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Join Issac once again in a thrilling horror action game where you eliminate the Necromorph outbreak in his home planet. Customize your weapons, suit and experience as you cut the limbs off hordes of mutated resurrected dead.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dead Space 3 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Origin version of Dead Space 3. 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
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right
...

Tropico 2 Pirate Cove is a real-time sim where you play as the Pirate King and your goal is to micro-manage your captives while stealing their booty for yourself. Send them on raids, build ships, construct houses, farms and pubs. Pirates love anarchy, but you have to retain order with a dosage fear so your tyrannical reign can succeed.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Tropico Pirates. 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

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look...

Combat Flight Simulator 3 is the latest installment of the flying combat series. Play a full campaign as USA, RAF or Luftwaffe or select your own quick battle with full customization. Dogfight over huge maps from North England all the way to East Berlin.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Combat Flight Simulator 3 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Combat Flight Simulator 3. 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

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to...

Alien Swarm is one of the first Free-To-Play Source games in Steam. Play as several solider classes in a co-op campaign and obliterate the alien swarms by completing objectives and using brutal weapons. Reactive Drop adds new campaigns, aliens, weapons, game modes and improved single player. Now you can slay aliens with 8 players in online or offline co-op. Oh, and did I mention that its still FREE?



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop.

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...

Goldeneye Source is a remake of Goldeneye 64 on the Nintedo 64 but with new graphics, maps, weapons and multi-player setup. Relive the nastalgia of when you were a kid playing split-screen death match with the golden gun or moonraker laser.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Goldeneye Source. 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: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Installation

Note: Wine...

Explore a Mythological world from Greece to the China Wall. Titan Quest has everything... exploration, leveling up, melee & projectile attacks, magic & special abilities. Not to mention the monsters and enemies are unique and very fun to kill.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Titan Quest Anniversary Edition in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Titan Quest Anniversary Edition. 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
Select it
Click the arrow...

Doom 64 is an old remake of the original Doom, but for Nintendo 64. New levels, new weapons, new monstors and new graphics engine. I never had a Nintendo 64, so this is my chance to play the entire game in Linux.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Doom 64 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

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

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko


Installed
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LUDWIG is a puzzle/exploration game where you control a environment friendly robot who has come to save Earth. Solve clever puzzles, interact with the environment, learn about science, experiment in your lab/workshop and study the knowledge base.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of LUDWIG. 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: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.0-staging

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2...

Soulbringer is a classic action RPG with a great story, customizable magic system and interactive elements. Follow the path of Harbinger and confront the Revenants to put an end to their evil rule.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Soulbringer. 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: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine...

Mini Ninjas is a clever toon-shaded action, stelth, platformer with an Asian theme. Play as Hiro and use Kung Fu, magic scrolls, potions and even possessing animals to stop the enemy.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Mini Ninjas. 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: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.0

Wine Installation

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

Ethan Carter has send disturbing news about Red Creek Valley and now he's missing... investigate what really happened through visions, portals and communicating with the dead. Play as Paul Prospero in this horrifying mystery adventure and seek the truth in the most realistic visuals you have ever seen in a game.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Vanishing Of Ethan Carter in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Vanishing Of Ethan Carter. 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: 2.4-staging 64-bit

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

Bloodrayne is the original GothPunk vampire bloodsucking action game that takes place in 1993. Play as Rayne taking out vampire minions, zombies and bosses as you search for her father.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Bloodrayne. 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: 2.0

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 2.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine
...

Prince of Persia is the latest installment of the franchise and with a new make-over. All of the trick-jumps, climbing and platforming is there, but now you get to play cooperative with Princess Elika. Purge the corruption by slaying bosses of each realm and explore multiple routes to the next objective, all in comic-book style graphics.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Prince of Persia. 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"
...

Play as Harry Potter in The Sorcerer's Stone in an adventure, platformer and Quidditch flying game. Meet many of the famous Wizards and characters from the movies. Hop your way through linear levels and use your magic to find secrets and conqueror your enemies.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone. 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: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select...

Dungeons and Dragons Online is now a classic MMORPG based on the table-top gaming D&D. After many singleplayer D&D games, Turbine finaly created the epic Kingdom of Cormyr within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Explore the world as one of the classic D&D classes and spend hundreds of hours completing quests, developing your characters skills and of course... slaying D&D minions.



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

Note: This guide applies to the ddo.com version of Dungeons and Dragons Online. 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: 2.0-staging

Wine...

Lara Croft is searching for her Mom and the secrets that surround her dissapearance. Explore underwater caves, ancient tombs and the mysterious power of Thor... but, you are not alone! This episode of Tomb Raider is filled with clever puzzles, creative jumps, hardcore splunking and lots of action.



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

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

The Hobbit is an action platformer where you play as Bilbo Baggins living out Tolkens Hobbit books. Fight wolves, sneak around Trolls, collect gems & coins, complete tasks to help Thorin Oakenshield and the dwarves reach Lonely Mountain.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail CD ROM version of The Hobbit. 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: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right
...

Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a first person shooter that will immerse you in destructible firefights with realistic weapon physics, land vehicles, air vehicles in singleplayer and multi-player environments. In other words... Bad Company 2 is amazing!



Multi-player has not yet been tested for this guide.

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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Battlefield Bad Company 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...

Free the land from Mages who dominate the world with the power of Starfall. Utilize the power of Sun Orb and Starstone to slay their minions in the darkest of dungeons.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Mageslayer. 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: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting...

As the third installment of the Fable series, you can play as the Prince or Princess to save the Kingdom from your evil brother. Play mini-games to earn coins, explore forests, caves, dungeons and even bandit camps. Quests range from typical go-get-me-this-item and save us from the zombie boss, to silly re-enacting ghost plays. There is always something to do in Fable III.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail DVD version of Fable III. 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: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...