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: 0.0.012c-1~getdeb1

Bitfighter is a free multi-player 2-D space combat game with Robotron-like controls. It's a team-based strategy game featuring retro vector graphics and customizable ships. It's fast, fun, and frenetic.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-07-22 18:17:59 | Changes

Version: 1.5-1~getdeb2

Super Transball 2 is a Thrust like game. It is inspired in Zara Thrusta for the Amiga 500, is a small (under 1MB), but very adictive game, try it!

Available for Ubuntu: 9.10, 10.04

Updated: 2010-03-10 11:48:01 | Changes

Version: 0.0+20090527-1~getdeb1

'The Babylon Project' is a group of dedicated individuals who are trying to bring the essence of Babylon 5 space combat to FreeSpace 2 SCP, an award winning space combat simulation from Volition Incorporated, open sourced in 2002.

Available for Ubuntu: 9.10

Updated: 2010-01-21 11:46:29 | Changes

Version: 1.73.4-1~getdeb4

The purpose of the game is to fly from planet to planet, buying and selling goods, shooting pirates or committing acts of piracy.

Available for Ubuntu: 9.10

Updated: 2010-03-10 19:06:02 | Changes

Version: 0.4.2-1~getdeb4

NAEV is a 2D space trading and combat game, in a similar vein to Escape Velocity. NAEV is played from a top-down perspective, featuring fast-paced combat, many ships and outfits, and a large galaxy to explore. The game is highly open-ended, letting players proceed at their own paces.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04

Updated: 2010-04-08 14:32:01 | Changes