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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...

Bastion is a wonderfully narrated action role-playing game. The narrator describes everything your character is doing in order to fill the story with life and yet can be ironic or funny as well. Shoot arrows, smash everything with a massive hammer, slice-n-dice with swords, use granades, pets and many other weapons in your upgrade-able arsenal.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOL version of Bastion. 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: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the...

Discover Neo Paris in 2048 when memories are digitized as a consumer product. Play as Nillin and hack people's memories, free-run and fight authorities with custom combos and discover her memories.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Remember Me. 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: 4.2.8
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

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

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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...

E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy is a first person action game with rpg elements. The character development of the game is very complex and might take a while to figure out. There are also several other gameplay mechanics in addition to combat, such as hacking and PSI abilities. It is the ability to play the whole game cooperatively with friends that really make it shine in my opinion.



The guide will explain how to setup Steam in PlayOnLinux so that you can install and play the game in steam.

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.8
Wine 1.7.50

Setup PlayOnLinux

Launch PlayOnLinux and select 'Tools' and 'Manage Wine versions'

In the new window that appears, scroll through the 'Available Wine versions' box to find '1.7.50' and...

Dishonored is a stealth FPS where you play as the Emperess's bodyguard who was framed for her murder. Escaping from prison you have become an assassin in search for justice!

• Perform clever melee assassinations
• Kill at a distance with guns, crossbows, and other gadets
• Teleport from shadow to shadow
• Possess creatures and travel un-noticed

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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dishonored. 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...

This is a fast paced game where two opposing teams control racing cars to hit a ball into each others goals. The cars can make jumps and even dodge in order to hit the ball. And with the use of the rocket engines, the cars can even fly for a very brief amount of time. All this together makes for very interesting gameplay.



NOTE: This game now has a Linux version on Steam. The Linux version runs perfectly to my experience, so you will probably not need this guide.

The guide will explain how to setup Steam in PlayOnLinux so that you can install and play the game in steam.

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.8
Wine 1.7.49

Setup PlayOnLinux

Launch PlayOnLinux and select 'Tools' and 'Manage Wine versions'

In the...

Dungeon Siege III is an Action RPG where you play as the last Legionnaire who will save the people of Ehb. Focusing on story, loot and decision-making dialog, you will hack-n-slash through linear levels with amazing skills and magical abilities.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dungeon Siege III. 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: 4.2.8
Wine: 1.7.49-staging

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions...

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"...

Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a team-based FPS much like the Battlefield series. Conquer maps by taking bases in many new locations like Mygeeto, Utapau, Naboo, Hoth, Mustafar, Yavin, the Jedi Temple and the Death Star. Play as 5 different classes and even earn a chance to play as a Jedi hero or a Sith Lord.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail (CD ROM) version of Battlefront 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: 1.7.46

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.46...

Numen Contest of Heroes is an indie fantasy action RPG based in Greek Mythology. Begin your adventure as a girl or boy and work your way up to hero status by killing huge minions, solving quests, leveling up and looting.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Numen: Contest of Heroes in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the DRM Free Desura version of Numen: Contest of Heroes. This installation does not require the Desura client.

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: 1.6.2

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...

The original Ghost Recon is the first tactical first person shooter where you can move your team in real-time as you track terrorist movement and rescue the hostages. With the expansion packs installed you have dozens of maps, equipment, classes and weapons. Play in team with AI support in singleplayer or cooperative with friends.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Ghost Recon. 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: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

Halo Combat Evolved is the first installment of the Halo series developed by Gearbox and Bungie. Defend earth as Master Chief against an alien race called Covenant. Utilize an arsenal of weapons including alien guns and vehicles. Experience intense battles in many different environments from Earth to Covenant spaceships.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Halo Combat Evolved. 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: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine...

Beyond Divinity is an epic sequel to the Divinity franchise with some interesting twists. Control two characters who are souls are bound by a sadistic spell. Fight as an evil Deathknight and a human. Level up, loot, solve puzzles, train new skills, explore, discover alchemy and much more...



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Beyond Divinity. 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: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


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

Enter an epic story in the Jade Empire as a marshal-arts student becomes a master. Choose your own side through tons of dialog and level up your characters abilities as you combat with Marshal Styles, Magic Styles, Weapon Styles, Transformation Styles and more.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Jade Empire. 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: 1.7.42staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.42staging
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and...

Tomb Raider Chronicles is the 5th installment of the series. Play once again as Lara Croft solving puzzles, fending off animals and the "bad guys" and of course, jumping and climbing stunts. Take Lara through five adventures starting in Egypt, Croft Manor, then to Ireland and Werner von Croy's high tech complex.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Tomb Raider Chronicles. 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: 4.2.8
Wine...

Dark Void is an under-rated action game where you can perform jet pack erobatics and cliff stunts while fending off alien robot minions. Follow and epic story, explore a world among the clouds, upgrade your weapons and dog-fight among massive cliffsides in "The Void".



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dark Void. 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: 4.2.8
Wine: 1.7.8-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Installation

Note...

Just Cause is a free-roam open-world action game where you get to choose any mission in any order. Drive any vehicle, fly any plane or helicopter, escape the corrupt police, help the rebellion against the oppressive government, use a large arsenal of weapons or hi-jack vehicles with your grappling hook. Explore a huge range of environments from mountains and jungles to beaches and islands.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Just Cause. 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...