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 lucid-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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Version: 3.3.6-1~getdeb1

This project provides an extended version of the free 3D real-time strategy game Glest.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-08-14 18:31:30 | Changes

Version: 2.2.2-1~getdeb1

Freeciv is a free clone of the turn based strategy game Civilization. In this game, each player becomes leader of a civilisation, fighting to obtain the ultimate goal: the extinction of all other civilisations.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-08-03 22:18:57 | Changes

Version: 2.6.1-1~getdeb1

Bos Wars is a futuristic real-time strategy game. It is possible to play against human opponents over local network (LAN), internet, or against the computer.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-05-06 20:14:34 | Changes

Version: 0.0.0+r07732~pre-alpha-1~getdeb1

Historically based Real Time Strategy game focusing on the years 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. It is a war/economy strategy game allowing you to recreate or rewrite the ancient history of western civilisations.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-07-23 19:08:14 | Changes

Version: 1:15-1~getdeb1

Widelands is a strategy game aiming for gameplay similar to Settlers II by BlueByte. In this game, you start out on a small piece of land with nothing more than a few of useful resources. Using those, you can build yourself an empire with many thousands of inhabitants. On your way towards this goal, you will have to build up an economic infrastructure, explore the lands around you and face enemies who are trying to rule the world just like you do.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-05-20 22:29:17 | Changes