For me, it’s Factorio.
a game in which you build and maintain factories.
It even has Wayland support!
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Graphics
- Added support for Wayland on Linux. To enable it, set SDL_VIDEODRIVER=wayland in your environment. (thanks to raiguard)
What’s yours?
EDIT: Great Linux ports* not like some forced ports that barely work or don’t.
Space Station 14, seriously one of the best games I’ve played.
Interesting that it hasn’t come out yet. Did you play demo / playtest or what? I’m glad to see the Linux version.
There is a flatpak. It hasn’t technically come out, however there are thousands of players right now. Though most are in russia. I would also recommended looking at the git repository to see how it’s going.
There is a flatpak
Oh, nice!
Space Station 14 is a remake of SS13 that runs on Robust Toolbox, our homegrown engine written in C#.
That’s awesome. Thanks for showing this game!
My favorite native game is flight simulation X-plane since version 8. For kids Super Tux Kart.
X-plain seems fantastic for hobbyists and enthusiasts! Good to see a Linux port.
Realism You Can Feel
Everything in X-Plane operates from real world physics. Aircraft handling, ground effect, wind gusts, and more will give you the most accurate flight sim experience possible. Try it today!
Detailed World and Atmosphere
As you explore the X-Plane world, the weather, water, light, 3-D forests, and everything around you add to the immersion.
Analyze and Refine Your Flying
There’s no end to the customization you can make to your flight simulator experience. Adjust your approach scenarios, get real-time feedback, and use tools like X-Plane’s replays to study and improve your skills and confidence over time.
Yeah, that’s the classic one. It would be weird if there wasn’t a Linux port for something “Tux” related.
UT2004
UT2004
Unreal Tournament 2004? Since when has it native Linux port?
Since release.
Why system requirements say something different on their Steam Page? What am I missing?
You are missing that Atari castrated the Steam version since Steam is only windows (at that time) they thought they wouldn’t need to ship the linux binaries with the downloadable version of UT2k4.
So you get the following options:
- Use the UT2k4 linux setup from the original dvd
- run UT2k4 via wine/proton
- use the Flatpak launcher, copy the gog/steam data into the appropriate folder (the flatpak runner will tell you where)
via the latter I got this:
Dota 2
Since people have already mentioned Factorio, Dead cells, and Stellaris (which btw all of paradox grand strategy games since CK2 have native versions). I’ll mention a lesser known game that me and my wife love to play, it’s similar to Overcooked (which btw Overcooked 2 has native Linux support) but a lot more calm: Out of Space
Heroes of Might and Magic II, using the fheroes2 recreation engine.
Also HOMM3 using VCMI
My top answers are of course Kerbal Space Program, Dwarf Fortress and Stellaris.
However, all those have been mentioned already, so, to add something new to the list: Pathfinder: Kingmaker. It is currently my favourite cRPG.
Edit: Since you mentioned “Great Linux ports”: Kingmaker has a game-breaking bug in the Linux version regarding Gamepad input. However, as long as you play it with mouse and keyboard (as the gods intended - insert PC Master Race meme), the Linux version is working perfectly fine. However, if you plan on playing it on the Steam Deck, you might want to play the Windows build.
The new Valheim update was pretty fun. I also like playing CS2
Just more content. The ashlands update added a new biome to the game with some fun stuff. Valheim has been running well on Linux for a long time.
Great to hear that! I need to make it finally running… (some weird audio issues)
Open source, more modern, Ultima Online client. Still need the original art files. https://github.com/ClassicUO/ClassicUO
Portal 2, one of the best games, good story, excellent gameplay, excellent coop, good performance.
Strongly agree. I also tried to play Portal Reloaded on Linux, but I had some performance and dual monitor issues.
Portal Revolution has a native build and it works great, highly recommend!
I know, but I had some issues on PopOS 22.04 (Nvidia) X11 with Dual Monitor setup. :c
I will probably come back to it, though.
This is the one
Rimworld. Also DRM free through GOG!
I think you can be a DRM free copy on their website too. But damn, that game is expensive with all the DLCs.
the DLC are pricey, but they’re also proper, old school expansions adding lots of content that actually enhances the game.
it’s perfectly playable without the DLC, and there’s a LOT of DLC-sized mods on the workshop!
kind of a fundamental problem with modern DLC: they generally don’t get cheaper over time (remember when that was an actual thing? not just sales, but actually lower prices for older games?).
if you keep up with the releases it’s super okay at about 20/25€ once a year, maybe twice, bur if you’re late to the party it’s a whole lot of cash all at once!
exactly why paradox introduced a subscription for Stellaris’ DLCs at 10€/month… honestly kinda worth it, if you know you’re just gonna play for a while and then move on…still wish stuff would just get cheaper at some point again…
So it’s a biiiig rabbit hole, then.
Well, Factorio price policy says that they will never have a discount for their game. Full price only so you’re committed.
it’s super okay at about 20/25€ once a year, maybe twice, bur if you’re late to the party it’s a whole lot of cash all at once!
Yeah, exactly.
exactly why paradox introduced a subscription for Stellaris’ DLCs at 10€/month
I didn’t even know there was such a thing. Sucks, though.
It is also DRM free on Steam. You can copy the rimworld folder to a PC that’s never had Steam on it and play it as an example.
You can also do that to sort of save a snapshot in time of Rimworld when they are releasing a new version that will likely break mods for a long time/sometimes forever.
Celeste! One of the best games ever made, with a flawless Linux native version
True! Still haven’t beaten it yet fully (no, I don’t want golden strawberries)
I think that farewell and the c-sides are some of the most enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Keep it up!
This game always amazes me with “fuck, no I cannot do that”, but after trial and error I get better, and I know I overcome my skill issues.
Oh hell yes. The game pushes you to heights you never thought you’d achieve. And its there to catch you every time you fall.
Yeah, but the default keyboard controls suck. And I think there is somewhere in the game “every time you fall and die - it’s a progress” or something like this.
I can imagine the keyboard controls sucking.
And yeah, those messages are exactly the thing that makes the vibe so cozy. You’re failing again and again and the game keeps encouraging you, believing in you.
I did not know that. Might have to double dip. I have it on switch, but encouraging Linux game ports with my wallet seems worthwhile. Plus it wouldn’t be the first time I bought a second copy of a game…
I had many copies of the same game now on Steam when I committed 2 years ago for Linux gaming. I preferred GOG back then, but with Proton and much friendliness of Valve, I prefer Steam now.
Minecraft, Stellaris, and Valheim were already mentioned so I’m gonna add Neverwinter Nights.
Fun fact about Minecraft: It’s written in Java which is a programming language makes porting to other platforms really easy. The way it works is that it turns the instructions into bytecode that Java Virtual Machine runs, essentially allowing any device with JVM to run it.
And funnily enough they made Bedrock for every device that’s not a PC.
I consider Bedrock as the Microsoftified edition of Minecraft. Microtransactions everywhere, halting modding whenever possible, support on all platforms except Linux, no access to previous versions.
and it runs on every device and operating system under the sun, except for fucking linux
and mac
only microsoft things
I was going to say Factorio as well! :D Hollow Knight has a native port and is a fantastic game, but my favorite games are ones like OpenMW or DevilutionX where the entire engine is remade from the ground up and open-source
Rimworld! Probably my favorite game ever actually.
I see many of you in the comments section. I will probably try it at some point. :)