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.

  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

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Version: 1.4.1-1~getdeb1

ScummVM is an interpreter and emulator for several classic graphic point-and-click adventure games. Support is currently available for: Adventure Soft's Simon the Sorcerer 1 and 2; Revolution's Beneath A Steel Sky, Broken Sword 1, and Broken Sword 2; Flight of the Amazon Queen; Wyrmkeep's Inherit the Earth; Coktel Vision's Gobliiins; and games based on LucasArts' SCUMM (Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion) system.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.10

Updated: 2012-01-26 14:24:28 | Changes

Version: 1.2-1~getdeb1

A single-player and multi-player first-person ego-shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.10

Updated: 2012-01-23 20:39:30 | Changes

Version: 1.6.0-1~getdeb1

This project written in Java aims to create free implementation of perfect puzzle game named Brick Shooter.

Available for Ubuntu: 11.10, 10.04

Updated: 2011-12-17 13:04:03 | Changes

Version: 0.7.3-1~getdeb1

SuperTuxKart is a Free 3d kart racing game; we want to make the game fun more than we want to make it realistic. You can play with up to 4 friends on one PC, racing against each other or just try to beat the computer. See the great lighthouse or drive through the sand and visit the pyramids. Race underground or in space, watching the stars passing by. Have some rest under the palms on the beach. But don't eat the bananas! Watch for bowling balls, plungers, bubble gum and cakes thrown by opponents.

Available for Ubuntu: 10.04, 11.10

Updated: 2011-12-16 19:59:02 | Changes

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