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Vectoroids is an SDL game based on the codebase for Agendaroids, an Xlib game for Linux-based PDAs. Both games are vector-based (versus sprite-based) asteroid shooting games similar to the classic arcade game "Asteroids."

Vectoroids includes color, sound, music, background graphics, and joystick support.

Vectoroids won 3rd place in the SDL game programming contest held in Decmber 2001 by Loki Games, Linux Journal and No Starch Press!

License: free

Vega Strike is a 3d OpenGL Action RPG space sim for Windows/Linux that allows a player to trade and bounty hunt in the spirit of Elite. You start in an old beat up Wayfarer cargo ship, with endless possibility before you and just enough cash to scrape together a life. Yet danger lurks in the space beyond.

License: free

Additional System Requirements: OpenGL (glxgears works) no other requirements (all statically linked)

Vendetta Online is a massively multiplayer game, which will permit thousands of players to interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast, persistent universe. Users may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry, military heros, or outlaws. A fast-paced, realtime "twitch" style combat model gives intense action, coupled with the backdrop of RPG gameplay in a massive online galaxy. Three major player factions form a delicate balance of power, with several NPC sub-factions creating situations of economic struggle, political intrigue and conflict. The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience.

The game has a free, no-strings-attached trial period, with no personal information or credit card required. Subscriptions start at less than $7 a month for larger prepaid time blocks, or $9.99 monthly.

License: commercial (9.99)

Additional System Requirements:

• 1ghz Pentium III or Athlon (Mac and Windows versions also available).
• 256mb of system ram
• A GLX-accelerated video card (32mb GeForce1 class or better)
• Glibc 2.2 or better
• GTK+ 2.0 or better
• ALSA or OSS for sound

Sit down. Strap in-- and get ready to blaze your way through 9 stages of furious racing action. Pass cars at breakneck speed to advance to the next stage. But it takes more than just sheer speed to win this race-- you'll also need a steady hand as you manoever your vehicle through wicked curves.

License: unknown

Additional System Requirements:

• Allegro
• DUMB

Vertris is a simple cross-platform Tetris clone written in C that uses the Allegro library for graphics. It is covered under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

License: free

Additional System Requirements: Allegro 4.2

Tetris for Linux console. It's much better looking than Tetris for Terminals. The commands work like Nintendo Tetris, not the original Tetris (hold down space to drop a piece quickly, let go and it drops at the normal rate). This is just the standard tetris-like game, with no special pieces or features. Overall, a well-done game---the interface is pretty, and I didn't encounter any bugs.

License: free