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Avencast is an Action RPG following a similar story to the Harry Potter books. You begin as cadet in a school of magic and complete training quests to level up. Avencast has some great features like skill tree, character stats, melee & projectile weapons, roll & dodge, spells and keyboard combinations to cast them.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Avencast. 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: 2.0.2

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Divinity II Directors Cut is about training to become a Dragon Slayer in the world of Rivellon. Battle against Damian's armies of minions and necromancers in this open-world RPG with all the bells and whistles. Level up your skills, customize your class, plunder loot, explore, slay all kinds of minions and battle against bosses.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Divinity II Directors Cut. 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

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Shadows of the Empire was a catalyst for Lucasarts future games like Battlefront I & II, Dark Forces Outcast, Force Unleashed and many more. Play as Dash Rendar in a backstory between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Primarily a 3rd person shooter... but also includes some vehicular combat like a jetpack, swoop bike and snowspeeder.



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

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

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: 2.15-staging

Wine Installation

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In Scourge Outbreak, you can play as one of four mercenaries to stop the Nogari Corporation and their alien clones. This is a linear 3rd person action co-op shooter with some tactical strategies. Command your team, find cover and slay the enemies.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Scourge: Outbreak. 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: 2.15-staging

Wine Installation

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Soldier of Fortune is a classic Ravensoft FPS made with the Quake II engine in 2000. Play as US mercenary John Mullins and eliminate terrorists who have stolen nuclear weapons. Watch their tear apart as you mow them down with an arsenal of weapons.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Free Community Edition of Soldier of Fortune. Other versions may require additional steps.

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

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.2
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Styx Master of Shadows is a steal sandbox game where you sneak from A to B as you complete objectives. Utilize your dagger and amber clone to assassinate or distract guards. Careful to not bring any attention to yourself because guards will call out for help and it will be the end for you. Patience and timing is the real challenge as you have little defenses against multiple enemies.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Styx Master of Shadows in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Styx Master of Shadows. 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...

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

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Hunted: The Demon's Forge is a 3rd person action game made with the Unreal Engine. You will play as E'lara and Caddoc in a linear adventure slaying minions as hero's/assassin's for hire. Wield both projectile, melee and magic weapons and upgrade your ablilities.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Hunted: The Demon's Forge in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Hunted: The Demon's Forge. 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: 2.0.2

Wine Installation

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Assassin's Creed III is the 5th installment of the franchise and take place in colonial America during the the Revolution. Explore Boston, New York and the Frontier as you assassinate Templars who are trying to control the colonies.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Assassin's Creed III in Linux with PlayOnLinux with DXVK

Note: This guide applies to the Steam & Uplay version of Assassin's Creed III. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 19 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.3.4
Wine: 4.0
DXVK: 1.0.1 (1.2 tested successfully)

Wine Installation

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Alien Breed 2 Assault is the next installation in the franchise. Play as Conrad the Cheif Engineer and slay swarms of aliens that have infested the ship. Can you restore power to your ship or will you hide in the fetal position until the aliens sniff you out?



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Alien Breed 2 Assault. 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: 2.0.2

Wine Installation

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Raise your hand if you want to fight Orks! Warhammer 40K Space Marine is where you can slaughter thousands of Orks forever... Slay non stop Orks with all kinds of bloody melee weapons and guns while you save the world. What could be better than that?



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Warhammer 40K Space Marine in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Warhammer 40K Space Marine. Other versions may require additional steps.

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: 2.12-staging

Wine Installation

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.12-staging
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Alien Breed is an action twin-stick shooter made with Unreal Engine. Your ship is on the verge of a catastrophic implosion and you only have one chance to prevent it... Your mission isn't going to be easy because aliens have infested the ship and everyone is dead.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Alien Breed Impact. 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: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.0.2

Wine Installation

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.2
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Devilian is a free-to-play MMORPG where you can play as half-devil hero's protecting Nala from corruption and evil. Select from 5 classes and play with your friends as your slay all kinds of minions and bosses in epic landscapes.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Glyph Client version of Devilian. 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: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.0.2

Wine Installation

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.0.2
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Gauntlet is one of the most unique arcade classics from the 80s. It was the first co-op multiplayer dungeon game with classes and has several sequels. But in 2014 Gauntlet finally got a sequel to rule-them-all...



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Gauntlet. 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: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.12-staging

Wine Installation

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Simon Bunker joined the British army in World War I and finds himself in a battle against supernatural evil. Use his melee combos and authentic WWI era weapons to slay soldiers, zombies, demons and huge bosses.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Necrovision. 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: 4.2.12
Wine: 2.12-staging

Wine Installation

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Harry Potter Goblet Of Fire is a 3rd person action puzzler based on the 4th novel. Play as Harry, Ron and Hermione in a co-operative adventure using combined spells to solve physics puzzles and cast away monsters.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Harry Potter Goblet Of Fire in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Harry Potter Goblet Of Fire. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine Installation

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.0-staging
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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.

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Sudeki is a world in torment by the destructive forces of the Alkorian. There once was a beautiful country outside Illumina Castle, but now it is in ruins. Play as 4 heroes to aid the Queen in an Action RPG to eliminate the Alkorian and purify Sudeki once again.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Sudeki. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine Installation

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Look for the Wine Version: 2.0-staging
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In 1955 Russian scientist Nikolai Demichev discovers a new element called E-99 and develops new weapons & capabilities on a remote island. But, the experiments go wrong and everything is abandoned due to a catastrphic bomb explosion. In 2010 U.S. Recon marines go to the same island to investigate a surge that destroyed a satellite.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Singularity. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine Installation

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Discovery a huge world of fantasy and epic stories... rescue a war-torn world of humans, dwarfs, elves and fairies. Create your own character and level up your own skills while crafting, smithing, looting, tinkering with alchemy and magic.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Origin version of Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0-staging
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