10 best games for Ubuntu

    Most people who have switched from Windows or Mac OS to Ubuntu are faced with the fact that their favorite games do not work on Ubuntu. And the fact is that game studios pay little attention to the Linux platform due to the fact that Windows is more widespread, and there is an opinion that Linux-based distributions are not widespread and unstable. It was for this that Ubuntu was created, in which a user-friendly interface was implemented and sufficient stability.
    This topic is based on an old LinuxGames07 blog entry and contains an overview of the top ten games for Ubuntu, as well as an installation method, screenshot and video about the game and its description.

    1.Tremulous



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    A multiplayer game, a mixture of genres of 3D-action (FPS) and real-time strategy (RTS). The game works on the basis of the Quake III game engine and was originally created as a modification (mod) to the Quake III game.


    Installation:
    sudo apt-get install tremulous

    2. Gridwars


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    Port of the popular free game Geometry Wars with the Xbox 360. Moderately attractive, albeit simplistic game. The gameplay is somewhat similar to the famous Crimsonland. Well, the file size is just ridiculous by today's standards ...


    Installation:
    linux.softpedia.com | gridwars.marune.de

    3. Vdrift


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    A car simulator based on drift (as you might guess from the name). Excellent physics, a storm of emotions, 21 types of cars, including the Porsche from Formula 1, and a bunch of tracks are waiting for you.


    Installation:
    sudo apt-get install vdrift vdrift-data

    4. World of Padman


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    World of Padman is a funny comic book world about a character named Padman. You have to fight with microscopic heroes on the desktop, the lawn of the house or sewer with the same small opponents.


    Installation:
    padworld.myexp.de

    5. Nexuiz


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    3D first-person shooter based on the modified Quake engine. In Nexuiz, you can crash both in the network version with real opponents and with bots.


    Installation:
    alientrap.org

    6. Scorched 3D


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    The gameplay is very simple and does not require much skill. Players are randomly placed on a three-dimensional map and seek to destroy the enemy’s tank. It is allowed to adjust the angle of rotation and the strength of the shot, as well as choose ammunition and equipment.
    In one move, the participant can either fire a shot or move his military equipment to another location. Another element of the gameplay includes the economy system, where participants buy weapons and other devices for the money earned by killing opponents. Each type of ammunition or other inventory has its own different properties. One of the main features of the game is the graphics engine, which allows you to completely change the landscape on the map. (from Wikipedia )


    Installation:
    Ubuntu Application Center> Games> Scorched 3D

    7. Glest


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    Real time strategy. The first version was released in 2001.
    The game takes place in a fictional world. The player is given two gaming nations, Mages (Magic) and Techs (Tech). Since the release of version 2.0, there have been many changes affecting all aspects of the game. The gameplay is very similar to Warcraft 3. (from Wikipedia )


    Installation:
    linux.softpedia.com

    8. Flight Gear


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    Flight simulator, which will allow you to feel like a pilot of many civilian and military aircraft and helicopters, take off and land at airports in most cities of the world.

    Installation:
    Ubuntu Application Center> Games> Flightgear

    9. Battle for Wesnoth


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    The war for control over the settlements with the help of various military units, each of which has its pros and cons on different types of terrain and against different types of attacks. Units are gaining experience and gaining new levels; they can be used in subsequent campaigns.



    Installation:
    Ubuntu Application Center> Games> Battle of Wesnoth

    10. Alien Arena




    Free network shooter with a first-person view. The game combines the atmosphere of 1950s science fiction and gameplay similar to Quake, Doom, and Unreal Tournament. (from Wikipedia )



    Installation:
    packages.ubuntu.com |sudo apt-get install alien-arena

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