Gaming on Windows the Open Source Way!

In this article, we take a look at some of the major open source games that you can enjoy on your Microsoft Windows computer.

So let's say you're a Windows user—perhaps your school, college or institution requires you to use certain Windows-exclusive software. Or, even worse, your workplace considers proprietary software to be awesome— and so you have to use Windows on your machine too (you could seriously consider changing your job!). Maybe the others in your family prefer Windows over Linux?

The reasons (excuses?) for using Windows can be many—MS Windows remains a necessary evil. Even if you are an open source enthusiast, you cannot remain aloof from Windows—at least, not for the next decade and a half.

Another reason used by Windows fans is that gaming can be enjoyed properly only on a Windows device. I have covered gaming on Linux multiple times in the past ( http://goo.gl/ uNTiU and http://goo.gl/d8v8u). However, there is a second angle to the Windows-is-awesome-for-games myth: most antifreedom folks keep claiming that the best games are, in general, proprietary. Visit any gaming website, pick any of their top 10 and you can bet that nine of them will be closed source!

So, does this mean Windows users cannot enjoy a taste of IrHHGRP ZhLOH SODyLnJ JDPHV Rn WhHLr cRPSXWHrV? 'HfinLWHOy not! In this article, we challenge the misconception that good games are generally closed source, and suggest some open source gaming options for Windows users. And now, without further ado, let’s move on to the list.