Between 2024-07-10 and 2024-07-17 there were 69 New Steam games released with Native Linux clients. For reference, during the same time, there were 661 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 10.4 % of total released titles. This time there’s Enlisted from Gaijin, released as Free-to-Play - think War Thunder but in infantry mode this time. Seems like they did a solid job in terms of gameplay, while you need to be aware this is a cash-cow by design: you can play it for Free but it won’t be as far unless you spend some money in it.

Here’s a whole list of games worth checking for this week on Linux:

ACRE CRISIS

Released on 17 Jul, 2024, developed by David Pateti, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie

About the game: In 1992, a brigade of the Brazilian Military Police ventured into the remote Acre region to investigate mysterious deaths caused by wild animals. Upon arrival, the soldiers found themselves cornered and must now escape from a group of hungry dinosaurs

CAPTAIN CONTRAPTION’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Released on 17 Jul, 2024, developed by Pill Bug Interactive, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Simulation

About the game: A contraption building game. Design and build your own machines to combine ingredients to make chocolates. Automate production using simple components to create ingenious contraptions, which are as satisfying to watch as they are to optimise.

ENLISTED (Free Game)

Released on 16 Jul, 2024, developed by Darkflow Software and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free to Play

About the game: In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

COUNTERPICK LABS (Free Game)

Released on 12 Jul, 2024, developed by UrbanMotmot, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie, Free to Play, Early Access

About the game: Counterpick Labs is a free platform fighter where you mix and match gear to build your perfect loadout. Featuring a single player story mode, a roguelike PvP mode where you earn powerful upgrades as you fight, and a classic no-frills PvP mode.

WASTELANDER

Released on 12 Jul, 2024, developed by Appstronaut Studios, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Strategy

About the game: Wastelander is a turn-based strategy game where you must survive and escape from a desolate planet ravaged by powerful storms. Build a colony from nothing, find and unlock unique buildings and re-activate powerful relics to protect yourself. Will you survive and get off the planet?

HORTICULAR

Released on 11 Jul, 2024, developed by inDirection Games and published by Slug Disco. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: You have been magically summoned by mysterious gnomes to restore a long-lost garden. Attract adorable animals, build a lush environment, and immerse yourself in this relaxing garden-builder. Will you manage to reclaim the wasteland or succumb to a looming corruption?

HAMSTER PLAYGROUND (Free Game)

Released on 11 Jul, 2024, developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation, Free to Play

About the game: Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!