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think it's time tried make list of games on kickstarter trying funding either support linux, might support linux, or worth mentioning may able encourage them support linux.

rival threads : last class heroes - final push
genre: stylish rpg
linux status: confirmed (due unity3d)
funding status: $15,565 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: ect funded on tuesday jul 10, 6:30pm edt.

super retro squad
genre: multi-styled platformer
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $5,088 pledged of $10,000
drive ends: thursday jul 19, 5:42pm edt.

alpha colony: tribute m.u.l.e.
genre: strategic colonisation game
linux status: confirmed (due unity 4)
funding status: $35,016 pledged of $500,000
drive ends: sunday jul 15, 1:00pm edt.

z. - "magic: gathering + walking dead"
genre: digital zombie cardgame
linux status: confirmed (due unity 4)
funding status: $30,808 pledged of $100,000
drive ends: saturday jul 14, 6:00pm edt.

clang
genre: motion sensing swordfighting game neal stephenson
linux status: confirmed (due unity 4)
funding status: $326,067 pledged of $500,000
drive ends: monday jul 9, 12:00pm edt.

multiplayer in helena 3rd
genre: 3rd & 1st person, tank driving shooting game. drive adding multiplayer section it.
linux status: confirmed, original game available linux
funding status: $123 pledged of $1,500
drive ends: saturday jun 9, 6:48pm edt


fall of eternity
genre: backwards rpg
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $163 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: wednesday jul 18, 8:30pm edt.

lilly looking through
genre: animated adventure game (demo available kickstarter page)
linux status: confirmed.
funding status: $5,115 pledged of $18,000
drive ends: saturday jun 30, 11:59pm edt.

tiny cthulhu (thanks buovjaga)
genre: 3d platformer
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $205 raised of $15,000
drive ends: sat jul 21 @ 11:59pm pt.

auro
genre: turn-based, dungeon crawling strategy game
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $626 pledged of $7,500
drive ends: friday jun 29, 2:19pm edt.

two guys spaceventure
genre: adventure game space quest developers
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $268,257 pledged of $500,000
drive ends: tuesday jun 12, 1:27pm edt.

carmageddon: reincarnation
genre: vehicular mayhem
linux status: confirmed, arrive earlier if reaches $600,000.
funding status: $331,524 pledged of $400,000 goal
drive ends: wednesday jun 6, 11:00pm edt.

metal savior
genre: fast paced arcadey fps
linux support: "it possible if surpassed our goal able release linux , mac version want support operating systems well."
funding status: $285 pledged of $50,000
drive ends: friday jun 29, 2:37pm edt.

legend of time star
genre: retro action rpg
linux support: "are there plans mac/linux port?

it's 'yes' on one, ideally, we'd love ensure many people possible chance play legend of time star! if our initial budget allows, we'll try , @ least mac port out around same time pc version. if not, revisit based on game's success , demand of users. now, it's safe game pc @ launch."
funding status: $14,668 pledged of $57,500
drive ends: thursday may 24, 8:01pm edt.

conquest 2 vyrium uprising
genre: real time strategy
linux support: "as part of our development process, strive maintain compatibility wine linux users should able play game. native linux version, require exceed our current funding goal."
funding status: $11,257 pledged of $675,000
drive ends: friday jun 8, 8:34pm edt.

tex murphy - project fedora
genre: adventure game
linux support: "unfortunately, "project fedora's" engine doesn't support linux. however, if exceed our goal enough, able porting our game linux." (it's home brew engine)
funding status: $230,975 pledged of $450,000
drive ends: saturday jun 16, 1:51am edt.

word realms
genre: massively multiplayer online rpg you'd fight making words out of letter tiles
linux support: "it should playable on pc, mac, , linux unless you've got crazy distro interface pocketwatch or something."
funding status: $38,963 pledged of $100,000
drive ends: thursday jun 21, 3:49pm edt.

lodestar: stygian skies
genre: tactical science fiction rpg
linux support: confirmed, , primary development platform.
funding status: $788 pledged of $16,384
drive ends: thursday jun 14, 10:32pm edt.

the time tribe - episodic time travel adventure game
genre: adventure game
linux support: flash, yes.
funding status: $3,208 pledged of $25,000
drive ends: tuesday jun 5, 11:59pm edt.


legends of eisenwald (thanks zerothis)
genre: medieval rpg , strategy, tactical turn based battles , simple economic model
linux status: confirmed 3-4 months after window release, released @ same time if reaches $100,000.
funding status: $74,136 pledged of $50,000
drive ends: tuesday may 22, 12:00am edt.

haunts: manse macabre
genre: turn based horror game can play intruders or dangerous denizens.
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $9,938 pledged of $25,000
drive ends: friday jul 6, 6:41am edt.

xenonauts
genre: x-com inspired strategic alien combat game (demo available)
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $71,632 pledged of $50,000
funding ends: sunday jun 10, 7:19pm edt.

pocalypse defense 2 - rpg & tower defense
genre: webcomic based rpg & tower defense
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $1,335 raised of $10,000
drive ends: wed jun 13 @ 11:59pm pt.

moebius
genre: adventure games (from makers of gabriel knight)
linux status: upon reaching $400k.
funding status: $349,883 pledged of $300,000
drive ends: saturday may 19, 9:57am edt.


drifter: space trading game (thanks inquisitor)
genre: space trading
linux status: possible
funding status: $34,962 pledged of $50,000
drive ends: monday jun 4, 10:29pm edt.

ambitions
genre: civilisation building in randomly generated world
linux status: confirmed
funding status: €75 committed on goal of €3500
drive ends: 18th june 2012

boot hill heroes
genre: wild west retro rpg 1-4 player co-op
linux status: @ 25k
funding status: $15,943 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: monday may 21, 2:00am edt.


fleetcomm : operation vigrior (thanks inquisitor)
genre: sci-fi 2d real time tactics game
linux status: confirmed. 64bit linux demo available here. 32bit version on way.
funding status: $7,471 pledged of $12,000
drive ends: saturday may 5, 2:59am edt.

sword of justice
genre: wwii rts
linux support: confirmed
funding status: $801 pledged of $195,000
drive ends: saturday may 19, 5:10am edt.

inner dream
genre: photo based adventure game (first ep available free now)
linux support: (in message) "if we'll raise enough funds finish game - we'll our best port on mac , linux."
funding status: $143 pledged of $11,111
drive ends: tuesday may 22, 2:31pm edt.

the adventures of arcadia - video game
genre:2d side-scrolling rpg game
linux status: (in message me) "we plan cross platform max , linux. right after main release though - not long after it, if not parallel it... quick answer: yes - yes be."
funding status: $250 pledged of $3,000
drive ends: may 2, 2:56pm edt.

necrosis (thanks zerothis)
genre: fps
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $5 raised of $3,000
drive ends: tue apr 24 @ 11:59pm pt

the universe (thanks zerothis)
genre: massively multiplayer persistent 4x
linux status: confirmed (via java , html5)
funding status: $1,243 raised of $4,884
drive ends: wed may 23 @ 11:59pm pt.

ron paul: road revolution (thanks zerothis)
genre: sidescrolling platformer action/adventure game
linux status: "the game run on device supports javascript" (author linux user)
funding status: $9,060 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: tuesday may 1, 2:41am edt.

overdose (thanks zerothis)
genre: fps
linux status: "...at moment theres windows version in works, have had few people understand linux have same did quake ii evolved, , there i’m sure port of , running @ point. @ moment 1 single coder windows of course going take priority!" (the engine gpl makes porting easier)
funding status: $821 raised of $20,000
drive ends: thu jun 21 @ 11:59pm pt.

grim dawn
genre: 3d open world action platformer
linux status: "we feel linux become commit @ $800k. if reach $650k, pledge we'll try make happen wouldn't feel confident making promise @ level. linux version come little after full release."
funding status: $161,896 pledged of $280,000
drive ends: friday may 18, 11:59pm edt.

plague (thanks zerothis)
genre: 2d game spread plague
linux status: confirmed.
funding status: $1,341 of $20,000
drive ends: sunday apr 29, 2:51pm edt.

shadowrun returns (thanks inquisitor)
genre: 2d turn based rpg (emphasis on story , interaction, based on long established role-playing setting).
linux status: confirmed ($1m target has been hit)
funding status: $1,029,827 pledged of $400,000
drive ends: sunday apr 29, 2:59am edt.

gravitas (thanks zerothis)
genre: scifi combat racing
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $1,840 pledged of $25,000
drive ends: thursday may 10, 4:14pm edt.

ravaged (thanks zeven)
genre: vehicular multiplayer first person shooter
linux status: message: "right focusing on pc. after release, we'll see happens until pc our priority."
funding status: $7,317 pledged of $15,000
drive ends: sunday may 20, 11:56am edt.

zombieforward (thanks zerothis)
genre: zombie sandbox rpg
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $21 raised of $35,000
drive ends: thu jun 07 @ 11:59pm pt.

the earth: battle survival (thanks zerothis)
genre: top down alien shooter
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $115 pledged of $10,000
drive ends: friday may 4, 12:53pm edt.

balloon popper (thanks zerothis)
genre: balloon popping game
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $11.00 pledged of $2,000
drive ends: wednesday may 9, 4:17pm edt.

bump n brawl (thanks zerothis)
genre: top down 3d fighting game
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $10.00 pledged of $10,000
drive status: sunday may 6, 6:08pm edt.

that's why you're not ugly! - game (thanks zerothis)
genre: lemonade stall-esque beauty parlour business simulator
linux status: "also have access download game additional platforms port (mac, linux, ios, android) no additional cost."
funding status: $115 pledged of $22,500
drive ends: monday apr 23, 3:05pm edt.

yogventures! (thanks zerothis)
genre: multiplayer sandbox adventure game creator
linux status: "it’s not compatible linux, if there enough demand release browser-based solution. " (ie. uses unity3d)
funding status: $139,578 pledged of $250,000
drive ends: sunday may 6, 3:23pm edt.

ensemble online (thanks zerothis)
genre: browser based mmo rts
linux status: "linux, mac, pc, , hundreds of millions of tablets , smartphones can play without downloading bulky client."
funding status: $1,476 pledged of $20,000
drive ends: sunday apr 29, 7:01pm edt.

rebirth (thanks zerothis)
genre: 3d 3rd person action/adventure/exploration game
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $110 pledged of $20,000
drive ends: monday apr 30, 6:02pm edt.

jane jensen's pinkerton road: "a year of adventure" (thanks zerothis)
genre: mystery adventure games (possibly more one, , more in future if company successful, we're funding company's foundation)
linux status: "if enough funding fuel port linux offer -- stay tuned!"
funding status: $98,036 pledged of $300,000
drive ends: saturday may 19, 9:57am edt.

starlight inception™ (thanks zerothis)
genre: 1st person / 3rd person free-roaming spaceship combat experience
linux status: update #1
"currently, plan pc , ps vita. however, if overfund in campaign, @ other platforms, particularly ubuntu flavor of linux , mac, ios. "
funding status: $29,563 pledged of $150,000
drive ends: tuesday may 8, 11:47pm edt.

sherlock holmes consulting detective adventure mysteries (thanks zerothis)
genre: adventure game
linux status: "we still looking linux platform. post when know more
dave"
funding status: $11,040 pledged of $55,000
drive ends: saturday apr 28, 11:50pm edt.


nekro
genre: 3d overhead action games twisted monster designs.
linux status: "available pc, mac , linux"
funding status: $270 pledged of $100,000
drive ends: friday may 4, 12:00am edt.

grey: lost technology
genre: 2.5d semi-top down view action/adventure game
linux status: (from message received) "currently, don't have plans game on linux. in future hoping game on linux , mac os."
funding status: $1,443 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: friday may 11, 7:39pm edt.


bionite: origins
genre: fps/rts hybrid genre
linux status: "but, have bigger plans if exceed $15,000. want allow people play game on platform possible, it: ios, android, linux, mac, xbox, playstation, etc."
funding status: $572 pledged of $15,000
drive ends: tuesday may 1, 11:50pm edt.


valdis story: abyssal city
genre: exploration , combat platformer
linux status: "we looking porting game other platforms, not available on launch pc version. mac version first port make.we've recieved request linux port got in contact specialist in porting games linux suggested number of in emails. engine game built not have support linux, , won't know if need make happen until few months now. first steps have been taken, port linux stands right now.
if possible ports take time, give our best."
funding status: $15,655 pledged of $8,000 goal
drive ends: friday apr 27, 9:17pm edt.

leisure suit larry remake (thanks madjr)
genre: point , click (somewhat adult) adventure game
linux status: not confirmed. -"once 100% funded can add platforms, starting linux (our biggest demand besides pc / steam) , branch out there." - "1) pc 2) mac 3) ipad 4) android tablets. once surpass our $500k kickstarter goal can talk additional rooms, more girls, larry getting in more trouble, , yes, version hardcore linux users out there!!"
funding status: $154,251 pledged of $500,000
drive ends: wednesday may 2, 12:30pm edt.


wasteland 2
genre: post apocalyptic rpg
linux status: confirmed -"linux go! pledge levels include copy of game come choice of pc or linux or mac os x."
funding status: $2,132,505 pledged of $900,0000
drive ends: tuesday apr 17, 8:05am edt.

"loc" - can escape
genre: 3d puzzle game
linux status: "it's not on schedule if there base of users can totally check out , give go."
funding status: $6,326 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: saturday mar 24, 8:19pm edt.

auditorium 2: duet
genre: cooperative puzzle game
linux status: not runner, uses unity3d engine.
funding status: $36,042 pledged of $60,000
drive ends: friday mar 30, 11:59pm edt.


tempus chronicle - rpg series (tuesdays @ 6pm)
genre: old school weekly episodic rpg game series (whoa)
linux status: "to clarify, game cloud-based , playable through browser. means game work computer running pc/mac (using flash) or linux (using gnash) start."
funding status: $38,169 pledged of $200,000
drive ends: monday apr 30, 11:59pm edt.

the banner saga
genre: role playing viking strategy game hand drawn aesthetics
linux status: confirmed, if delayed"will officially porting ipad , linux. let's front here: kickstarter campaign officially pc , mac, , can't change now. however, can promise donations used port finished game these new platforms within reasonable timeframe. we're committed it."
funding status: $426,812 pledged of $100,000
drive ends: friday apr 20, 7:00pm edt.

proppa
genre: colourful action mobile game
linux status: confirmed, apparently reward
funding status: $5,861 pledged of $5,000 goal
drive ends: sunday apr 15, 1:06am edt.


unearth (thanks buovjaga)
genre: post apocalyptic strategy rpg
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $40 pledged of $5,000
drive ends: tue may 01 @ 11:59pm pt

tavern of heroes (thanks buovjaga)
genre: point-n-click rpg
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $180 pledged of $10,000
drive ends: fri jun 01 @ 11:59pm pt

craftstudio - real-time collaborative game-making
genre: collaborative game making tool aims make creating game fun in minecraft-esque way.
linux status: on release, not alpha-testing.
funding status: $9,665 raised of $16,000 goal
drive ends: fri apr 27 @ 11:59pm pt.

zerothis pointed out, desura has category crowdsourced linux games. pay fee , access versions, both supporting development , giving chance play games in form. see them, go link (and ensure click on icon @ top of screen view linux games only): http://www.desura.com/games#alpha
current games include: metagolf,
incursion, snorms, tomes of mephistopheles, 3079, towns, project zomboid, survivors of ragnarök , king arthur's gold.

if know of other linux game on kickstarter (or other such crowdfunding website), post own entries, , i'll update list.
note: few of "linux status" used "ask question" button @ bottom of page ask developer directly, way both check linux status , show support platform.

drive completed games:

jewelrybox
genre: ruby development environment
linux status: confirmed , focus
funding status: $11.00 pledged of $32,500
drive ends: sunday may 27, 7:39pm edt. finished - cancelled

commander^3 (thanks zerothis)
genre: first person psychadelic action/adventure game
linux status: "the game available windows. if takes off, compile osx , linux."
funding status: $376 pledged of $300
drive ends: monday apr 30, 7:44pm edt. finished - successful

(i'm hesitant mention this, seems incredibly ambitious, , kickstarter drive bring alpha status, , i've had bad feeling it, guys have right informed)
the dead linger
genre: zombie mmo
linux status: "windows pc now, we're hoping mac , linux support out there later on!" (note: uses ogre3d rendering)
funding status: $154,968 pledged of $60,000
drive ends: sunday apr 29, 6:00pm edt finished - successful

devil gene r
genre: episodic visual novel
linux status: confirmed: "thanks ren'py project can , released , ready run on windows, mac, , linux operating systems."
funding status: $4,187 pledged of $10,000
drive ends: tuesday may 1, 1:28am edt. finished - unsuccessful

police warfare (thanks hakuxr)
genre: tactical shooter (like rainbow 6 , swat)
linux status: "consoles / linux / mac
we've received lot of questions about. of our focus pc version of game if exceed our fundraising goals putting every cent development of game. means if receive neccesary funds hire additional platform engineers , leads bring game linux or mac 10 users will. that's not there's 10 linux , mac users out there (since we've recieved many more requests that!), point making our goal make amazing game , put in many players hands possible."
funding status: $21,754 pledged of $325,000
drive ends: friday may 18, 11:51am edt. finished- cancelled

math + game = education (thanks zerothis)
genre: educational game
linux status: "all of above , preview copy of final game(s) 3 years , new updates, upgrades, or expansion packs mobile platforms , tablet/desktop os's (i.e. windows 7/8, linux/unix, and/or osx) release to."
funding status: $100.00 pledged of $750
drive ends: sunday apr 22, 12:53pm edt. finished - unsuccessful


rogue ai - wan't game on ipad? (thanks zerothis)
genre: space defensive strategy game
linux status: update #1: "started converting rogue ai windows , linux well!"
funding status: $27.00 pledged of $1,293
drive ends: saturday apr 14, 8:23pm edt. finished - unsuccessful

metacell 2: beyond gate (thanks zerothis)
genre: 3d top-down shooter.
linux status: "144% [$99,360] mac , linux release of metacell 1 , 2" (i love when outright state terms this)
funding status: $1,674 pledged of $69,000
drive ends: friday apr 13, 10:22pm edt. finished - unsuccessful

lords of uberdark
genre: 3d mining & building game cel shaded graphics
linux status: linux version being worked on
funding status: $22,853 pledged of $20,000
drive ends: august 7, 2011. finished - success

heroes of forevia
genre: arcade action rpg emphasis on mulitplayer inspired gauntlet legends
linux status: if raise $20,000, they'll launch linux version they're "going release linux port 1 way or another"
funding status: $3,076 pledged of $10,000
drive ends: saturday apr 7, 3:12am edt. finished - unsuccessful

ftl: faster light*
genre: spaceship simulator elements of rouguelike, mangement, , rts
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $200,542 pledged of $10,000 (confirmed)
drive ends: sunday apr *1, *1:00am edt finished - success


takedown
genre: tactical shooter (like rainbow 6 , swat)
linux status: "mac , linux tbd based on demand. if interested, let know!"
funding status: $221,833 pledged of $200,000
drive ends: finished - success

bacillus
genre: genetics , microbe puzzle game scientific underpinnings
linux status: confirmed
funding status: $4,329 pledged of $1,500 goal*
drive ends: completed , successful

feeble's fable™: legend of runes
genre: 3d adventure game great art design
linux status: "if able raise $100,000 through kickstarter, port linux." funding status: $7,733 pledged of $38,500
funding status: $10,803 pledged of $38,500
drive ends: sunday apr 1, 2:59am edt. finished - unsuccessful

was thinking companies liek redhat , canonical give support such projects. mean if more people played games more people use linux or @ least introduce decision makers. , if more people use linux more people consider having in office. if more consider in office these companies benefit.

thing can see needed money port not big , if pledged smaller amount still oveall.

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