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Linux (GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like and POSIX-compliant computer operating system designed to be a free and open source software for development and distribution. The defining component is its Linux kernel, first released on 5 October 1991, by Linus Torvalds.

Originally developed for Intel x86-based computers, it has been ported to more computer hardware platforms than any other operating system. Linux also runs on embedded systems, such as mobile phones, tablet computers, network routers, building automation controls, televisions and video game consoles.

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  • Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (Remake) (2017)

    Developed by Lizardcube for LNX, MAC, WIN, , PS4, XOne

    Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (Remake) is a platform game developed by Lizardcube and released on Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
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  • Hearts of Iron IV (2016)

    Developed by Paradox Development for LNX, MAC, WIN

    Hearts of Iron IV is a real time strategy game being developed Paradox Development and is due to be published by Paradox Interactive for Windows PC, Linux, and Mac OS in 2015.
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  • Homefront: The Revolution (2016)

    Developed by Deep Silver, Crytek for LNX, MAC, WIN, PS4, XOne

    Homefront: The Revolution is a first person shooter originally developed by Crytek but now being developed by Deep Silver Dambuster following Crytek's financial difficulties. It will be published by Deep Silver for Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. 
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  • Firewatch (2016)

    for LNX, MAC, WIN, PS4

    Firewatch is an adventure game released on Linux, Mac OS,Microsoft Windows. Firewatch is a single-player first-person video game where you, as a man named Henry, explore the Wyoming wilderness after taking a summer job as a fire lookout. What is supposed to be a peaceful respite from your complicated life takes a turn when you start to question some of the things that are happening to you. Your only human connection is over a handheld radio, which you’ll use to speak with Delilah, your supervisor, about the things both of you are experiencing.
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  • XCOM 2 (2016)

    Developed by Firaxis Games for LNX, MAC, WIN, PS4, XOne

    XCOM 2 is a strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and released on Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
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