Chapter 10. Games

Table of Contents

Popular Games
Arcade Games
Card, Puzzle and Board Games
Kids' Games
Strategy and Simulation Games
Windows Games

Explore Xubuntu's Games menu by pressing ApplicationsGames.

Xubuntu comes with 16 games by default, including Aisleriot Solitaire, Gnometris and Mines. There are many more games which can be installed optionally. This section is intended to give a summary of some of the games which are available for you to install and play.

Popular Games

A list of some of the most popular games available in Xubuntu.

Neverball

Neverball, part puzzle and part action game, is a test of skill. The object of the game is to roll the ball through an obstacle course before time runs out by tilting the floor.

Included with the Neverball package is the game Neverputt. Neverputt is a hot-seat multiplayer miniature golf game based on Neverball. Installing Neverputt by itself is not currently possible.

  1. Install the neverball package from the Universe repository.

  2. Click ApplicationsGamesNeverball to play Neverball.

  3. Click ApplicationsGamesNeverputt to start the Neverputt game.

Scorched3D

Scorched3D is a 3D remake of Scorched Earth, an artillery duel game.

You must have your video card's hardware-accelerated 3D drivers installed in order to play Scorched3D

  1. Install the scorched3d package from the Universe repository.

  2. To start Scorched3D, choose ApplicationsGamesScorched 3D.

Chromium

Chromium is a fast paced, arcade-style, top-scrolling space shooter. As a captain of the Chromium B.S.U., the objective is to deliver supplies to the troops on the front line. The ship has a small fleet of robotic fighters which you control from the relative safety of the Chromium vessel. More information about the game can be found on the Chromium website.

  1. Install the chromium package from the Universe repository (see Add/Remove Applications).

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesChromium to play Chromium.

Frozen Bubble

Frozen Bubble is a clone of the popular Puzzle Bobble game. The object of the game is to shoot bubbles into groups of the same color to cause them to pop. Features include 100 single-player levels, a two-player mode, as well as music and striking graphics. More information about the game can be found on the Frozen Bubble website.

  1. Install the frozen-bubble package from the Universe repository.

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesFrozen Bubble to play Frozen Bubble.

SuperTux

SuperTux is a classic 2D jump and run sidescroller game in a style similar to the original Super Mario Bros. games. Features include 9 enemies, 26 playable levels, software and OpenGL rendering modes, configurable joystick and keyboard input, new music and completely redone graphics. More information about the game can be found on the SuperTux website.

  1. Install the supertux package from the Universe repository.

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesSuperTux to start the SuperTux game.

PlanetPenguin Racer

PlanetPenguin Racer is a fork created from the last GPL-licenced version of Tux Racer. In addition to the levels from the original game, PlanetPenguin Racer also includes additional levels which have been developed by the community. The object of the game is to slide down the mountain, collecting fish as you go, and trying to reach the finish line in the shortest amount of time.

  1. Install the planetpenguin-racer package from the Universe repository.

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesPlanet Penguin Racer to play the game.

Tremulous

Tremulous is a free, open source game that blends a team based First Person Shooter (FPS) with elements of a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game. Players can choose from two unique races, aliens and humans. The objective is to eliminate the opposing team by not only killing the opposing players but also removing their ability to respawn by destroying the spawn structures. More information about the game can be found on the Tremulous website.

  1. Install the tremulous package from the Universe repository.

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesTremulous to play Tremulous.

Nexuiz

Nexuiz is a 3D deathmatch game based on the Darkplaces engine, which is an advanced Quake 1 engine built on OpenGL technology. It includes 17 maps, 15 player models, advanced UI, and an available master server allowing you to play people from all over the world. More information about the game can be found on the Nexuiz website.

  1. Install the nexuiz package from the Universe repository.

  2. Press ApplicationsGamesNexuiz to start Nexuiz.