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Questions about games and gaming on Ubuntu. Most other gaming-related questions can be asked on the Gaming StackExchange site.

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Can I play Windows (Steam) games on Ubuntu?

I am downloading Ubuntu and I really want to play Windows games from Steam but I don't want it to replace my OS.
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How do I install the library libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 required to run Dwarf Fortress?

I have downloaded Dwarf Fortress, and I believe I've collected all the required files. However, when I click on the df file, it asks me some things, I click on "Run," and nothing happens. The game just does not open at all. I am running Ubuntu 12.04…
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Issues installing Dwarf-Fortress libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 => not found

When I run ./df I get this error: ./libs/Dwarf_Fortress: error while loading shared libraries: libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory So I tried to install that lib by running: sudo apt-get install…
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Games for 2 players on same laptop?

I only have 1 laptop, and want to play with another person. No joystick/mouse/anything. What games can I use? As per meta: Don't add a new answer, but edit the Community Wiki answer. Requirements: Fun with two players Enjoyable without spending an…
Nicolas Raoul
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Error while loading shared libraries: libopenal.so.1 (Game 'pacapong' in Ubuntu 14.10)

I downloaded the game pacapong for Linux and tried to run the executable, which results in the error: $ ./runner ./runner: error while loading shared libraries: libopenal.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or…
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List of free MMOs for Ubuntu

Is there a list of free MMORPG games for Ubuntu somewhere? I know of Regnum Online. Any others?
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Could anybody recommend me some games for my kid in ubuntu?

I have installed tuxpaint, supertuxkart but would like to know which games are good for my kid who is 3 years old and likes to play games in computer very much. Thank you.
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Gaming on Ubuntu - How far can you take it?

I'm looking in to gaming on Ubuntu (using PlayOnLinux - i.e. wine). What is the most modern game you have run at an acceptable framerate and what hardware were you running? Did you have to tweak your wine or gfx card settings? If so, how?
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Where can I find websites that list games for Ubuntu?

This question is present as a matter of historical interest. While you are encouraged to help maintain its answers, please understand that "big list" questions are not generally allowed on AskUbuntu and will be closed per the FAQ. Not all games…
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Soccer games for linux

Are there soccer games such as FIFA (from EA-Sports) for linux. Which one are open source, which just free but with closed code and which are commercial ones.
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What racing games run on Ubuntu?

I am new to ubuntu. I used to play Need for Speed titles on Windows. What racing games run on ubuntu?
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Why won't Blizzard make Starcraft 2 compatible with Ubuntu?

Will this chicken-VS-egg problem of not having new top games for linux ever get solved?
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How to play PACMAN in terminal?

Is there some cli software or script for running pacman in terminal?. It is helpful i am looking for just-simple-pacman without huge graphics or somthing that used lot of resources through wine.
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Is it possible to play World of Warcraft?

Possible Duplicate: How to install World of Warcraft? It's the only reason I preserve Windows on my computer. However, is it possible to play the game in Ubuntu smoothly?
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Humble Bundle Closure Game: controls problem

When I start the Closure game the character keeps moving to the left as if I was pressing the left key on the keyboard. When I try to change the controls configurations the game closes. Any advice?
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