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System Shock 2 is the sci-fi RPG masterpiece before Bioshock. Intricate story, Psi powers, character development, ability perks, tons of loot and dark atomosphere. Sounds like Bioshock doesn't it?



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of System Shock 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.4
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...

Two Worlds II takes place 5 years later with an interesting ally. No longer can you fight Gandohar alone, Orcs have joined the battle to save Kyra from the tyrant.





Once again the action takes place in an open-world among many varied environments. Explore dungeons, cities, deserts, swamps and much more.

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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Two Worlds II. 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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.22

Wine...

Confrontation is a tactical squad based action RPG. You begin with a squad of 4 characters that can be controlled in an RTS mouse method.
Manage your characters, explore fantasy lands and perilous dungeons.





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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Confrontation. 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: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

Take on the role of an investigate journalist. After having received a tip from a whistleblower at a psychiatric institution, you take your camcorder and head to Asylum. You quickly discover that this is no ordinary mental asylum, and must struggle to stay alive while keeping your sanity. Record everything with your camcorder, gather evidence to bring down the corporation that run the asylum. Outlast is a survival horror game where you must run and hide in order to survive.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com, as well as the DLC, also available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.3
Wine 1.7.22

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser...

I will begin this guide by saying that I absolutely love this game. This game is an rpg where you are practically given no quest line to follow, no clear goal forward except "Find Xardas". You are left to explore the world, learn about the opposing factions. Do quests for whoever you wish, even all factions. Build up a reputation among the factions and learn what you can about the world and what bigger plots might be going on.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.2
Wine 1.7.22

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF



Or you can use...

Run Classic is a 3rd person hack-n-slash Viking action game. Slay minions through dark endless dungeons, keeps and volcanic caves! Pickup a huge variety of swords, maces, axes and more.





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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of Rune Classic. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
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...

Magrunner is a puzzle game about magnetism and physics. Lead Dax through puzzle rooms in a tron-like world. Move platforms across lasers, use cubes to launch yourself to unreachable heights and experiment with multiple magnetic fields.





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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of Magrunner. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
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...

During the time this game came out, the developer Piranha Bytes had almost reached rock star status among their fans. Gothic 2 follows faithfully in the style and mood of the original game. Greatly expanding the game world and still sticking to the oldschool rpg formula. The game is difficult and there are no quest markers or the like. Even in the very beginning of the game will you encounter enemies that are far too difficult to fight, so you have to learn to be careful in the wilderness until you have become much higher level. Thorough exploration of the game world is also a big part of the game.

The Night of the Raven expansion was never released in any other language than German. Piranha Bytes is German, and all Gothic games were originally only made in German. The Gothic 2 expansion was not released in any other language and was only later made available for non-german gamers in the Gothic 2 Gold release.


This guide will explain how to install the...

World of Tanks is a free-to-play MMO with all the tank battling you could possibly want. Sign up, download and then battle online in WWII locations with all kinds of WWII tanks. Engage in epic battles in Europe in high detailed terrain and architecture. Upgrade your tank at the store or purchase new tanks.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing World of Tanks 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: 4.2.5
Wine: 1.7.37

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.37
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

This game is the first in the Gothic series, developed by german studio Piranha Bytes. It quickly gained a cult following because of the great atmosphere, unique story line and intriguing game world. The game is also unforgiving to new players. The controls and interface may seem difficult at first, but is really very easy once familiar.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.2
Wine 1.7.19

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF



Or you can use the lgogdownloader, which is my personal preferred choice. It is a very useful program for...

Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Fallen is a hidden treasure among older video games. Developed with the Unreal engine you have a choice of playing 3 different characters in the same story, but the levels, missions and action is different for each character.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Trek Deep Space 9: The Fallen in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Star Trek Deep Space 9: The Fallen. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


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

Quake 2 is a highly nostalgic sequel to Quake by ID Software. They did release native Linux binaries, but I found it runs perfectly in PlayOnLinux and looks absolutely beautiful with the Berserker engine texture mods.





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

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Quake II. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
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...

These classics let you control and expand an empire through galaxy. You start with just a single planet, and slowly build up your fleet. Colonize planets, research more powerful technology, gain the upper hand against other aliens through either diplomacy or combat.



This guide will explain how to play these games on Linux with the help of DosBox, using the digital edition of the games available on GOG.com.

Both games area available on GOG as "Master of Orion 1+2"

Setting up games in DosBox is pretty similar for most games, there are just a few things to note about these games.

First Steps in: DosBox Generic Guide

There is one thing to note when extracting the contents of the Master of Orion installer. Most GOG games have the game data within the extracted app folder. However, since this installer is for 2 games , the app folder contains separate game folders...

Tomb Raider goes way back to 1996 on the Sega Saturn, Playstation and PC. Several generations later and a few movies, now Lara Croft is stranded on an Island somewhere near the Bermuda Triangle.





Tomb Raider plays like a movie with stunning visual effects chilling action. Lara still does trick jumps, but now she can upgrade her weapons & tools, while trying to survive on this horrid island.

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

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

Sacred Gold is how Dungeon's and Dragon's RPG's should be made. Open world, unlimited loot, Orks, Goblins, Dragons and of course... cooperative multi player gaming.





The world of Ancaria never seems to end. Your character will discover varied environments from forests, deserts, swamps to mountain ranges and snowy peaks. Quests from the local towns will lead you out into the wilderness and if you survive, they reward you with skills and gold.

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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of Sacred Gold. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2...

There have been a number of games based on the world from Warhammer 40,000, with varying degrees of success. Dawn of War is definitely among the successful titles. It is a fast-paced real-time strategy game that has captured the essense of the WH40k catch phrase. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.



Booman already did a guide for the retail version of the Dark Crusade expansion here

This guide is for the digital edition available on Steam, and will let you play the original Dawn of War as well as all three expansions: Winter Assault, Dark Crusade and Soulstorm.

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.2
Wine 1.5.18 & 1.7.18

Important...

You know if the game says "Clive Barker" then its going to be horrifying, gory and Hellraiser-inspired. Jericho is first person shooter with AI squad at your side. You will fight minions from hell in all shapes and sizes, but your arsenal and the gritty visuals add to the intense gaming experience.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Clive Barker's Jericho in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Clive Barker's Jericho. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2...

If you have played a video game in your life, then you probably heard of the Lego game franchise. Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Lord of the Rings and many more...

Lego Indian Jones 2 follows the Movie Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But of course has its silly moments, puzzles, jump tricks and cooperative game-play.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Lego Indiana Jones 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

MX vs ATV Unleashed is more than just a racing game. It includes Waypoint races, Hill Climbs, Freestyle Arena's and of course, Supercross tracks. You can even choose to Free Ride and cruise around a map being creative with your own jumps or transfers.
The maps are beautiful and the physics are down-right FUN!



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing MX vs ATV Unleashed in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of MX vs ATV Unleashed. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


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

If you are interested in overseeing the construction of a vast underground realm, populated with evil minions and a good dose of humor, then Dungeon Keeper 2 will definitely interest you. The concepts introduced in the first game have been refined and the graphics have been improved.



This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.2
Wine 1.7.17

Downloading from GOG

GOG games can be downloaded on Linux by using a web browser, just make sure the "GOG.com Downloader mode" is OFF



Or you can use the lgogdownloader, which is my personal preferred choice. It is a very useful program for downloading GOG games. There is no graphical interface for...