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A big fan of platformers, puzzle games, point-and-click adventures and niche indie games.

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A Review Of Minimalist Hardcore Platformer INK

By flesk,
INK is a minimalist hardcore platformer where you paint levels as you play, by running and sliding along surfaces, and with the paint splatter of your many deaths.

Puzzle Platformer Mushroom 11 Released DRM Free And On Steam

By flesk,
Mushroom 11 was released yesterday on GOG, Humble Store and Steam and is a peculiar twist on the puzzle platformer formula.

Turn-Based Action Platformer RONIN Released For Linux In Time For Steam Stealth Sale

By flesk,
RONIN is an action platformer with turn-based combat that was released for Windows this summer. The Linux version was released earlier this week, and if you act quickly you can buy it for half-off as part of the Steam Stealth Sale.

First Wonder Announced For Linux, Spiritual Sequel To MDK And Giants: Citizen Kabuto

By flesk,
Third-person shooter adventure First Wonder has been confirmed for Linux upon successful funding on Kickstarter. The spiritual successor is being developed in Unreal Engine 4 by a team of veterans, including designer on MDK and Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Nick Bruty.

4X Strategy Game 'Stars Beyond Reach' To Release In 2016, New Video Short Released

By flesk,
Arcen Games announced last week that they're moving the release of Stars Beyond Reach to next year, but the last of their humorous video shorts have been released, and they're teasing a new game to come out in the meantime.

Abstract Physics Platformer IO Has Received Massive Update And A Price Cut

By flesk,
The popular physics platformer has received a massive update, adding 75 new and extra difficult levels and the price has been cut in half.

Linux Prototype Available For Platformer RPG Indivisible From Skullgirls Developer

By flesk,
Skullgirls developer Lab Zero Games has released the Linux prototype for Indivisible and are still seeking funds for their planned side-scrolling action RPG.

The Funding Crowd 51

By flesk,
Welcome to issue 51 of The Funding Crowd, where we have as many as three biggies and a bunch of exciting hidden gems to cover.

Cyberpunk Adventure 'Read Only Memories' Released DRM Free And On Steam, Has Demo

By flesk,
Read Only Memories is a story-focused point-and-click with a diverse cast of characters, set in a cyberpunk future San Francisco.

Narrative Game 'The Beginner's Guide' Released On Steam

By flesk,
The Beginner's Guide is the new game from The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden, and it was released for Linux on Steam last week, along with the Windows and Mac versions.

The Journey Down On Kickstarter, Funding Final Chapter Of Point-And-Click Trilogy

By flesk,
Skygoblin has launched their Kickstarter campaign to fund the third and final chapter of the popular afro-noir point-and-click saga and are off to a good start.

Run And Gun Platformer NOT A HERO Released On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
The cover-based run 'n' gun with a bizarre political plot has been released for Linux after four months on Steam.

Action Exploration Game 'Jotun' Released On Steam

By flesk,
Jotun is a hand-drawn exploration game with boss battles against huge Norse mythological creatures. The game was released on Steam yesterday, with a DRM free version to come.

Exploration Adventure Game 'Else Heart.Break()' Released DRM Free And On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
Else Heart.Break() is a surreal adventure game with exploration and hacking that feels very different from most things I've played.

Adventure RPG 'Last Word' Now Available On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
Last Word is an RPG where you collect words to use as weapons, and fight battles using conversation.

The Funding Crowd 50

By flesk,
The Funding Crowd has once again returned to keep you up to date on the latest news in crowdfunding for Linux.

D&D Classics 'The Genie's Curse' And 'Kingdom Simulator' Released On GOG For Linux

By flesk,
The full names of the games are 'Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse' and 'D&D Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator' and they were released on GOG for Linux just before the weekend.

Gunmetal Arcadia Will Get An Action Platformer Prequel Early Next Year

By flesk,
The previously announced roguelike Gunmetal Arcadia will be preceded by a classic action platformer early next year.

New Gameplay Video Released For Upcoming Metroidvania Platformer Corpses 'N Souls

By flesk,
Developer Side Scroll Studios has released a new video to show off some of the non-combat elements of their upcoming metroidvania platformer with action RPG elements.

Gravity Puzzle Platformer 'Blackhole' Now Has A Demo On Steam

By flesk,
In addition to the free demo, the latest update also introduces an "Easy Mode" to make the game less punishing and a new option to turn off some of the dialogue for players who don't care for as much exposition.
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