What are the best Linux games for children?

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What are the best Linux games for children?

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Best Linux games for children	Price	Platforms	Multi-Player
-- Super Tux Kart	-	Linux, Mac, Windows, Android	Yes
-- World of Goo	$9.99	-	-
-- SuperTux	-	Windows, Linux, Mac, Android	-
-- Red Runner	Free	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	-

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score 9 · Answer 1

Super Tux Kart

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Good for kids

Super Tuxkart is a great game for kids as it is easy to control and has cartoony graphics with little violence. See More

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World of Goo

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Excellent physics engine

Physics in-game take into account gravity, wind, weight of different goo-balls, structural integrity of your architectural solutions to create an addictive, "let me try this one more time"-type of gameplay. See More

Top Con

No co-op mode

The PC version does not include the co-op mode that was included in the Wii Ware version. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Puzzle (physics-based)

Controller Support:No

Co-Op:None

Top Pro

Manymouse as unsupported feature

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A twisted tale

As you start playing there doesn't seem to be much of a story. A few philosophical messages left behind by the Sign Painter and a cut-scene here or there. But as you progress through the game you unearth different details about a slightly disturbing world. See More

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Great variety in puzzles

A lot of attention has been put into creating interesting levels with great pacing and variety throughout the game. See More

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Beautiful visual style

World of Goo is pleasing to look at. Most of the time it's very colorful and joyful, but it changes from time to time to reflect different parts of the world. Nevertheless, it is stylistically well presented throughout the game. See More

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SuperTux

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There is a boss in the game

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Super Mario Bros alike

Reminds of old Super Mario Bros games back in the days. See More

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There are contributed levels that are very good

In addition to the main world, there are contributed levels like the Forest World which is much more interesitng than the main world and has advantages of choosing different paths. See More

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The game is constantly growing

New levels, new art, new enemies... The game is improving all the time. See More

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The classic native Linux game

This is the classic FOSS Linux game that's been here forever. It's the game that embodies the spirit of Linux. See More

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Red Runner

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Animations

Nice looking and blended animations will make you happy. See More

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Genre:Infinite Runner / Platformer

Controller Support:Normal Controllers, X360 and Joysticks

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Cross platform

You can play it on Windows, MacOS and Linux. See More

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Controller and joystick

You can play the game using a gamepad and controllers such as Xbox controllers. See More

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What are the best Linux games for children?

4 Games Considered

Super Tux Kart

My Recommendation for Super Tux Kart

My Recommendation for Super Tux Kart

Good for kids

World of Goo

My Recommendation for World of Goo

My Recommendation for World of Goo

Excellent physics engine

No co-op mode

Manymouse as unsupported feature

A twisted tale

Great variety in puzzles

Beautiful visual style

SuperTux

My Recommendation for SuperTux

My Recommendation for SuperTux

There is a boss in the game

Super Mario Bros alike

There are contributed levels that are very good

The game is constantly growing

The classic native Linux game

Red Runner

My Recommendation for Red Runner

My Recommendation for Red Runner

Animations

Cross platform

Controller and joystick

Beautiful graphics

The game has an endless and infinite world

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