How to Install Games from PlayDeb

Use the following instructions:

  1. Install the playdeb package.

  2. Or configure the repository manually:

    Go to System-Administration-Software Sources, Third-Party Software tab, Add:

    deb http://archive.getdeb.net/ubuntu jaunty-getdeb games

    Add the repository GPG key, open a terminal window and type:

    wget -q -O- http://archive.getdeb.net/getdeb-archive.key | sudo apt-key add -

  3. Click the "Install this now" button below the screenshot of the desired game.

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Vikings of Midgard - A retro (SNES style) 2D Role Playing Game.

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Version: 0.0.20090923-1~getdeb1

The viking Gods have been too lax in their rulership of the world, and a shadowy menace prepares to usurp power from them. It will take all your strength, courage, and wits to stop this dastardly plan! Featuring glorious pixelation artwork by Fenrir-Lunaris.

Available for Ubuntu: 9.04, 9.10

Homepage | License: GPL |

Updated: 2009-09-23 22:08:02 | Changes

Stone Soup - Free rogue-like game of exploration and treasure-hunting

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Version: 0.5.1-1~getdeb1

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a fun, free rogue-like game of exploration and treasure-hunting in dungeons filled with dangerous and unfriendly monsters in a quest for the mystifyingly fabulous Orb of Zot.

Available for Ubuntu: 9.04

Watch Video | Homepage | License: Crawl GPL |

Updated: 2009-08-30 13:36:02 | Changes