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Play as Harry Potter in The Sorcerer's Stone in an adventure, platformer and Quidditch flying game. Meet many of the famous Wizards and characters from the movies. Hop your way through linear levels and use your magic to find secrets and conqueror your enemies.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
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Dungeons and Dragons Online is now a classic MMORPG based on the table-top gaming D&D. After many singleplayer D&D games, Turbine finaly created the epic Kingdom of Cormyr within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Explore the world as one of the classic D&D classes and spend hundreds of hours completing quests, developing your characters skills and of course... slaying D&D minions.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dungeons and Dragons Online in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the ddo.com version of Dungeons and Dragons Online. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 2.0-staging

Wine...

Lara Croft is searching for her Mom and the secrets that surround her dissapearance. Explore underwater caves, ancient tombs and the mysterious power of Thor... but, you are not alone! This episode of Tomb Raider is filled with clever puzzles, creative jumps, hardcore splunking and lots of action.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Tomb Raider Underworld in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Tomb Raider Underworld. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine...

The Hobbit is an action platformer where you play as Bilbo Baggins living out Tolkens Hobbit books. Fight wolves, sneak around Trolls, collect gems & coins, complete tasks to help Thorin Oakenshield and the dwarves reach Lonely Mountain.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing The Hobbit in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail CD ROM version of The Hobbit. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right
...

Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a first person shooter that will immerse you in destructible firefights with realistic weapon physics, land vehicles, air vehicles in singleplayer and multi-player environments. In other words... Bad Company 2 is amazing!



Multi-player has not yet been tested for this guide.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Battlefield Bad Company 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Battlefield Bad Company 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine...

Free the land from Mages who dominate the world with the power of Starfall. Utilize the power of Sun Orb and Starstone to slay their minions in the darkest of dungeons.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Mageslayer in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Mageslayer. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting...

As the third installment of the Fable series, you can play as the Prince or Princess to save the Kingdom from your evil brother. Play mini-games to earn coins, explore forests, caves, dungeons and even bandit camps. Quests range from typical go-get-me-this-item and save us from the zombie boss, to silly re-enacting ghost plays. There is always something to do in Fable III.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Fable III in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail DVD version of Fable III. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...

It’s FOSS is a blog that focuses on Open Source in general and Linux in particular.

While there are several other Linux blogs on the internet, It’s FOSS specifically focuses on beginners to Linux world. Its motto is to make your desktop Linux experience better. The aim of It’s FOSS is to increase the number of Linux desktop users and that aim is achieved by helping them to solve various issues one might encounter. Tutorials are written keeping beginners in mind with screenshots and proper steps.



If you wonder how come It’s FOSS is different from several other blogs in the same arena, let me tell you one thing. All the tips, tricks and tutorials are tried and tested first by me on my Dell Inspiron N4010 in the past and Acer Aspire R13 currently. I won’t suggest you to try anything which I haven’t tried myself.

Apart from how-to tutorials, It’s FOSS also provides information on various...

Mother Badger has to protect her cubs from a dangerous forest. Nurture each cub and lead them through dense terrain with a unique graphical style.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Shelter in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Shelter. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right


Click Next

Downloading Wine


Extracting

Downloading Gecko...

Consortium is an excellent mix of Role Playing and First Person Shooter in a Sci-fi Mystery experience. You will play as "Six" the new Bishop of starship Consortium investigating a mysterious murder. This is a dialog heavy, interactive murder mystery on a single spaceship.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Consortium in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Consortium. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Nation Red is an arena zombie shooter. Power-ups, level-up, select skills and mow down those minions... That's about it. There is an online and local co-op feature too.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Nation Red in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Nation Red. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2 and 2.12-staging no longer work with Steam.

Click Tools...

Re-live the 80's by saving the princess in a cavernous world of minions and bosses. In Spelunky, you can climb, jump, run, whip and explode your way through dangerous caves. Find the merchant and replenish your bombs or rope... Be careful, that is a long drop... you might want to bring along a friend.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Spelunky in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Spelunky. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the...

Freedom Force is a squad-based tactical action game. Take control of Minute Man and his team of heroes using thei unique abilities to elminiate the threatening 3rd Reich. Explore earthly levels and other dimensions to foil the plans of the Blitzkrieg and his henchmen.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Freedom Force vs 3rd Reich in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Freedom Force vs 3rd Reich. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the...

You are the President of your own island, manage it any way you like... become a dictator, design the layout of your cities, fend off protests, build an army or build a tourist trap. Everything is up to you. Will you build a successful civilization or will it crumble?



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Tropico 3 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Tropico 3. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.5

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.5
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

DiRT needs not introduction!
Racing outdoors is the game....



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Dirt 3 Complete in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Dirt 3 Complete. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Note: Wine versions older than 2.0.2 and 2.12-staging no longer work with Steam.

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it...

Advent Rising is a 3rd person action shooter in a Halo-inspired world. Actually, everything seems to be Halo-inspired from the enemies, story, weapons and vehicles. Save the human race from Seekers in a linear action packed world as you eliminate waves of alien enemies with an arsenal of weapons, driving vehicles and flying ships.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Advent Rising in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Advent Rising. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation
Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

Take No Prisoners is a classic top-down dual-stick action shooter by Raven Software. Battle hostile factions in San Antoinio Texas in a post-apocalyptic near future. Solve puzzles, use stealth or agressive weapons to slay Robots, Aliens, Mercenaries and Faction Soldiers.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Take No Prisoners in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Take No Prisoners. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it
Click the arrow pointing...

Gun down varmits as the Marshal with your six-shooter, winston and shotgun. Hunt down the criminals who killed your wife and kidnapped your daughter.

Outlaws was a classic western shooter from the day it was released! Using the Jedi game engine, LucasArts purposely used 2D sprites in a 3D world to create a classic Doom-ish feel in a western setting. Even the cutscenes were animated in the style of their adventure games.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Outlaws in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Outlaws. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

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Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb takes you on an action adventure with Indie through Aztec Dungeons, Jungles and epic ruins. Sneak past mercenaries or take them out with your whip, pistol, shotguns or even hand to hand. Each ruin presents challenging jump tricks and stealth kills to reach the exit.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the GOG version of Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb . Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"
...

Starsky & Hutch is an arcade driving shooting game where you play as undercover cops. Drive around the city shooting power-ups and criminals as they try to escape the law. The best technique is smashing them into buildings and other cars.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Starsky & Hutch in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Starsky & Hutch. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17.3 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.10
Wine: 1.8.4

Wine Installation

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.8.4
Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...