FOSS Gaming Blogs & Resources (Alternatives to FreeGamer.org)

# FOSS Gaming Blogs & Resources

> **Context:** Former reader of freegamer.org looking for active alternatives covering FOSS games on Android, Linux, and Windows.

## Active Blogs & Communities

### 1. GamingOnLinux
- **URL:** gamingonlinux.com
- **Focus:** Linux gaming news, including FOSS
- **Platforms:** Linux
- **Activity:** Very High (Multiple 2025/26 posts)
- **Why it's good:** Most direct successor to FreeGamer's news function. Regular updates, developer insights, community comments. Covers new FOSS game releases, engine updates, and deep dives into specific titles.

### 2. OpenGameArt (OGA)
- **URL:** opengameart.org
- **Focus:** FOSS game art & discussion
- **Platforms:** Cross-platform
- **Activity:** High (Ongoing forum discussions)
- **Why it's good:** Thriving community hub, part of FreeGamer's own network. Active forums with game recommendation threads like "FOSS Games played, playing and recommending." Vast repository of CC0/GPL art.

### 3. Simon Dalvai's Blog
- **Focus:** FOSS game dev & business models
- **Platforms:** Cross-platform
- **Activity:** High (Posts from 2024/25)
- **Why it's good:** In-depth, opinionated writing about FOSS gaming. Practical advice on game engines (Godot, libGDX), free asset sources, and thoughtful explorations of why FOSS games matter. Author quit his job to make FOSS games full-time.

### 4. Awesome Open Source Games (GitHub)
- **URL:** github.com/leereilly/games
- **Focus:** Curated list of FOSS games
- **Platforms:** Cross-platform
- **Activity:** Very High (Updated March 2026)
- **Why it's good:** Searchable, categorized database. Filter by platform (Linux, Android) and genre. Continuously updated by the community.

### 5. LibreGameWiki
- **Focus:** Wiki for libre games & engines
- **Platforms:** Cross-platform
- **Activity:** Moderate
- **Why it's good:** Part of the FOSS gaming network. Good for reference and discovery.

## Notable FOSS Games to Check Out

| Game | Genre | Platforms | Notes |
|------|-------|-----------|-------|
| 0 A.D. | Real-Time Strategy | Linux, Windows, macOS | Historically-based RTS under active development |
| Endless Sky | Space Exploration & Trading | Linux, Windows, macOS | Open-world inspired by Escape Velocity |
| Cataclysm: DDA | Roguelike | Linux, Windows, Android | Deep post-apocalyptic survival |
| Hedgewars | Artillery (Worms-like) | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android | Active online multiplayer |
| Lichess | Chess | Web, Android | Completely free, ad-free |

## Tips

- **For Android FOSS games:** Check F-Droid (f-droid.org) — a catalog of free and open-source Android apps
- Many cross-platform FOSS projects list Android APKs on their project pages
- The single-author blog format is less common now, but the community spirit lives on through collaborative platforms

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