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Find Yourself is a haunting horror game where you re-live terrifying experience with your demonic mother. Try to escape from a haunted subway and shoot into horrifying memories when you were a kid stuck in the basement, hiding in your room, or discovering the bodies...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1504740/Find_Yourself/

It may seem like a dream, but is it?

Initially I was testing the itch.io version of Find Yourself and was unable to extract the download. Tried several times on several computers and it was always corrupted... but the developer was happy to give me a Steam key and I was able to play through on Steam. From time to time I was experiencing frame rate issues at random. I found if the game started slowing down or getting choppy, just close the game and re-open. After that it would run fine for a while. I have a feeling Unreal Engine has some kind of memory leak causing this problem. Other than that it ran fine and was a pretty long horror...

Rico is back! Join the rebellion once again and free the oppressed islands of Medici from the tyrant General Di Ravello. Wield a huge arsenal of weapons and vehicles to traverse across 400 square miles of Mediterranean islands populated with roads, bridges, tunnels, oceans, railways and so much more! Fly planes and helicopters or hop in any vehicle and take a detour across landscape, then whip out your parachute. Anything is possible in this epic sandbox action shooter!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/225540/Just_Cause_3/

The only issue I have in Linux is initially loading the map. When I click "continue" nothing happens, but if I minimize the game and maximize it begins to play perfectly! I'm surprised how well Proton handles these huge islands and steaming the active world around me! Everything else like explosions, crashes, flying around or costing in a parachute runs GREAT! This is a must buy!

Specs:
Mint 20.1 64-bit...

I previously posted a video and some pics on Half-Life 2 co-op using the mod Synergy. We continued through Episode 1 and Episode 2. This mod is amazing as you can experience the episodes with a friend or a few friends and save Alyx again and again. Not only that, but Alyx will ride along, fight with us and insurgents as well! There are even some unique scenarios that would never happen playing single-player.... like you can drive a buggy in Episode 2 and your friend can ride along while using the gravity gun and a sticky bomb.

There were a few bugs in Synergy but were not the fault of Linux. Like your character can get stuck between two NCP's who are acting out a scene. Sometimes the hotrod was the only car to drive and the other players had to travel on foot. Sometimes we wouldn't have the gravity gun at all and other times the automated elevators didn't work properly. There were times Alyx wasn't with us and there was a door she needed to open. We would have to just...

Much like Darksiders... Castlevania satisfies our 1990's console action needs with modern graphics, skills, and parkour abilities. The end is near and God has a message through your deceased wife. Complete the prophecy and maybe you can bring her back.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/234080/Castlevania_Lords_of_Shadow__Ultimate_Edition/

A few years back I tried Castlevania with PlayOnLinux and keyboard/mouse combination. It included a bunch of steps setting up Wine and Steam, then the game was barely playable as I didn't have a controller. Today, Proton handles launching the game perfectly and my Xbox controller feels right at home with the controls.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460






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Tiny and Big is one of those game you will never forget!
In a surreal sandbox world where underpants give you super powers... traverse towers and bridges made of stone... which of course, can be cut apart, dragged and pushed anywhere with powerful physics. Nevermind the dude with underpants on his head trying to kill you...


https://www.gog.com/game/tiny_and_big_grandpas_leftovers

The developers of Tiny and Big provided a native version on Steam and GOG. It runs beautifully on my GeForce GTX 1060 without any issues. It is a great sandbox puzzle platformer with some great physics moments. Cut almost any object into huge slices or small pieces. Use these objects to climb around and reach the end of the level.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460

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Two Worlds II is epic in almost every aspect of the game. Play as the brother in the first game and fight alongside Orcs against Dark Lord Gandohar! Explore massive areas with all kinds of animals, minions and evil scoured across the landscape. Use your skills in swordplay, archery or stealth to slay them all... then loot and craft all the items you can dream of. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and ocean reflections with day/night cycles.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/7520/Two_Worlds_II_HD/

Proton is fully capable of handling Two Worlds II and the high quality graphics engine. My GeForce GTX 1060 didn't have any serious problems even while recording. This game is beautiful and there is a lot to look at!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Welcome to the strange world of Zenozoik. Meet all kinds of creatures and humanoids, spend a little time punching them in the face... join up with Rimat and save MotherFather... wait... also defeat a Golem, then save the world? I dunno, nothing makes any sense but the fighting is AWESOME!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/215690/Zeno_Clash_2/

Proton handles Zeno Clash 2 without any problems. I can run the game on the highest settings without any issues on my GeForce GTX 1060. This game is beautiful and of course created with Unreal engine. I didn't need any workaround or hacks to run it, just download, change compatibility to Proton 5.13-5 and play.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Slay the minions of hell and then slay their masters in this 3rd person melee action game! Pick a class and a spiritual gift then explore the hellish lands where only tormented souls exist. Collect these souls and upgrade your weapons, armor and abilities in order to take on huge impossible beasts. You will die, but its not the end... continue with friends in the mysterious co-op summoning and rid this world of demonic presence laying waste to everything we know.


Dark Souls Prepare to Die edition is no longer available on Steam because there is now a Remastered edition. But if you still have the original, implement DSFix and enjoy a pre-remastered edition with all kinds of settings and features to make your experience high quality and detailed.

Honestly, Dark Souls is probably the most difficult game I've ever played! I've never finished it... in fact I've never killed the second boss between the towers. Its too hard and unforgiving...

Play as stealth assassin Corvo in the city of Cornwall, attempting to purge the city of corrupt politicians who murdered the Empress. Save the princess with cold dead assassinations or passively take out each enemy without shedding blood. The choice is yours... as you traverse huge castles and forts with multiple paths to your objective. Use clever skills to sneak and stealth unseen or slay guards with hungry rats or worse...


https://store.steampowered.com/app/205100/Dishonored/

Proton handles Dishonored perfectly without any hacks or workarounds. I was able to play with all settings maxed out on my GeForce GTX 1060. I was able to play through the entire campaign and it was beautiful!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460
Proton 5.13-5

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Just about anyone has played Half-Life 2 at this point and maybe even played Synergy... but did you know there is a native version for Linux?

Play again as Gordon Freeman and escape the city through canals, sewers, beaches, Ravenholm and City17. You aren't alone, not only is the rebellion there to help, but you can bring a few friends along! Enjoy the physics puzzles, jump tricks, hover jet and buggy with a few friends... you never know what is going to happen.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/17520/Synergy/

Synergy installed without issues and I was able to host on a LAN and my other PCs joined easily. You use the classic listenserver interface where you pick a level start the game. There have been a few unexpected bugs which is honestly... expected with mods. You can not save the game either, but Synergy packs an autosave and autospawn feature so you all can play cooperative together without loosing a lot of progress...

The Haunted began as an Unreal Tournament 3 total conversion which one the "Make Something Unreal" competition. The developers used their earnings to develop a full professional release: Hell's Reach
Improving on the original mod you can play co-op with 3 friends online and slay all kinds of new demons in the original maps or a few new maps. New features and weapon upgrades available as well. And to top-it-off... a final boss ending!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/43190/The_Haunted_Hells_Reach/

I originally posted a guide for The Haunted as an Unreal Tournament 3 guide, but later posted Hell's Reach in PlayOnLinux. The game ran fine and Wine handled Unreal engine without any issues. The only problem was installing Windows Steam and configuring everything in PlayOnLinux. Today Proton makes it simple and easy. Download, set compatibility with Proton and play. Nuff Said!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460...

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is yet another installation of the mystery franchise. Play as Sherlock and Watson in a mystery simulation solving murder crimes. Learn to spot clues, document findings, create a timeline and test chemicals. Puzzles are in every corner and apply to the great theme of sleuthing. Released in 2012 boasting amazingly detailed graphics and interactivity.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/205650/The_Testament_of_Sherlock_Holmes/


I tested Sherlock Holmes years ago and it just ran way too slow. My video card couldn't handle the high quality models and textures. Today my GeForce GTX 1060 handled the game perfectly on max settings. Proton was able to install and run the game without any issues!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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Robot abominations are taking over the world! Bezoar is the last city of humans to be consumed... our last and final hope is veteran Major Fletcher! Slay all kinds of robots in this fast action FPS with all kinds of destructive objects and physics. Use traps or just mow down mechanical minions and free the remaining human race.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/98400/Hard_Reset_Extended_Edition/


I tested Hard Reset years ago and posted a guide. At the time Wine produced some graphical artifacts but nothing game-stopping. Today with Proton, its painlessly perfect! Everything runs great on my GeForce GTX 1060.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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Our Solar System is in danger! An alien race of clones and machines are taking over one planet at a time and they have to be stopped! Assemble a squad of warframe avatars to stop the forces of evil. Slay minions with a huge arsenal of upgradable weapons. Use guns, bows, swords and much much more! Upgrade your warframe and fight along-side friends in survival, excavation, mobile defense, extermination and more game types.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410/Warframe/


Warframe is a completely free-to-play game with in-game purchases. Proton finally handles the game perfectly without any launch options, overrides or extra hacks. IT JUST WORKS! I was able to run Warframe on my GeForce GTX 1060 and GTX 950 without any serious issues.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10




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Back in 2011 ID Software released a post apocalyptic first person shooter with a Fallout-ish theme. 9 Years seems like a long time ago, but RAGE is quite a visual experience with a lot of action! Explore a linear wasteland and slay bandits, mutants and The Authority.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/9200/RAGE/

I posted a RAGE guide in PlayOnLinux years ago and it ran fairly well. I don't remember having any issues, but I didn't exactly play the whole game either. Proton makes the process painless in comparison. Download and click "play". That's it!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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Play as "Black" a mercenary/detective in this psychological action-packed FPS thriller. Attached to a new technology you are captive in your own mind and go back to the events of a terrorist act where a girl was murdered. Use your smartphone to find clues, solve puzzles and reveal hidden areas... then enter your own memories to learn secrets of your past. Is this real or a dream?



https://store.steampowered.com/app/299950/GET_EVEN/

Get Even played beautifully in Proton on my GeForce GTX 1060. I'm amazed at the quality of visuals and graphics in this game. The action and fancy experimental weapons are pretty fun to use as well.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 440
Proton 5.0-9

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Its New York City, there is an epic battle to save the world from an alien threat... again! Play as a military special forces infiltrating New York but there is an attack on your entry point and you barely survive. Prophet finds your body and saves your life by sacrificing his own. Now it is up to you!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/108800/Crysis_2__Maximum_Edition/

Years ago I tested Crysis 2 with patched versions of Wine. It played fairly well on my older hardware, but there points in the game where it crashed. Eventually I crashed every time in a specific spot in the game. I gave up, but one day it will play through beautifully. Today with Proton and DirectX 10/11 support I found Crysis 2 runs perfectly! No crashing yet, and amazing performance!

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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Fallout Shelter is a simulation building strategy game where you build your own vault in the world of Fallout. Invite settlers to help manage your vault, develop power, cook food, reproduce and equip them to explore the world outside. Each vault member has a purpose and you have the power to level them up and level up your vault into a booming economy. Of course a vault is not without its own problems... random post apocalyptic events happen inside and outside the vault. Spend your caps wisely!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/588430/Fallout_Shelter/

You can easily play Fallout Shelter in Linux as it is free-to-play and runs perfectly in Proton.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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Betrayer is a first person exploration action game based in 1604 in the to-be-America's. You sailed from England to a new world, but found something has gone horribly wrong. The Spanish soldiers are not what they seem... the land is corrupted, but you can enter the "upside-down" realm and defeat skeletons to purge it. Explore the land, discover its mysteries and learn what really happened.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/243120/Betrayer/

Back in 2013 I posted a Betrayer guide in PlayOnLinux using Wine to play it, but there were some graphical bugs. Today Proton handles Betrayer without any issues... well there were some black rocks, but that was about it. Performance was awesome, even during the trees and vegetation blowing around in the wind.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 455
Proton 5.0-10

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In Sound Mind is a first person psychological thriller that takes place in the mind of the main character. Discover fears, solve puzzles, hide from past demons and discover a path to sanity... well maybe.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119980/In_Sound_Mind/

In Sound Mind demo ran well in Proton at first, but there is a large grocery store area that ended up killing my frame rate down to unplayable. I tried tweaking the game video settings but nothing worked. It is a clever game with spooky dream sequences, but unfortunately my video card couldn't handle the large areas.

Specs:
Mint 19.3 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 450.80
Proton 5.0-9

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