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Mother Badger has to protect her cubs from a dangerous forest. Nurture each cub and lead them through dense terrain with a unique graphical style.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Shelter. 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


Extracting

Downloading Gecko...

Consortium is an excellent mix of Role Playing and First Person Shooter in a Sci-fi Mystery experience. You will play as "Six" the new Bishop of starship Consortium investigating a mysterious murder. This is a dialog heavy, interactive murder mystery on a single spaceship.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Consortium. 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...

Nation Red is an arena zombie shooter. Power-ups, level-up, select skills and mow down those minions... That's about it. There is an online and local co-op feature too.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Nation Red. 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: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

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

Click Tools...

Re-live the 80's by saving the princess in a cavernous world of minions and bosses. In Spelunky, you can climb, jump, run, whip and explode your way through dangerous caves. Find the merchant and replenish your bombs or rope... Be careful, that is a long drop... you might want to bring along a friend.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Spelunky. 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...

Freedom Force is a squad-based tactical action game. Take control of Minute Man and his team of heroes using thei unique abilities to elminiate the threatening 3rd Reich. Explore earthly levels and other dimensions to foil the plans of the Blitzkrieg and his henchmen.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Freedom Force vs 3rd Reich in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Freedom Force vs 3rd Reich. 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...

You are the President of your own island, manage it any way you like... become a dictator, design the layout of your cities, fend off protests, build an army or build a tourist trap. Everything is up to you. Will you build a successful civilization or will it crumble?



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Tropico 3. 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...

DiRT needs not introduction!
Racing outdoors is the game....



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dirt 3 Complete. 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: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

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

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it...

Advent Rising is a 3rd person action shooter in a Halo-inspired world. Actually, everything seems to be Halo-inspired from the enemies, story, weapons and vehicles. Save the human race from Seekers in a linear action packed world as you eliminate waves of alien enemies with an arsenal of weapons, driving vehicles and flying ships.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Advent Rising. 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...

Take No Prisoners is a classic top-down dual-stick action shooter by Raven Software. Battle hostile factions in San Antoinio Texas in a post-apocalyptic near future. Solve puzzles, use stealth or agressive weapons to slay Robots, Aliens, Mercenaries and Faction Soldiers.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Take No Prisoners in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Take No Prisoners. 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...

Gun down varmits as the Marshal with your six-shooter, winston and shotgun. Hunt down the criminals who killed your wife and kidnapped your daughter.

Outlaws was a classic western shooter from the day it was released! Using the Jedi game engine, LucasArts purposely used 2D sprites in a 3D world to create a classic Doom-ish feel in a western setting. Even the cutscenes were animated in the style of their adventure games.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Outlaws. 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

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Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb takes you on an action adventure with Indie through Aztec Dungeons, Jungles and epic ruins. Sneak past mercenaries or take them out with your whip, pistol, shotguns or even hand to hand. Each ruin presents challenging jump tricks and stealth kills to reach the exit.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb . 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"
...

Starsky & Hutch is an arcade driving shooting game where you play as undercover cops. Drive around the city shooting power-ups and criminals as they try to escape the law. The best technique is smashing them into buildings and other cars.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Starsky & Hutch. 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...

LEGO Star Wars II encompasses the first three original movies in a silly LEGO story with lots of puzzles, secrets, jump tricks, action and interactive elements. Play with a friend and defeat Darth Vader and his storm troopers with Luke, Leah, R2-D2, C3-PO, Hans Solo, Chewbacca and many more...



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

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of LEGO Star Wars II. 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...

Velvet Assassin is a stealth assassination game where you play as British secret agent Violette Szabo during World War II. She can sneak, back-stab assassinate, set traps, and use "morphine mode" to attack in plain sight.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Velvet Assassin. 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: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2 and...

Battlefield 1942 is the original WWII vehicular combat first person shooter featureing maps from Europe and Japan. Select from several classes on foot or hop in a tank, plane, boat or jeep and flank the enemy. There are also literally hundreds of mods and total conversions.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Battlefield 1942 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Battlefield 1942. 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...

Battlefield Vietnam takes the franchise to the next level with vehicular warfare. Control the sky and the land in larger maps, 60's modern tanks, planes, helicoptors, and new character classes. Battle on either side in the Vienamese war among treacherous locations like Ho Chi Min trail, Hue, Quang Tri and many more.



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

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Battlefield Vietnam. 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...

Warlock Master of the Arcane is a Role-Playing Strategy game similar to Heroes of Might and Magic. Your minions will level-up, heroes will visit to be hired, and you can build your cities in any fashion you desire. Combat many different types of enemies like Spiders, Roaches, Skeletons, Bears and much much more.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Warlock: Master of the Arcane in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Warlock: Master of the Arcane. 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...

Streets of Rogue "Alpha" is an indie action stealth shooter with some amazing 8-bit features. Select from several classes with abilities and strengths. Use their special skills to loot, murder, bribe, and much much more. Each level is procedurally made, totally destructible and full of living NCPs. Every action has a consequence, so think before you act.

Linux version:
The developers already have an alpha Linux version available: Streets Of Rogue



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

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: 1.9.18-staging (64-bit)

Wine Installation...

Are you afraid of drowning? Play as Kate and help her to survive in a submerging city when Extremists try to rule with terror. Make use of water, fire, electricity and interactive objects to protect yourself. Experience water physics and use it to your advantage in this puzzle, platform action game.



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

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

Serious Sam II is the second release to another horde-slaying FPS and boasts a bunch of new features. Beautiful HD textures, shadows, interactive objects, new enemies and more. There is a surreal story-line, but your goal is to blast all kinds of odd monsters and bosses into oblivion.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Serious Sam 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: 1.8.3

Wine Installation...