Three Linux games benefit from consistent discounts on Steam during this weekend. Dead Island, a horror first-person action game taking place on a tropical island crawling with zombies, is available for 4,99€, with a 75% discount. The offer ends Monday, March 26. Dead Island has single-player and multi-player modes.
Dead Island combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.
The games in the X series which are also available for Linux include X Rebirth, X3 Terran Conflict and X3 Reunion. The games take place in a distant future, and carry the player through a huge universe.
X Rebirth represents a spectacular new beginning for the X series, offering loyal fans and newcomers alike a vast, vivid and extremely detailed universe to explore throughout the game. Varied gameplay elements such as action-packed space combat, detailed trading mechanics and high-speed space exploration with fast travel allow players to experience a truly unique space saga that will keep them hooked for dozens of hours. X Rebirth features a whole new user experience – it is easier than ever to start with, and remains as deep as fans expect it.
The games benefit from a 66% discount on all titles, so the original X Rebirth is available for 13,59€, while X Terran Conflict is available for 5,43€. The offer ends on Monday, March 26. In addition, X Rebirth and X3 are free to play during this weekend.
Broken Sword is a mystery solving game, and Broken Sword 5 is the latest installment of the series, with three of the games in the franchise being available for Linux too (Broken Sword, Broken Sword 2 and Broken Sword 5). The games benefit from a 60% discount this weekend, and their prices vary between 1,59€ and 9,19€.
Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery… A robbery… a murder… and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series.
