tactical games

Who doesn't like a good Jack Black movie?
What about a Jack Black heavy metal action tactical game!

Brutal Legend is a combination of the minds from Double Fine and Jack Black creating an epic world of fantasy and 80's heavy metal! Wield your Flying-V against counterfeit cover bands, string-spinning spiders, huge-fist-pounding bouncers and much much more! Team up with metal legends locked into arena rock history and summon your headbanger metalheads to mosh your way through unreal lands of epic METALish stuff.

Spinal Tap would be proud!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/225260/Brutal_Legend/


Double Fine Productions was happy to produce a native Linux version for us and it runs beautifully! My aging GeForce GTX 1060 handles it just fine! A little stutter here and there, but other than that Brutal Legend runs GREAT! And its a lot of fun! Takes me back to grade school where I first heard Anthrax and Metallica...

Company of Heroes 2 begins at the Russian front during WWII with real-time RTS combat. German forces are pushing forward and your troops must advance or die. Control your units and take cover, attack with true line-of-sight firefights, use tanks, cannons and other vehicles to obliterate your enemy. Recruits are ready to drop-in and flank the enemy!

https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/231430/


In Steam Company of Heroes 2 ran perfectly in Linux. At first I thought there was a problem with audio, but realized that my surround system had to be set for stereo. The surround settings in-game do not seem to work, but stereo is fine. I didn't have any other issues!

Specs:
Mint 20.1 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia 460

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A Plague Tale: Innocence is story of a french girls and her little brother during the black plague. You will be immersed in tale of horror when they are forced our of their castle as she witnesses the murder of her father and servants. Use stealth tactics to escape unseen and maneuver your environments. Your sling will come in handy to serve as a distraction or weapon. Keep in mind your completely responsible for your brothers safety.

Proton 5.0-7 handles this game really well. I only played the demo, but it ran great without any crashing or stuttering. I was able to handle almost all the settings on high with my GTX 1060. No need for launch options.

Graphics: Amazing!
Story: Stunning and unpredictable
Animation: Exceptional
Audio: Crisp and Realistic
Realism: Immersed

Specs
Mint 19.3. 64-bit
GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia: 440.59

...

Of Orcs And Men is a 3rd person action RPG with some stealth elements and a lot of dialog. Play as Arkail an elite orc soldier and Styx a stealth goblin theif. Together your mission is to kill the Emperor. Use both of their abilities and horde tactics to sneak into the massive maze-like environment and gamble your fate with clever dialog or brutally slay human filth.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Of Orcs And Men in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Of Orcs And Men. 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: 5.0 64-bit
DXVK: 1.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine...

Wild Woods demo is a cooperative 3rd person action game where your clan of 4 animals guide the caravan through dangerous forests. Collect wood and health to stay alive when it gets dark, because when the light is gone, the enemies come to take all of your goods... and your life!



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

Note: This guide applies to the itch.io version of Wild Woods demo. 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: 4.11-staging 64-bit
DXVK: 1.3.1

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version...

Men of War Assault Squad is an real-time action strategy game where you can control a small WWII Axis or Allied platoon. Generate your troops, plan your movements, flank the enemy and take their strongholds.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Men of War Assault Squad in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Men of War Assault Squad. 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

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"



Look for the Wine Version: 4.0
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right



Click Next...

Sniper Elite V2 is a stealth action WWII shooter. You start off by killing a Nazi general and have to escape in a war demolished city. Your arsenal includes your cherished scoped rifle, sub machine guns, silenced pistol, tripwire, grenades, land mines, dynamite and even a stealth kill with your hands. When you successfully snipe enemies you will experience a random "kill cam" where the game will show you the internal damage the bullet does to their body in slow motion.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Sniper Elite V2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Sniper Elite V2. 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...

Blood Bowl is a new type of sports game base on Warhammer 40,000 strategy games. Humans, Orcs and many other monsters battle on the field in pure violence to pass the goal line. All rules are meant to be broken and even cheating, gambling, potions and killing the opposing team is permitted. Who will win? The team left standing...



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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Blood Bowl. 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 18.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.12...

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...

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...

Stronghold 2 is a strategy game where the biggest focus lies with how you build your castle. You need to ensure that all aspects life in your castle is running smoothly. This is the sequel to the original Stronghold game, and the first 3D game in the series. The level of detail to castle life is impressive, and this game remains one of my favorites.



The guide will explain how to setup Steam in PlayOnLinux so that you can install and play the game in steam.

This game is available digitally on Steam as part of the Stronghold Collection or the Stronghold Complete Pack

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.10
Wine 1.8

Initial steps

This game need to be able to open a large number of files at the same...

Stranded at the far reaches of the universe, three dwarven astronauts team together out
of the wreckage of their failed expedition. Find a way back to the dwarven kingdom in
this tactical action-adventure.

• Single-player game where you control three-dwarves team, each of them having their own set of exclusive skills;
  
• Active game pause mode, for better setting of tactic moves - just stop the game and command your dwarves what to do, and watch them performing when you release the pause;
  
• You can create the sequence of actions for all three characters at the same time (stack of commands);
  
• Depending on what you want from the level, you can play in the style of slasher or think through stealth tactics and use environment wisely. That brings fun in replaying the levels;
  
• The creatures living in the world of the Endless Stone can not only communicate with each other, they have senses to see, hear or smell your trace, which makes...

Dragon Age: Origins is an party-based action RPG. Choose to begin as an Elf, Human or Dwarf and train to become a Gray Warden. Interact in a detailed story as you rid the world of Darkspawn, ghosts, dragons and more.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dragon Age: Origins in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Origin version of Dragon Age: Origins. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 17.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.55-staging
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Take the role as Commander Shepard again in the third installment of Mass Effect. Defend planet Earth of annihiliation from the evil Reapers once again. Play an over-the-shoulder team-based action RPG where you develop your character, level up, interactive dialog and even import your Mass Effect 1 or 2 saved character.



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

Note: This guide applies to the Origin version of Mass Effect 3. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 17.2 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.9
Wine: 1.7.51-staging

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine...

The original Ghost Recon is the first tactical first person shooter where you can move your team in real-time as you track terrorist movement and rescue the hostages. With the expansion packs installed you have dozens of maps, equipment, classes and weapons. Play in team with AI support in singleplayer or cooperative with friends.



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

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

Tips & Specs:

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

Mint 17 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.8
Wine: 1.6.2

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) by Square Enix. As you might expect the world of FFXIV is filled incredibly amazing music that revolves around old themes, and classes such as Dragoons, Summoners, White Mages, Black Mages, Ninja, Botanist, etc.



I'll be breaking down this guide into several sections.

Sections

1. Overview

The WINE I'm providing has CSMT patches integrated. I also merged the patches that were made a year ago to solve the user interface flickering issue. Originally this guide was going to include PlayOnLinux instructions, but it became apparent that creating a shortcut in POL is an uphill battle, for some reason it didn't want to create a simple shortcut.

Winetricks is required to be installed before using this guide.


2. Getting it running

UPDATE:

Due to taking down...

Age of Empires 2 is an old classic among strategy games. You advance through different medieval stages where your available troops and technologies become better as you advance in "age". The game features a lot of historical single player campaigns, as well as random maps and a map editor.



The guide will explain how to setup Steam in PlayOnLinux so that you can install and play the game in steam.

Tips & Specs

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

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.5
Wine 1.7.33

Setup PlayOnLinux

Launch PlayOnLinux and select 'Tools' and 'Manage Wine versions'

In the new window that appears, scroll through the 'Available Wine versions' box to find '1.7.33' and click on the right pointing arrow to install it, afterwards it will appear on the right side under 'Installed Wine...

Thief is a well known classic in the stealth genre. You play the role of a highly skilled thief, in a primarily medieval world, where both magic and technology exist. The gameplay is almost flawless, and it is difficult to not be immersed when you silently sneak through the shadows. There is usually a primary objective for each mission, but you also have additional objectives.



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 4.2.5
Wine 1.6.2

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

Make sure that you download the Universal update as well as the installer. The update fixes...

Icewind Dale 2 was among the first computer games to make use of the 3rd edition Dungeons and Dragons rules, and it offered a lot of Forgotten Realms specific rules as well. Even though I usually found the original Icewind Dale to have a greater sense of exploration to it, this game allows for greater character customization. The new skills and feats system that D&D 3ed introduced really make this a much richer experience in game mechanics.



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 4.2.5
Wine 1.6.2

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...

Icewind Dale is another classic from the Baldur's Gate era. The game is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for Dungeons and Dragons, the same world used by Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The game is using the same engine as Baldur's Gate as well, but this is a much more action oriented game. There is very little free exploring, and side quests are at a minimum compared to many other rpg's. Most side quests are just small quests that come up while doing the main quest, and are usually always directly related to the task at hand.

You also create your own party of six characters in this game. This means there will be no interaction between the characters in your party, but you get to create your own ideal adventuring group.



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...