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The penultimate list of Free Linux games, with over 100 titles (and most of 'em work on Windows too) (www.reddit.com)
submitted 7 months ago by ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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This list is a little old, so some of the links may not work anymore, but overall it's still a pretty solid compendium for any budget concious Linux (or Windows) gamer!

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[–] daddy32@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Good list. Covering many different categories. Have found every game I thought of. I like that the roguelikes listed are the actual, "classic" roguelikes. What I don't like: inclusion of the games that cost money to play (via in-game purchases). These should be at least marked as such, pretending they are free is not OK.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Back when I created this list, I had the mindset that if I did include a game with the a Free to Play monetary model, it would only be eligible if it was absolutely not Pay to Win, and if it was possible to have a lot of fun without and be on a fully equal playing field spending a dime.

Looking over the list again, I think you're right in that a couple titles (runescape, eledivin, and argueably EVE online) really don't meet that criteria.

However, I think others such as CS:GO, TF2, and War Thunder still deserve a spot on the list, as you're still experiencing the full game with no disadvantage without spending anything.

But I will remove those titles and put Free To Play in the description of the others.