of ProtonGE The Occupation Demo ran flawlessly in PlayOnLinux with my GeForce GTX 1060. Of course I still installed DXVK and Media Foundation. Initially I thought it wasn't running at all, but if you are patient, the first black-screen will start loading. I think there may be a bug with Media Foundation, so I wasn't able to see the intro videos... thankfully it did load and played just fine.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
ProtonGE5.9
DXVK 1.7.2

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April Fall of Faith is a pixel-art action RPG with rogue-like elements. Something terrible has happened to the world and you are here to stop it... or are you? Fight against bats, slime, demonic-eyeball and many other creepy creatures. Your best friend is a demon, but what does that make you? Loot, craft and enter the demon-dimension in this maze-like world.


https://aprilgame.itch.io/april-the-game

April Fall of Faith played perfectly in PlayOnLinux with Wine. This is a demo version of the full game, but there is a lot to do. Wine handles pixels games really well and I never had any serious issues. The game mechanics are fun and almost everything is interactive. I like how you have to gather the XP from monsters you kill in order to level up.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
Wine 6.0 64-bit
DXVK 1.7.2

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The Haunted began as an Unreal Tournament 3 total conversion which one the "Make Something Unreal" competition. The developers used their earnings to develop a full professional release: Hell's Reach
Improving on the original mod you can play co-op with 3 friends online and slay all kinds of new demons in the original maps or a few new maps. New features and weapon upgrades available as well. And to top-it-off... a final boss ending!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/43190/The_Haunted_Hells_Reach/

I originally posted a guide for The Haunted as an Unreal Tournament 3 guide, but later posted Hell's Reach in PlayOnLinux. The game ran fine and Wine handled Unreal engine without any issues. The only problem was installing Windows Steam and configuring everything in PlayOnLinux. Today Proton makes it simple and easy. Download, set compatibility with Proton and play. Nuff Said!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460...

Traverse and assassinate in an epic world created by Cyanide Studios. Play as the mysterious goblin who will unfold his origins in a world of greedy men and elves. Use clever stealth abilities and assassinate with powerful skills. Each massive level consists of multiple routes to your objective making re-play exciting. Level up your skills and meet interesting characters who help you on the way.


https://www.gog.com/game/styx_master_of_shadows

I initially created a guide on Styx years ago and Wine could barely handle the game. Any time I looked up into the distance there was a huge CPU spike and the game slowed to a crawl. Today, Proton handles the game perfectly and I've never experienced a single frame rate drop!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Symphonia is a clever colorful platformer with interesting and difficult jump tricks. Play your violin in order to activate areas and interact, but your bow can fling you across hard-to-reach areas. Use your bow to traverse the epic mechanical orchestra and begin the symphony.


https://isart-digital.itch.io/symphonia

Symphonia is a 2D platformer with beautiful animation and interactive levels. Watch the backgrounds animated as you move from one area to another. I never had any issues running it with Wine and my GeForce GTX 1060 handled the 2D graphics perfectly. This is a short game, but pretty dang fun and free. It requires a controller and my Amazon Xbox basics controller worked perfectly as long as I didn't click anything with the mouse.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
Wine 5.0.2
DXVK 1.7.2

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Play as an insurgent fighter and join the Red Faction rebellion against the EDF. Red Faction Guerrilla is a completely physics destructive environments. Use your hammer to break down any wall or structure. Use your mines to blow up any building or vehicle in this open world action game! The remastered version on GOG now supports modern resolutions and enhanced graphics.


https://www.gog.com/game/red_faction_guerrilla_remarstered

I was able to install and run the game with Wine 5.0.2 but upon launching there was no audio in-game. The BIK movies played audio, but not in-game. I still had to install DirectX June 2010 Redistribute for all of the xact, xaudio overrides. It would fail again and again until I manually added all the xaudio2_0 all the way up to xaudio 2_9 and set to (native). Then it installed and now audio works!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
PlayOnLinux 4.3.4
Wine 5.0.2 64-bit
DXVK 1.7.2...

Cloud Climber is a short first person puzzle narrative with hand drawn assets made in Unreal Engine. You play as the last worker making towers to reach the clouds as all water on the planet has faded away.



https://two-star-games.itch.io/cloud-climber

This is a very short project game where you can enjoy the ambiance in the infinite skies as far as the eye can see. I used Proton 5.0-9, DXVK and Media Foundation to run Cloud Climber and it ran perfectly. No graphical issues and no sound issues. My video card handled it well, just wish the game was longer and I was drawn into the story and beautiful towers.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10
DXVK 1.7.2
mf-install
mf-cab

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