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Serving as a mercenary of Valdis army with a race of Dark Wizards you will escape to the Dryads and become a slave. Earn your freedom but discover you are afflicted with a plague that drives you mad. Complete quests and explore to find pieces of the shield in order to reforge it as a weapon again Valdis.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dungeon Siege 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...

Brothers: Two Sons is a short story of rescue and survival. Discover beautiful lands and creatures as you control two brothers on an epic journey to a magical tree. Each puzzle needs to be completed with the help of both brothers, otherwise they will fail and their father will die.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons. 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: 1.8.3...

Inquisitor is a classic isometric action RPG with a deep story and a variety of skills, magic, loot, alchemy and more. In this open-ended world, you can play as three classes: Paladin, Priest and Theif.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Inquisitor. 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: 1.9.11-staging

Wine Installation

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

Darksiders 2 continues the story after War was imprisoned. Now you play as his brother to free the human race and undo the damage done by the Apocalypse. Fight minions with new weapons, loot, skills and open environments.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Darksiders 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-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Select "Wine versions (amd64)" Tab
Look for the Wine Version: 1.8-d3d_doublebuffer
Select it
Click the arrow...

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...

Star Wars The Force Unleashed is about Darth Vaders apprentice who goes rogue and escapes Vaders grasp. Harness the power of the dark side with lightsaber combos, force grip, force repulse, lightning, and more...



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Star Wars The Force Unleashed 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: 1.9.13-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.9.13-staging
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Myst V: End Of Ages is the final episode of the Myst series. Follow the story of Yeisha as she is now grown up. What will happen to the ages in the final game in the series?



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Myst V: End Of Ages in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Myst V: End Of Ages. 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 Wine...

Jet Set Radio is one of the first skating sports games available back in 2000. Pull tricks, tag walls/vehicles, avoid the police and learn new moves.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Jet Set Radio. 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: 1.8.3

Wine Installation

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

Click Tools
Select "Manage...

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"...

Albedo Eyes From Outer Space is a First Person Shooter Mystery Puzzle Adventure. Manipulate objects, complete mini-games, solve puzzles and attack alien enemies. Of of this with a 60's sci-fi B-movie theme.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Albedo Eyes From Outer Space in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Albedo Eyes From Outer Space. 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
...

Battlefield 2142 is basically Battlefield 2 in the future. Arrive on a battlefield with mechs, hovertanks, lasers and typical classes. The GameSpy servers may be closed down, but that doesn't stop the gaming community. Patch up, add map packs and login to http://dethklokclan.enjin.com/ to play online again.



Battlefield 2142 no longer works online with Dethklok servers. Battlefield Revive is the newly available option to play online. Testing is in-the-works, but you can still play singleplayer with bots offline

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Battlefield 2142 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Battlefield 2142.

Tips & Specs:

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

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"
...

Star Wars Republic Commando is a single-player squad based action game where you play as one of the Republic clones. Lead your 4 soldier squad through alien territories covering each others backs and maneuvering in attack formations to achieve the best strategy of survival.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Wars Republic Commando in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Star Wars Republic Commando. 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...

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...

The First Templar is a cooperative action RPG where you will investigate a grand conspiracy within the Order of the Templar Knights while searching for the Holy Grail. Level up skills, select multiple characters in real-time combat, discover sets of armor and weapons and ultimately plow through Templars and Saracens. Explore Castles, Forest, Arabian cities, Monastery's and more...



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of The First Templar. 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...

Take on the role of a Ghost Warrior, an elite sniper in a highly trained special ops unit, whose unique skills in the art of stalking, target detection, surveillance and shooting accuracy will determine mission success.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Sniper: Ghost Warrior in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Sniper: Ghost Warrior. 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

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...

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...

Installing and Updating to the newest Nvidia driver has always been a frustration for me. When I looked up step-by-step tutorials they included a lot of Terminal steps where one missed step can cause your system to be completely unusable.

Mint 17.3 has a simple way to update drivers with only a few clicks

Launch Mint Update Manager
Click Edit
Click Software sources



Click PPA's button on the left side
Click "Add a new PPA..."



Paste this Graphics Drivers PPA:
Click OK



Read up on this PPA notes
Click OK



Click "Update the cache" on the top right



Updating will include the new Graphics Drivers repository in your updates



Close Update Manager

Launch Driver Manager



Driver Manager will...

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...