Between 2023-12-06 and 2023-12-13 there were 43 New Steam games released with Native Linux clients. For reference, during the same time, there were 316 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 13.6 % of total released titles.

There’s quite a few quality titles in this week. The one that caught my eye is CrossRoad OS, which mixes exploration and puzzles in a novel way inside an operating system:

Here’s a list of all the interesting titles from this week:

COSMIC CARNAGE: PROLOGUE (Free Game)

Released on 11 Dec, 2023, developed by LionSword and published by LionSword Studios. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual

About the game: Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

SOUL TOLERANCE: PROLOGUE

Released on 11 Dec, 2023, developed by Chaosmonger Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Indie

About the game: In a world where artificial intelligence is all that remains, be a robo-detective, and investigate a mind-bending case. Explore a futuristic Japan brought to life in detailed voxel art, and uncover a philosophical lore through tons of characters. Become AI and dive into the mystery of consciousness.

CROSSROAD OS

Released on 8 Dec, 2023, developed by Guy, and published by Daisy Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure

About the game: Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.

GARBAGE CREW!

Released on 8 Dec, 2023, developed by xeetsh, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie

About the game: Garbage Crew! is a chaotic, roguelike, couch coop game for up to four players. Work in a team to empty garbage cans, extinguish fires clean up the city and… fight?! All while keeping up with the garbage truck whose driver really hates to stop!

CHIKI-CHIKI

Released on 8 Dec, 2023, developed by Saltitude, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Racing, Sports

About the game: Chiki-Chiki is a multiplayer racing game staged in the colorful reefs of Batabada. This frenzic gameplay based on physics will make you want to challenge all of your friends & family through a smashing versus experience. Make sure you samba hard.

A DATE WITH DEATH (Free Game)

Released on 7 Dec, 2023, developed by Two and a Half Studios, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Free to Play

About the game: Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

PARCEL MANIA: FREE MULTIPLAYER MADNESS (Free Game)

Released on 6 Dec, 2023, developed by Sindria World, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free to Play

About the game: Parcel Mania is a frantic online or local splitscreen party game supporting up to 4 players in a match. Your #1 goal? Collect and deliver the most parcels and become the best courier connoisseur of the match! Collect parcels from their stations, or smack ‘em out of your friends hands.

GRIDROAD

Released on 6 Dec, 2023, developed by RAJACORP, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: GridRoad is a traffic optimisation simulation game. Build roads, place roadsigns and tweak traffic lights to build the most efficient traffic junction!

That’s it for today! See you next week.