This article is a brief selection of shooter and strategy games for Linux. It’s not intended to be a complete list, but you can dig into much more information and links by checking the included references at the end of the article.

Shooter Games

AssaultCube is a first-person shooter
http://assault.cubers.net

Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a 3D first-person shooter with integrated map editing mode
http://sauerbraten.org

Nexuiz is a first-person shooter
http://www.alientrap.org/nexuiz

Project: Starfighter a multi-directional, objective based shooter game
http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/projects/starfighter.php

Urban Terror is a standalone Quake III Arena first-person shooter
http://www.urbanterror.info/news/home  Read more...

I don’t know about your game preferences, but I sure do enjoy war games, especially those I can play online against other players. It really brings out my competitive spirit and it gets me away from the cares of daily life.

The Warrior Life.

To really get “in the groove”, I choose a game that lets me play the role of a fighter. A role playing game (RPG) is one that lets my imagination get into the situation, into the world created just for a particular game. An online war RPG game lets me live through the game character, fighting for my survival and struggling to do as much damage (earn the most points) as I make my way through the map.  Read more...

Kids have so many choices these days! There are so many games they can play, and there are many platforms they can use. These include a personal computer (PC) and the numerous devices designed especially for gaming. The game consoles include small portable devices, and larger ones suitable for home use.  Read more...

Parents should learn about kids online game sites and be aware of the dangers. Here are some practical tips.  Read more...

When visiting a video game store, it’s easy to feel lost in the many available products. If you’re new to gaming, it looks like a sea of color, and you will likely feel overwhelmed. When this happens, all the games start to look the same.

If you’re an adult trying to buy a game for a young person, you will appreciate some guidance. The following advice is meant to give you a practical plan.  Read more...