And by the looks of it, the game’s popularity isn’t fading in the 2020s.

Project Zomboidis available on Linux and runs great.

If you’re more of a sci-fi fan, there’s the space 4X gameStellaris.

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Note that most games in Valve’s arsenal have native Linux ports.

Before I move on, I beg of you to tryPortal 2if you haven’t already.

I still start an occasional run, even though I’ve unlocked pretty much everything in the game.

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What I’m trying to say is, go and playSlay the Spire, now.

The game also rewards successful runs with cool new mecha teams, each utilizing a different play style.

Subset Games, the studio behindInto the Breach, is one of the trailblazers of the modern roguelike craze.

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Alternatively, if you have aNetflix subscription it’s possible for you to playInto the Breachfor free.

These are enough reasons to recommend this one to all native Linux gamers.

If you crave an old-school 3D platformer,Psychonauts 2ticks all the boxes.

Tux, the Linux mascot, with a gamepad on the right side and some screens in the background.

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9Dusk

Duskis my favoriteboomer shooter, and I’ve played alotof them.

It won me over like no other boomer shooter did.

Play this one if you crave a native Linux retro-revival shooter.

The entire trilogy has native Linux ports, though the first game isn’t available for purchase anymore.

Wondering which Linux distro you should be using, as a gamer?