chepycou ,
@chepycou@rcsocial.net avatar

@mfat 0AD https://play0ad.com/

captainlezbian ,

FTL

terminhell ,

Go with a classic: Minecraft Java. Bonus - use the prism launcher for mod packs. Vanilla MC is kinda boring (at least once you see all the bonkers stuff mods can add, just like Skyrim XD )

TheRedSpade ,

I find it difficult to play vanilla Minecraft anymore. Every now and then my niece will ask if I'll play with her, so I'll boot up my switch. Other than that, modded is the way to go. I started shortly after Iskall85 started his single-player Vault Hunters series. Have yet to "finish" any pack, but they're fun!

flashgnash ,

That's the neat part, you never finish

TheRedSpade ,

A lot of the modern packs have quests. It could be considered finished when you complete all of those, which I haven't. Now I'm playing DW20 which doesn't have quests, so I can avoid all those judgemental looks I was giving myself.

LunarLoony ,
@LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

I'm generally happy just installing Mekanism and a few small extras, honestly. (Kind of wish BuildCraft was still a going concern, though... I miss those stupid quarries)

Tlaloc_Temporal ,

Man, just as that style of quarry fell out of popularity for being too laggy, Mojang went and fixed the cause of their lag. Now massive pits would be cool, but everyone uses direct replacement quarries or even just ore generators.

On the other hand, you could make a good ol' pit quarry yourself with Create! It's a bit harder, and probably more likely to break, but definitely impressive and unique.

LunarLoony ,
@LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

I do like Create a lot. I really need to spend some proper time with it!

melooone ,

Personally, I've been really enjoying the technical side of vanilla minecraft. Like building farms, machines and automation. So after I saw you mention quarries, I wanted to share my recent project. This machine destroys over 5 million blocks in total, and it's so satisfying to see it run.

LunarLoony ,
@LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

Impressive! Do you have a video of it in action? How does it work?

rnd ,

These days "games I can play on Linux" is, like, almost every game released on Steam. Install Steam via your package manager or Flatpak, set up your account, and the vast majority of both native and Steam Play-based games will install and run very well. (The only thing worth noting is that while Windows and Mac versions of games are indicated by Windows and Apple logos, Linux native games are indicated by the Steam logo for SteamOS.)

In addition to that, there are free and open-source games that may be available for installation straight from your package manager (or Flatpak). Here are some:

  • OpenTTD is a clone of Chris Sawyer's Transport Tycoon Deluxe series, but with massive improvements to both UI and game logic. Run a transportation company, move people and cargo from one place to another, make money, expand, compete against AI or human opponents in online multiplayer.

  • Xonotic is an original Quake/UT-style FPS. I don't play it much, but I have friends who really enjoy it.

  • "The Battle for Wesnoth" is a turn-based strategy game with gameplay reminiscent of console/handheld titles like Advance Wars, but redesigned to better suit PC gameplay. Has both singleplayer missions and online multiplayer.

iPhoneX ,

Try RAFT

utopiah ,

Going on a limb here but... it's basically the other way around, which games CAN'T you play on Linux. Basically games with actively prevent it via bad anticheat or DRMs.

Otherwise check ProtonDB.

My favorites being Baldur's Gate 3 at the moment but also, not addictive but really excellent Half-life: Alyx and more casually Viewfinder.

dog_ ,

Bloons Tower Defense 6

fraichu ,

Most addictive would be DoTA. You can probably find 10 million player with atleast 5k hours

the16bitgamer ,
@the16bitgamer@lemmy.world avatar

Here a quick run down of PC gaming in general and the state of it on Linux.

PC gaming has boiled down to Clients which will manage your games, this would be your Steam, EA App, Ubisoft Connect, GOG Galaxy, and many many more. These Clients act as both the Store to buy your games, the Game manager to install and delete your games, the online client to let you play online with friends, and the DRM to ensure that you and only you can play your games. Out side of GOG most PC games will not run without a client installed.

In Linux there is only officially Valve's Steam which is compatible. You can find Steam as a Flatpak or as a Package in your distros Package Manager. Thanks to Valve's Steam Deck console there is a shocking number of Linux native games to choose from, however thanks to Steams implementation of Wine called Proton, many native Windows games are also compatible. Proton can be enabled for all games in the settings, though the results cannot be guaranteed.

Hardware wise, your default controller is your mouse and keyboard. But Linux is compatible with, from my testing, any modern controller compatible with Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo systems. For certain generas of games you may want to consider getting a controller if you find your mouse and keyboard is frustrating to control your game with.

In terms of games it really depends on your tastes so a recommendation is difficult. I'd look at what TV Shows, books and other forms of entertainment you'd like to discover titles which you prefer. If you aren't afraid to raise the Jolly Roger you may find some classic games on older video game consoles online as ROM files which you can play on open source emulators. Linux is compatible with a wide array of them, though Retroarch is used as a hub that has a minor learning curve but is compatible with everything. (Just make sure to install the Flatpak version or the steam version).

Last piece of advice, Humble Bundle bundles is a good place to find a lot of games for cheap. Not all the games are bangers, but often can include games from small developers than can often fall between the cracks of many user recommendations. You can find them here: https://www.humblebundle.com/games

Here are some game recommendations which I feel would be fun to anyone who wants to play games.

  • Antichamber A Fun Indi puzzle game which twists reality and loop back onto itself.

  • Fallout 3/The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - Some of the more critically acclaimed games, both are adventure games in the same style, but Fallout has guns and based in the Post Apocalyptic Future, while Skyrim is more like Dungeons and Dragons.

  • The Stanly Parable - A Hysterical narrative adventure with no combat. A YouTube playthrough will explain the game better than I could.

  • Team Fortress 2 A Team Based First Person shooter, also the first Free game here. It's an older title but it still holds up and can be a lot of fun once you get the hang of it.

  • Besiege A sandbox medieval weapon construction game. The tutorials will get you going and you can many many silly things.

  • Portal/Portal 2 Puzzle Platformer shooter, where you play with physics to solve puzzles. It's a must play and is often on sale.

  • SimCity 3000/Cities Skylines A City Building game where you can build and manage your own City. SimCity is an older title but holds up well IMHO but Cities Skylines is a more modern game (Skylines 2 is a buggy unoptimized rushed mess. Avoid it for the time being)

  • Civilization 6 Strategy game where you can build an empire. I prefer 5, but 6 is the go to game right now.

  • Rollercoaster Tycoon/Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 Make your own theme park, from the rollercoaster to the rides. OpenRCT2 has a more modern look to the classic.

Now just because I am recommending Steam doesn't mean the other launcher won't work in Linux. Lutris and Bottles can be used to install and manage your Windows apps, with varying degrees of stability.

Crow ,

I got steam running and was able to download some games however a decent part of my library doesn’t allow me to download the games and says it’s only compatible on windows. Am I out of luck with those games or am I missing a step. I downloaded some of those same games on my steam deck so I assume i’m missing something just not sure what it is.

the16bitgamer ,
@the16bitgamer@lemmy.world avatar

In Settings you'll find an option called "Compatibility" here you'll find 2 options, I'll advise the Steam Play for supported titles, but the all other titles option is more desirable, but the results may not be desirable.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/6f85065c-7794-4e70-9287-c2d63eb31aed.png

Crow ,

goat, i appreciate the help!

jadedwench ,

Like other posts, Factorio. You will lose sleep. Set timers...

Proton and Vulkan make most things easy-ish if you are using Steam. Note that there is a little properties button on the game page that you probably need to use to force it to use Proton so it will install. Proton DB is your friend. Lutris + Wine is pretty good too. Proton is just Wine with enhancements.

You may find Helldivers a lot of fun too, especially if you can play with friends. It is suitably ridiculous in the best way and is sort of human vs aliens/robots. All of the humans (us) play on co-op teams to bring Democracy to the universe. There is a game master from the company that makes it that is leading the war against us. Like I said, suitably ridiculous. Most of my friends are playing it nightly and it will be a big part of our LAN party this weekend.

andrew ,
@andrew@radiation.party avatar

Classicube for that simple block-building itch

Peasley ,

Stardew Valley is a very relaxing and fun game where you start a farm in a small town. It has also has optional multiplayer. I found it very addictive.

mortrek ,

Less relaxing if you know that it has actual goals. There's no actual repercussions if you fail, you just don't get patted on the back as much. If you have that perfectionistic, completionist attitude, there's still a tiny bit of stress. I wish the game had 0 expectations, but it's still mostly relaxing.

Unreliable ,

OSRS

LunarLoony ,
@LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

Down this path lies oblivion. (Source: been playing RS / OSRS on and off for over 20 years)

Blisterexe ,
@Blisterexe@lemmy.zip avatar

Download steam to buy and play games first:
store.steampowered.com

Euphoma ,

osu! is a free and open source rhythm game. Its pretty much the best pc rhyrhm game.

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