Last Updated on June 30, 2024
Take a break with these fun games.
| Open Source Games | |
|---|---|
 | 2D Shooter: Part 1, Part 2 - They are a subgenre of shooter game, which in turn is a type of action game. It’s difficult to exactly define which specific design elements make up a shooter game. |
 | Action-Adventure - They combine core elements from both the action game and adventure game genres. Expect both your reflexes and problem-solving skills to be tested. |
 | Arcade is a video game genre with a focus on gameplay rather than story or content. They reached their peak in the late 1970s and 1980s. |
 | Board - This genre of game is a device of social interaction, they challenge the mind and, most importantly, they are great fun to play. |
 | Card - They offer many positive attributes. They can improve mental skills, memory and logic. They can test your patience, help you focus, and are popular for all ages. |
 | Chess: Apps, Chess Engines, Online Chess Clients - Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players. It is a very popular game, played by millions across the world, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments. |
 | Educational - These games designed to teach people, typically children, about a certain subject or help them learn a skill as they play. They are sometimes known as games edutainment because they combine education and entertainment. |
 | First-Person Shooter: Part 1, Part 2 - This is a computer game genre focused on guns and other weapon-based fighting using a first-person perspective. Fast and furious gameplay guaranteed. |
 | Platform: Part 1, Part 2 - Subgenre of action games in which the core objective is to move the player character between points in a rendered environment. They are also known as jump 'n' run games. |
 | Puzzle - They make up a broad genre of games that emphasize puzzle solving. The types of puzzles can test problem-solving skills, including logic, pattern recognition, sequence solving, spatial recognition, and word completion. |
 | Racing - This is a video game genre in which the player participates in a racing competition. The most common types of sub-genres are arcade-style, simulation, futuristic and kart. |
 | Real-Time Strategy - A time-based game which typically focuses on finding resources, managing resources, and building an empire. You can engage other players and make alliances, and find different ways to conquer foes. |
 | Rhythm - Music-themed action video game that challenges a player's sense of rhythm. Games in the genre typically focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments. |
 | Roguelike - A subgenre of role-playing games characterized by a dungeon crawl through procedurally generated levels, turn-based gameplay, grid-based movement, and permanent death of the player character. |
 | Role-Play: Part 1, Part 2- Players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. There are several forms of role-playing games. |
 | Sandbox - This genre provides the player a great degree of creativity to interact with, usually without any predetermined goal, or alternatively with a goal that the player sets for themselves. |
 | Simulation - A simulation video game describes a diverse category of video games, generally designed to closely simulate real world activities. These games do not necessarily offer entertainment, at least not primarily. |
 | Sports is a video game genre that simulates the practice of sports such as football, golf, pool. and more. |
 | Text Based: Part 1, Part 2 - These games often receive little coverage in the Linux press. However, there are some real ASCII gems out there waiting to be explored which are immensely addictive and great fun to play. |
 | Turn-Based Strategy: Part 1, Part 2 - We examine games that require intelligence, and the ability to come up with an innovative plan that will leave the competition mesmerized. Players take turns when playing, strategically seeking to outsmart the enemy. |
| Open Source Games Tools | |
|---|---|
 | Engines: Part 1, Part 2 - These tools offer huge benefits to game developers. The main functionality they provide is a library of core functions used in a computer game. |
 | Utilities - An eclectic range of superb utilities that are designed to make things easier for gamers. |
The section below is also currently under maintenance.
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| If you believe that Linux is just for business, think again! There are thousands of fun games available. | |
 | The hottest Linux games covering all genres: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - A wide round-up of great free games. |
 | More quality games, again divided into three parts: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Linux can be fun. Enjoy yourself with these free games. |
 | Even more hot games, again divided into three parts: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Take a well-deserved break with these free games. |
 | Highly addictive games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Our favourite free Linux games which have these addictive qualities. They may not offer breathtaking graphics, innovative ideas, or the highest presentation. However, what they do provide is great gameplay coupled with the urge of always having just one more play. |
| Notable games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Identifies remarkable free Linux games which are definitely worth investigating. The article is not restricted to any particular genre. |
| Up-and-Coming Games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Focuses on open source games that are currently in an early stage of development. Many of them receive little or no prominence in the computing press. |
| Peachy Games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - The purpose of this article is to focus on free Linux games that garner very little attention, certainly far less than any of the commercial counterparts on Steam. |
 | Roguelike games - Roguelike is a sub-genre of role-playing games. Rogue is a dungeon crawling video game, first released in 1980. |
 | Free Steam Games - Roundup of no charge Linux games hosted on the Steam Platform. |
 | Video Console Emulators - Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Wii, Sega Mega Drive, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, and many others |
 | Mega Drive Emulators - The Sega Mega Drive was a leading 16-bit video game console system. The console was developed by Sega Corporation in 1988. |
| Home Computer Emulators - Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Amstrad and Amiga |
| ZX Spectrum Emulators - Reminiscing the Wonderful ZX Spectrum, one of the most popular 8-bit home computers. |
| Quirky Home Computer Emulators - Experience home computers that missed the big time including the Sinclair QL, Enterprise, Jupiter Ace, Cambridge Z88 and more. |
 | Chess in a Few Bytes - Chess implemented in less than 1K. |
 | Online Board Games - Board games have seen a resurgence in recent years, and Linux has a good range of board games to choose from. |
 | Puzzle - These games are mentally stimulating, and a great diversion from everyday life. This is a large collection. |
| ASCII Games - No fancy graphics here, just great gameplay coupled with the urge of always having just one more play. |
| More ASCII Games - Real ASCII gems which are immensely addictive and great fun to play. |
| Engines for developers to create high quality games: Part 1 - Part 2. Game engines offer huge benefits to game developers. The main functionality they provide is the library of core functions used in a computer game. |
| Sparkling Game Engines - Develop great cross-platform games with more game engines. |
| Commercial Games - Native Linux games that require a payment. This article is retained for historic purposes. |
| More high quality commercial games, divided into a three part series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Showcasing the finest commercial indie games, divided into a three part series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
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