Children of Morta last update with a free to play game offer coming for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC for The Fellowship Sanctuary. This is according to recent details from developer Dead Mage. Which still offers 90% Very Positive reviews on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store.

11 bit studios and Dead Mage will mark the last update on the Children of Morta Development Roadmap. All due to release The Fellowship Sanctuary for Steam versions of the game on Feb. 14th, 2022. The final of a whopping 8 free updates to the successful rogue-lite adventure is highlighted by the long-awaited online co-op mode. While allowing for two valiant warriors to team up against the ever oppressive Corruption together.

Children of Morta sets its story in a distant land but with themes closer to our daily lives than one would expect. It is a story of simple emotions we all know so well and value more than sometimes we dare to admit. Love and hope, longing and uncertainty, and ultimately loss and sacrifice.

Children of Morta Online Co-op coming to Steam on February 14th

Embark on the Children of Morta adventure of an amazing family of heroes. With the Corruption spreading through the land, guardians of the Mountain Morta have to stand up against an ancient evil. But… it’s not a story about saving the universe. It’s a story about a valiant family standing together while the world around them is being devoured by darkness.

While Children of Morta Steam players will be able to enjoy online co-op on Feb. 14th. The Dead Mage team are also hard at work on bringing the same experience to consoles. In efforts to assure the same quality across all platforms. The development team is adamant to get everything right before releasing it. There is no release window on this update. But if know a valued console player eager to play, development continues.

Alongside the Feb. 14th The Fellowship Sanctuary release, Children of Morta will be enjoying a free-to-play offer on Steam. So anyone can try the game for themselves. The game is also available on GOG and Humble Store. Priced at $21.99 USD / £18.49 / 21,99€. Along with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

Groove Gunner VR rhythm shooter game releases soon on both Linux and Windows PC. All due to the ongoing creativity of developer BitCutter Studios Inc. Currently available via Steam Early Access. Along with 94% Positive reviews.

Groove Gunner is a technical VR rhythm shooter. One that is also leaving early access on February 10, 2022.

In Groove Gunner, players are challenged by switching between shooting and blocking to a collection of songs across a wide spectrum of genres while collecting records. All while collecting records, earning high scores on the global leaderboard. As well as beating songs that once felt unbeatable. The hardest difficulty will challenge even the most seasoned rhythm players. There are also difficulties for beginners and intermediates alike. As a rhythm shooter, Groove Gunner focuses on accuracy and timing. Above all, how well a player can free their mind and body to focus and groove to great music!

Groove Gunner Trailer

New features and mechanics have been added to Groove Gunner to make it feel natural and accurate. Bullet projections allow players to position their shields quickly and naturally. Progressive target warnings and clever aim indicators make for quick gun placement. Also, shots that will have players feeling like professionals in no time.

There are new songs in the lineup since the Early Access release. Groove Gunner also ships with a feature rich song editor and an in-game browser to download custom songs. All so that mappers upload from the editor. Between the mechanics of the game, the control over the light shows, targets, and bullets. Creativity in custom songs is endless and ever changing.

You can get Groove Gunner right now on Steam. This VR rhythm shooter game release will get your heart pumping, body moving and your groove locked in. All priced at $16.99 / £13.49 / 13,99€. Along with support for both Linux and Windows PC. A great game if you own a VR headset.

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening old school type RPG game gets a Linux build with Windows PC, officially. Thanks to the ongoing commitment and effort of developer Brytenwalda. Which is available now on Steam with a better than average discount.

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening is the new epic Action RPG from Brytenwalda. They are also the team responsible for the Viking Conquest DLC for Mount & Blade. Finally offering an official Linux build. While gameplay places importance not only on the player’s interaction but also the story. Which is the fabric that keeps a game world together.

NPCs are a fundamental tool to achieve both objectives. You can talk, persuade, intimidate, or flirt with them. In Beyond Mankind: The Awakening, they are the ones who weave the story in which the player is immersed. Since the player’s decisions affect their lives, sometimes literally.

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening Launch Trailer (Linux & Windows PC)

What’s remains of civilization is facing an actual dilemma. Whether to keep hope in humankind and embark on an uncertain war to regain Earth. They can also accept the slow colapse of a failed species. Theorists emerge but will does following them lead to glory or ruin. The species is at a crossroads, and the outcomes of all options seem dire.

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening puts you into a relentless, frozen, and violent world. You awaken, newly born of the Techno-Womb and engineered for success. Along with implanted memories from a century before. You could be just one more of the hundreds that rummage through the ruins for lost treasures. You can also endlessly train for a war that may never come. Despite fate holding a surprise due to change everything.

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening  is old school type RPG game available on Steam. Which is also discounted 30% until February 17th. Also dropping the price to $13.99 USD / £10.85 / 11,89€. Along with support for Linux and Windows PC, of course.

Kharon’s Crypt - Even Death May Die dungeon crawler game gets a full release on Linux and Windows PC, which is worth playing. Thanks to developer Hebi Lee for over the overall creative genius. Available on Steam with 100% Very Positive.

Kharon’s Crypt - Even Death May Die is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game. One that is also full of puzzles, riddles, and deadly challenges. While offering graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In the game, you’ll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt. Since this is where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death.

As Kharon, your abilities are flying, going through physical objects, and stunning enemies. To defeat opponents and to escape from the crypt, you’ll also need to steal the bodies of your enemies by possessing them. In Kharon’s Crypt - Even Death May Die you’ll be able to fly in a bat’s body and fight from inside a skeleton. As a result, you can even use a mimic’s abilities to help yourself hide. Just have a quick look at the trailer below.

Kharon’s Crypt - Even Death May Die Trailer

So, do you have what it takes to escape from the crypt? Maybe even compel the Deranged King to meet his fate.

This latest update has taken the game out of early access into a full release. It includes the Free Release Expansion that adds over 3 hours of content. While offering more for the base game with a new hardcore game mode.

Features:

• You can possess all exanimates (enemies).
• Each exanimate has unique properties: bats can fly, skeletons can open locks…
• Multiple items with different powers and abilities.
• Near 100 collectible Necronomicon pages in Kharon’s Crypt full of lore (illustrated).
• Nonlinear Metroidvania world design.
• Dozens of mysteries, side quests, and puzzles.
• And more than 9 challenging Boss Fights!
• 64 Unlockable Achievements.
• Original soundtrack.
• Colorblind-Friendly Design. The game is also designed, taking into account, three types of color blindness. Such asprotanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia. All in order to make the game more accessible.

Kharon’s Crypt - Even Death May Die dungeon crawler full release is available on Steam. Priced at $14.99 USD / £10.95 / 13,95€. Along with support for both Linux and Windows PC.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3 support update for the game on Linux with Mac and Windows PC. According to recent details from developer Soma Games. Which is already live on Steam.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3 takes place in a story-rich world of Mossflower. Doing so in the first official Redwall story since 2011. “The Scout” is a linear action adventure game in three acts. Where you play as Liam or Sophia, the newest member of the Lilygrove Scout Corps. So as the young mice find themselves on the journey of a lifetime to save their home from ruthless pirates.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3 Official Trailer

That is the premise behind The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3. It’s a cost effective story that is due to captivate players and fans of the series. However, there has been a chance since our last post about the game.

Unfortunately, it was decided that if we want to do this right. The studio does not have the resources to be able to create a quality port of the game and support its long tail like we do with our other ports. We don’t have enough developers to fix all of the Linux specific bugs that will come up. And to make any and all necessary tweaks to ensure the The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3 port will run with exceptional quality on Linux distros. The last thing we want to do is make a shoddy, quickly-baked port that suffers in performance or quality compared to the others and is littered with bugs that don’t get fixed.

We, too, wish that we had the resources at the moment to support development of an excellent port. But as of now there will be no plans to create a Linux port for The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3. Thanks for reaching out and starting this conversation and thank you for your understanding! The decision is in no way meaning to slight or neglect the Linux community. We just want to make sure that any project we tackle is done with excellence. And we don’t want to give them an inferior, unsupported port

This is the email directly from developer Soma Games. Which is a bit different than our previous post. But the studio is honest about bugs and releasing a quality port. It’s just sad that Linux gets the axe for a Unity 3D game, despite having a Mac and Windows PC build. At the same time, The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3 may run well via Proton. So that is still an option. Currently, Act 1 does have Platinum support.

So this is end result for The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Act 3. Which is available now for both Mac and Windows PC via Steam. Sadly no Linux support will take place, but Proton is an option. Priced at just $9.99 USD / £7.19 / 8,19€.

Bomb Trouble one-screen platform game releases on Linux and Windows PC. Due to the efforts of indie developer bitmagine Studio. Which is now live on Itch.

Do you consider yourself a fan of retro games like “Snow Bros”, “Bubble Bobble”, “Don Doko Don” or “Parasol Stars”. Well then, you’re in luck… Bomb Trouble is your game.

bitmagine Studio, the creator of wonderful A Blob and his Box and Intensity“. So now, they bring us a game that rescues the spirit of those one-screen platform coin-ops. At least Bomb Trouble is for the enjoyment of those of us who lived in that golden age of video games. Although it will also satisfy the most modern players. Since its simple mechanics of the game is suitable for any type of player.

So here’s the Bomb Trouble plot. The kingdom of Miglia is one of the quietest places in the world. And as a good kingdom worth its salt, it also has its villain. And this time the villain on duty is called Distan. Who was imprisoned in Morla prison a little over a year ago for trying to overthrow the king. Well, Distan has escaped from prison and has the intention of taking revenge on him. So for this, he has filled the kingdom with bombs.

Bomb Trouble - Launch Trailer

But, just as there are villains, there are also heroes. And the hero (well, more like the heroine) of this story is called Lina. She is a delivery girl who volunteers to defuse all the bombs that Distan has distributed to all corners of Migli. She was the first of her class in the remote bomb disposal course.

In Bomb Trouble you will help Lina defuse all the bombs and save Miglia from destruction. And also stop Distan from getting away with it.

Features:

• Nice and colorful Pixel-Art graphics.
• Simple mechanics: jump and run.
• 80 levels divided into 10 zones, from forests to icy glaciers or fiery volcanoes.
• Wonderful soundtrack by chosic.com.
• Interactive/playable menu full of wonderful little details.
• Hours of guaranteed fun.
• Pad/Joystick compatible.

Bomb Trouble one-screen platform game releases with a price of $3.99 USD / £2.99 / 3,99€. Along with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. All DRM-free. Plus you can also try before you buy with the free Demo with 20 levels on the Itch page.

Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet point and click adventure coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC in May. Due to the efforts and creativity of developer Missing Sentinel Software.
All due to make its way onto Steam soon.

Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet is driven by a rich, often cryptic, story. So as you control one of three main characters over the course of seven immersive chapters. The story takes you down the paths of Locke, Jeanne, and Primus. Doing so in a world just waiting to be discovered and cracked open.

As Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Plane puts you into a noir mystery about three beings on their journey. You will discover the truth about their very existence. Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet is a new adventure from veteran indie developer Missing Sentinel Software. While you’re discovering this cyberpunk masterpiece, you will also enjoy a smooth jazz sound track. Doinng so from the efforts of local artists from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas.

The year is 2043. The place, Novo Redentor, Brazil. I don’t remember anything else. I’ve been here so long, spending most of my time in a cramped apartment above a ramshackle bar, trying to work out what I am even doing here in Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet. I had the dream again…the dream of a woman. I remember her face, smooth and bathed in blue light. I don’t remember who she is, but I must have seen her in the bar. It’s like she’s someone important. Someone who is here to tell a story…or perhaps more appropriately, witness one.

Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet Trailer

As you immerse yourself in this unexpected playground in Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Plane. You will challenge your mind and enjoy a few pop culture references along the way. While interacting with the world via point and click. You will make connections with a cast of questionable contacts to find clues. Then solve riddles and locate the special items necessary to open your way forward.

Follow along on a progression through the psychedelic in multiple color palettes. Try to hold on to your sanity through mind bending visuals in Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet. Cinematic camera angles and logic twisting story, since you may discover…who is Yoko?

Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet point and click adventure is coming in May via Steam. Due launch on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. If you want to get a slice of gameplay now, check out the Itch page, offering a free native build to try.

Blacken Slash tactical turn-based combat and fast-paced hack, slash and loot Demo is out now on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. All thanks to the creativity and genius of developer ehmprah. Which you can play now, completely free via Steam.

After creating “one of the best tower defense games” with Core Defense. Now solo indie developer Mario “ehmprah” Kaiser is eager to create yet another minimalist. Which is an unexpected fusion of game genres with Blacken Slash. Its a simplistic design with gameplay due to test players. Which is easy enough to learn, but like most well thought out games, hard to master. This is how ehmprah will tests you.

Blacken Slash fuses tactical turn-based combat and fast-paced hack, slash and loot gameplay. Which takes only the best out of both genres to create a simple, but endlessly rewarding gameplay. While you fight, loot, and repeat until you die. Play on your own and perfect your gear across dozens of runs. Since it’s up to you to see which difficulty you can master. You can also compete with other players in an online leaderboard. Where you start from scratch each week.

The games Demo is now available. Plus there is also a new gameplay trailer and release dates announced for Blacken Slash!

Blacken Slash Gameplay Trailer

Tackle evermore challenging turn-based combat, let it rain tons of loot, and refine your builds. While you explore this deep and difficult retro-minimalist roguelite. While including a great soundtrack with high replay value.

Features:

• Minimalist – easy to learn
• Difficult – hard to master
• Short levels – short play sessions
• An abundance of items
• Various playstyles and builds
• Challenging achievements
• Weekly online leaderboard

Blacken Slash tactical turn-based combat and fast-paced hack, slash and loot will be released in Steam Early Access on itch.io on March 22, 2022. Doing so before being fully released on Steam on July 22, 2022. You can get into the games Demo now on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

Hyper-5 cinematic shmup truly tests your skills on Windows PC, but also on Linux. Thanks to the creativity and details from developer Hyper Productions. Which is now available on both Steam and Itch.

Hyper Productions is pleased to announce release of Hyper-5. Their a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.

The game features five unique setting, each with their own challenges. Battle in air, over land and underwater. There are over forty different kinds of enemies, including five unique bosses. Return to the action to conquer the enemy and the clock in two bonus Time Trial missions. Its a true test for players who think they have the skills for it. Doing so in a classic style but with modern graphics, responsive mechanics, and seamless controller support.

Yes, for those interests, Hyper-5 is due to arrive on Linux. According to the email from Hyper Productions, its going to happen.

Yes, definitely I have a native Linux build on the to do list.

Due note, there is also a Discussion post on Steam outlining interest. But the developer is currently caught up in “promotional activities” and not able to port, just yet. However, testing Hyper-5 via Proton 6.3-8, it works at an impressive platinum level. Which should also make porting to Linux far easier, since the cut-scenes work nicely as well.

Hyper 5 - Available now at Steam and Itch.io

A novel in-game challenge system is used to unlock over twenty different weapon systems. As well as ship upgrades, gallery entries. and Steam achievements. Hyper-5 suits all skill levels offering both Progression and Precision play styles. While offering up something for experts for sure, similar to that of Cuphead type challenges. Even the more notive play style is a test in and of it self. So venture into the story line and discover the fate of Hyper-5. Test yourself in Arcade Mode and earn your rank in the online global leaderboard.

Features:

• Five Unique settings Each of the five levels have their own distinct setting to test you. Battle the enemy in air, over land and underwater. In total you will encounter over forty different kinds of enemies. Including five unique bosses.
• Challenge-based Progression System Complete in-game challenges to unlock over twenty weapon systems. Setup your loadout and upgrade your weapons in the Armoury!
• Time Trial Missions Return to the battlefield to conquer the enemy and the clock in two bonus Time Trial missions!
• Includes Soundtrack! Includes twelve extended mixes of the key musical pieces coming with Hyper-5. Available in MP3 and high-quality FLAC. Total playing time 41:08.

Both Steam and Itch offer a free demo Hyper-5 download and the full game. While currenlty only available for Windows PC, the games coming to Linux as well. Priced at $9.99 USD / £7.19 / 8,19€. But certainly worth playing.

PUSHEEP challenging puzzle game announced with a free demo for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the work and efforts of developer AKAMEL Studio. Which is now available on Steam and Itch for testing. Read on for details.

AKAMEL Studio, a solo dev indie studio, is eager to announce the free demo for the upcoming puzzle game, PUSHEEP. Which is now available for Mac and Windows PC via Steam, with the Linux build out on Itch. Simply download the rar file, extract, then “chmod +x PUSHEEPDEMO.x86_64”. Run the game with ease “./PUSHEEPDEMO.x86_64”. Which actually plays quite well, better than I would expect for a Demo.

PUSHEEP itself is a very simple yet challenging puzzle game. It’s all about planning your moves to achieve one clear goal. While removing all evil sheep from your beautiful floating islands. Gameplay takes inspiration from Sokoban-style games and adapts them in a different way. And as a result, adds progressively new and innovative mechanics to spice things up.
Players will have to take part in finding the best solution to the various challenges they will encounter. Doing so in a stylized PUSHEEP world with a chill mood.

To top things off, AKAMEL Studio is looking for Linux testers. Stating, “I’m currently working on a Linux version and looking for playtesters.” This is available via the Discussions post on Steam. And if you’re interested in helping an indie developer get their wings, try the Linux Demo and reply to the post. You can also reach out to the dev directly via Discord server.

Pusheep Trailer

Let also not forget this cute companion that will encourage the players after each level. Due to make you laugh with his baa-🐑-aaad jokes.

Features:

• PUSH evil SHEEP away Follow the Sheep Warriors on a quest of removing all evil from their lands. Doing so with intellect and a little force, in over 80+ challenging levels.
• Discover rich areas Embark on a challenging adventure in various different zones. There are also themed puzzles and new mechanics in Pusheep</em. They will transform a very simple concept into a difficult but exciting trial.
• Solve challenging puzzles Engage in a nonlinear experience full of surprisingly complex intellectual tests. While you discover all mysteries that this world has to offer.
• 20 out of the 80 levels are available in the Demo. This also includes the first world and two boss battles.

PUSHEEP is due to release in the first quarter of 2022 via Steam. Due to arrive with day one support on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Price is still TBD.

EVERSPACE 2 space faring looter shooter game is due in 2023 on Linux and Mac with Windows PC. Thanks to recent developer details from ROCKFISH Games. Available on both Steam and GOG.

ROCKFISH Games have shared their 2022 Early Access plans for space faring looter shooter, EVERSPACE 2. The 2022 roadmap reveals more details about the next updates Early Access. Players will see as the team works towards their early 2023 launch.

EVERSPACE 2 will receive full Mac/Linux support at v1.0 in 2023. If we were to add support now it would significantly increase our workload for every update, which isn’t feasible. For the time being, Linux players have had success playing the game on Proton and providing game-play feedback on the forums.

You can see the Discussions post yourself. Which deviates from the original play of a 2022 release. Never the less, the Linux and Mac builds are arriving in 2023, which means a more polished game. So in all honesty, despite the community disappointment, we’ll have to continue to rely on Proton. Whether good or bad.

The first update, scheduled for spring, adds a third light fighter subclass. This also includes improved crafting, trading, and resources gathering as well as processing. While including new equipment, new story content, new perks, and more challenges. This update will also include UI and text language support. Doing so for German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. All so the international EVERSPACE 2 community can join in the fun.

EVERSPACE 2 | 2021 Recap / 2022 Teaser Trailer

This summer, EVERSPACE 2 will receive its largest update yet. While adding the massive star system Drake to the list of areas daring pilots can explore. Taking place in a cluster full of natural extremes. There are also three opposing factions fight for dominance over the rich resources of the Drake system. Pilots will have to keep a low profile to not be caught in the crossfire. While trying not to become a victim to the harsh setting. New planetary locations introduce new hazards players will have to avoid lava geysers on Planet Mota. Then dive deep to find underwater treasures on the water planet Gilbert. Along with other exciting, and deadly, locations that EVERSPACE 2 will offer.

The autumn update will also introduce a sliver of endgame content. Daring pilots will be able to venture into Ancient Rifts. Since they will face all new challenges as they hunt legendary gear. These rifts will feature high risk and reward mechanics. Known from popular looter titles, but with a twist in space.

For more details about the EVERSPACE 2 roadmap, check out the latest Steam news update. All of these detail was released back in December. However, you can follow the community forum for Proton support on Linux.

EVERSPACE 2 space faring looter shooter is available on Steam and GOG. The launch is due to release in early 2023. And in turn, offering support for Linux and Mac with Windows PC. Priced at $31.99 USD / £25.59 / 30,39€ with a 20% discount.

Wormventures - Barrier 51 3D cartoon adventure announced for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative mind of developer Basement Society. Working its way onto Steam.

After several years of development and the launch of the Steam page. It’s now time for an official announcement. Wormventures - Barrier 51 is the re-development and ending to the freeware point&click adventure game Looky - The Adventure. Having released back in 2007. It is not only the anticipated second half of the game, but also a complete re-development. Since it combines the best of both worlds. Such as modern visuals in 3D with camera cuts and movements. Along with classic puzzles, dialogs, inventory, and point and click controls. Things that adventure fans know and like.

Yes, MacOS and Linux support is planned and shouldn’t be a big problem. Since the game itself is developed in the Unity engine, which supports those platforms out of the box

This is the statement all can see in a Discussions reply. Since Wormventures - Barrier 51 development is using Unity, no surprise, obviously Linux is more than an option. It’s also available via email in the games press details.

With Valve approving the Steam store page, it is now available in its entirety. The upcoming demo version of Wormventures - Barrier 51 will be available soon, too. While releases in other stores are currently in consideration. Basement Society is a fan of DRM free software, so definitely keep an eye on GOG, maybe even itch too.

Wormventures - Barrier 51: Teaser

The first teaser video highlights some of the gameplay. Plus you can also check out the official YouTube channel along with some other video shorts.

The current state of Wormventures - Barrier 51 development is in an advanced stage. Ideally due to release in 2022. A demo version of the game is currently in the works. Plus the full launch will be available on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. But you are free to Wishlist the game now on Steam.