Free Open-Source Linux Games That Are Actually Good
Linux is awesome. For developers Linux is a dream. There are tons of great open-source tools for building software, but not a whole lot when it comes to games. Compatibility is a huge problem, and most Triple-A titles are really only available on Windows. Whether you run a dual-boot system or a virtual machine, the options for setting up a smooth transition between multiple different operating systems are fairly limited. Having to boot into another system to play a game and then boot back into Linux is annoying. So what are some other options if Linux is your daily driver?
Aside from the obvious “use a different OS”, you can try some new, different and less well-funded games. Games made to run directly on Linux without any fuss. Sure, they may not have the latest and greatest graphics, but you can still have fun and scratch that gaming itch without ever having to leave the sanctity of Linux.
In this article we are going to cover some free, open-source and still totally awesome games available on Linux. We’ll focus on titles that can be quickly and easily installed on most Debian-based systems and ones that are actively developed. Let’s start playing!
