Linux Games

Games for Linux Devices

OpenTTD

OpenTTD is an open source business / transport simulation game based on the classic Transport Tycoon games. The difference is that this game is free courtesy of the OpenTTD Team. While the game is inspired by Transport Tycoon, OpenTTD offers more in terms of features. It’s your job to choose the routes so your cities get the services and goods they need, and that’s just for starters.

Urban Terror

Urban Terror is a free first person shooter multiplayer game for Windows and the Mac. Developed and published by Silicon Ice Development/Frozen Sand, LLC it is a tactical shooter that combines elements from classic FPS games while adding new features that make it more engaging. You get to do a lot of shooting here, but your character can also perform some cool feats.

VDrift

VDrift is an open source, cross platform game for Linux, Windows and the Mac, with the emphasis being on drift racing. Created by Joe Venzon, the game is under continuous development, but it is downloadable and very playable. The game currently has 45 tracks that are based on real world tracks and more than 45 cars, all of which are based on real vehicles as well.

UFO Alien Invasion

UFO Alien Invasion is free strategy game which, as the name implies, will have you fighting aliens that are bent on invading the Earth. The game is heavily inspired by the X Com game, but the UFO Alien Invasion team has added enough features that make it different from the rest of the strategy games out there. It takes elements of the classic X-Com series and turns it into something new.

Stunt Rally

If you have never heard of Stunt Rally it is a free racing game that will have you driving and maneuvering your way through more than 100 tracks (111 to be exact) spread over 15 sceneries. To top it off you have ten cars to choose from and the Stunt Rally development team is working on more.

Retroblazer

There’s plenty of first person shooters around, but it won’t hurt to give Retroblazer a try. Created by Amilcar Parra, this is a fast paced, action packed game that combines action and strategy. Available for the Mac and Linux too, it’s got a lot going for it.

Widelands

Widelands is a strategy game that has you playing a clan’s regent and attempt to expand your territory. To do this you need to manage your resources, trade with other clans and if the situation calls for it, be prepared to do battle to stake your claim to a particular land. This open source game is developed by the Widelands Development team.

Red Eclipse

Red Eclipse is an open source FPS, and it is certainly one of the best in the bunch. Based on Cube Engine 2, the Red Eclipse development team has produced a thrilling fast paced game with cool graphics and sounds, good enough to rival commercially available games.

Warsow

Warsow is a futuristic shooter, but right away you will see that it’s a lot different from the others, with its stylish, cartoony-like graphics. But there’s nothing cartoony about the action, which is fast paced, and the weapons selection is great too. The Warsow development team has also included numerous game modes for your enjoyment.