game – Heard of Linux?

Steam is a gaming platform that is the main provider of games for Linux. It is known around the world as a top notch gaming service. By using Steam, hundreds of games become instantly at your disposal. While not every game is on Steam, the majority of them are. And the best part is that it is free! Just set up an account and you are good to go! After that, many games are free to play.

Portable Linux Games

While Portable Linux Games is not an application per se, it is another way to get games for Linux. Portable Linux Games is a website that features many desktop games, most of which are made with Linux in mind. Simply scroll down to the game you are looking for and then click on it. After that, just select the Download icon, download it, and proceed to install it. After that, your desired game will be available.

Chrome Web store

Wishing to play something simple like Pacman or Solitare? Then the Chrome Web Store is just the place for you. Here many simple games can be found, all of them free to play and install. However, users must be warned that in order to use anything from the Chrome Web Store, they must either have Google Chrome, Opera, or Vivaldi installed as their browser. If this fits your description, then this may be just for you.

Want to use Linux but feel a need for games? While it is true thatthere are more games available for Windows, there are special Linux distros that have attempted to bridge that barrier. With these distros, Steam is guaranteed to work out of the box and so will Wine, a programs that allows you to run many Windows programs (including games) on Linux. So here we go!

Steam OS

Steam OS is, well, the name kind of says it all. It is a Linux distro that has been specifically tailored for exemplary performance with Steam. While by default only Steam is available and not a traditional desktop, if Desktop Mode is enabled, then you will get your familiar desktop back. After that, it is easy to install anything you are used to in a Linux distro. Using this distro, you can be guaranteed that Steam games will work for you out of the box.

Lakka

Lakka is a Linus distro that targets those who wish to play retro games on Linux. This distro allows you to turn your computer into a retro gaming console through the power of Linux. However, it does not have any actual Desktop Environment and can only be used for retro gaming. Due to a lack of a DE, this Linux distro is extremely small. So small in fact, that it can be run on just about anything, including a Raspberry Pie.

Game Drift Linux

Game Drift Linux is a distro that strives to make Windows games available to play on Linux. Through this distro, thousands of Windows games easily become available to install and play. However, there is a catch: one element used to make this work, called Crossover, costs a little over $50.00 a year. If you would rather go the cheap way (I mean, who wouldn’t) it is still possible to play and install from a selection of 2,500 games. The price tag just comes in f you want an even wider selection.

Summary:

For Those That Want To Play Games On Steam:

Steam OS

For Those Who Want To Play Retro Style Games:

Lakka

For Those Who Want To Play Windows Games:

Game Drift Linux

In addition, if you wish to play games on Linux but not install a specific distro to do so, there are a few things you can do:

Install Wine and PlayonLinux from your Software Center.
Install Steam from your Software Center
Use the Game Drift Linux distro’s Game store online without installing their distro.
Use the Portable Linux Games website to download and then install games.
Purchase games from gog.com
Look for games on the Chrome Web Store.
Simply search in your Software Center.