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 oneiric-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.

  4. If you are using Kubuntu please check bug 476853.

  5. If the application cannot be found, run this command and try again:

    sudo apt-get update

hide this from showing in the future


Version: 2.4.0-1~getdeb1

BZFlag is a free on-line multi-player cross-platform open source 3D tank battle game. The name originates from "Battle Zone capture the Flag".

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.10

Updated: 2011-12-13 20:44:13 | Changes

Version: 1.1-1~getdeb1

Free japanese visual novel game, translated into English. This package includes both Narcissu and Narcissu: Side 2nd.

Available for Ubuntu: 11.10, 10.04

Updated: 2011-12-04 13:46:23 | Changes

Version: 2.7.1-1~getdeb1

Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker is a game design tool based on the Cube 2 engine that allows users to quickly and easily create and edit their own worlds while playing the game, even cooperatively.

Available for Ubuntu: 11.10

Updated: 2011-11-28 17:48:10 | Changes

Version: 0.5.0-1~getdeb1

Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself. Xonotic is a direct successor of the Nexuiz project with years of development between them, and it aims to become the best possible open-source FPS (first-person-shooter) of its kind.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.04, 11.10

Updated: 2011-10-04 20:17:52 | Changes

Version: 1:1.1.12.11-1~getdeb1

ManaPlus is extended client for Evol Online, The Mana World and similar servers based on eAthena fork. As a 2D style game, Evol Online aims to create a friendly environment where. people can escape reality and interact with others while enjoying themselves. through a fantasy style game. The Mana World (TMW) is a serious effort to create an innovative free and. open source MMORPG. TMW uses 2D graphics and aims to create a large and. diverse interactive world.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.10

Updated: 2011-12-11 12:26:31 | Changes