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Linux 6.0: Gaming (Play great games an learn a variety of Linux installation methods)
We will keep adding our favorites but a tutorial can not be created for all the games available to Linux users there are just too many,
Use these tutorials to understand the different methods of installation and then you will be able to install anything on Linux.
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VectorLinux, is to build
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Gslapt:
GSlapt
is VectorLinux's package manager. When you use GSlapt you are
installing a package (software) that has been tested and configured for
VectorLinux Dependency checking and updating are also
automated through
GSlapt.Many of the games here can be installed via Gslapt here is a how to...
8 Kingdoms: (Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)8 Kingdoms is a 3D turn-based fantasy strategic game in which players become kings, build their empires and conquer enemy kingdoms.
How
to
video tutorial: Getting
started with 8 Kingdoms...and turning fullscreen off.
Abe:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)A scrolling, platform-jumping, key-collecting, ancient pyramid exploring game, vaguely in the style of similar games for the Commodore+4. The game is intended to show young people all the cool games they missed.
Video sampler: Screencast Sampler...See Abe in action.
Ace:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)The Ace of Penguins is a set of Unix/X solitaire games.
The latest version includes clones of freecell, golf, mastermind, merlin, minesweeper, pegged, solitaire, taipei (with editor!), and thornq.
Video sampler: Screencast Sampler...See Ace in action.
Assault Cube:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)is a free first-person-shooter based on the game Cube. Set in a realistic looking environment, as far as that�s possible with this engine, while gameplay stays fast and arcade. This game is all about team oriented multiplayer fun.
Screencast Sampler...See Assault Cube in action.
Amoebax:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)Amoebax is a cute and addictive action-puzzle game. Due an awful mutation, some amoeba's species have started to multiply until they take the world if you can't stop them. Fortunately the mutation made then too unstable and lining up four or more will make them disappear.
Video Sampler: Screencast Sampler...See Amoebax in action.
Armagetron AD: (Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)Armagetron is a multiplayer game in 3d expanding on the movie Tron
It's an old school arcade game slung into the 21st century. Highlights include a customizable playing arena, HUD, unique graphics, and AI bots.
Screencast Sampler: Installation and introduction the Game Armagetron AD on Linux.
BillardGL:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)or(Build from Source)BillardGL is a GPL 3D OpenGL Billard Simulator for both Windows and Linux.
Screencast Sampler...See BillardGL in action on VectorLinux.
Video tutorial: Installing BillardGL from source. (make make install)
Celestia: (Install
from official Website)More educational than game. Celestia is an application for real-time 3d visualization of space.
ChromiumB.S.U.: (Available
via Gslapt)Chromium B.S.U. is a fast paced, arcade-style, top-scrolling space shooter..
Doom 3 by ID
software.: (Try the demo or
purchase and install software.)Doom 3 is the critically acclaimed first person shooter from ID software. If you own this title but think you can only run it in Windows, well your in for a treat. Don't own it. Try the demo version.
Linux Video tutorial: Installing Doom 3 demo version and running on VectorLinux (or any Linux)
Linux Video tutorial: Own the Cd's. Install Doom 3 and run it natively on Linux. Youtube w/voice.
Linux Video tutorial: Installing Resurrection of Evil expansion pack cd's req.
Enemy Territory Quake Wars (ETQW):Linux Video tutorial: Own the Cd's. Here is how to install ETQW on your Linux box.
Frets On Fire:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)Frets on Fire is a game of musical skill and fast fingers. The aim of the game is to play guitar with the keyboard as accurately as possible.
Video sampler:: Screencast Sampler...See Frets On Fire in action on VectorLinux
Kobo Deluxe:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)Kobo Deluxe is an enhanced version of Akira Higuchi's game XKobo. Kobo Deluxe adds sound, smoother animation, high resolution support, and other features. Recent versions also add a number of alternative skill levels with slightly modernized gameplay.
Video sampler:: Screencast Sampler...See Kobo Deluxe in action.
Mega
Mario: Super Mario's 1 clone.
With better graphics and extra levels.
Openarena:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)OpenArena is a violent, sexy, multiplayer first person shooter based on the ioquake3 fork of the id tech 3 engine.
Screencast tutorial: Installing the Openarena game on linux from the official website.
OpenLieroX:(Available
via Gslapt VL 6.0)OpenLierox is an extremely addictive realtime worms shoot-em-up backed by an active gamers community. Dozens of levels and mods are available to provide endless gaming pleasure.
Video sampler: Screencast Sampler...See OpenLieroX in action.
SolarWolf:
(Available via official
website)SolarWolf is an action/arcade game written in Python.
Video tutorial:Working with the .run file extention to install, SolarWolf
Sudokuki: (Available
via Gslapt)or(Build from Source)Sudokuki, a class in: ./configure, make, make install .
Touchme: (build
from source)Remember the touchscreen games at your local tavern.