It might be an old news as they announced it in March 10, 2010 , but for some reason I haven’t seen it on other GNU/Linux gaming news websites, so better late then never.

Involving and Challenging Casual Games of all Genres – Now Compatible with Linux!

March 10, 2010: Kristanix Games announces the release of Linux versions of its most popular games. The Linux Games project now includes such high quality casual games as Sudoku Epic, Solitaire Epic, Mahjong Epic, Jewel Twist, Fantastic Farm, Crossword Twist and many more. The clear interface, rich graphics and variety of genres (time management, puzzles, cards, match3, math games, etc.) guarantee hours of entertainment! Free trial editions of Linux Games are available at http://www.kristanix.com/linuxgames

Solitaire Epic

Solitaire Epic features more than one hundred involving levels, unlimited hints and undo! Besides, it is actually a three-in-one game, as there are three solitaire styles: Klondike, Tri-Peaks and Matching. An interesting option is that the player can make his/her own customized levels!

Features



3 games in one: Matching, Tri Peaks and Klondike!

More than 110 different levels

Make your own Solitaire levels

Intuitive and easy to use interface

Unlimited undo and hint feature

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Sudoku Epic

With Sudoku Epic, you can play billions of sudoku puzzles on your Mac and PC. You can specify your difficulty setting from Very Easy to Very Hard, and choose board sizes between 4×4 and 16×16. If you have problems solving a puzzle, let the game give you sudoku tips. You can also enter puzzles from newspapers and solve them, or see the solution.

Features



Difficulty from Very Easy to Very Hard

Play 4×4, 6×6, 9×9, 12×12 and 16×16 puzzles

Intuitive and easy to use interface

Genuine unique and logic puzzles

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Kakuro Epic

With this Kakuro game, you can play and solve kakuro puzzles on your own Mac or PC! All puzzles have genuine logic and unique solutions. You can choose difficulty from Easy to Hard, and five different board sizes. If you have problems solving a puzzle, then let the game give you kakuro tips! You can also enter puzzles from newspapers and solve them, or see the solution.

Features



Intuitive and fun Kakuro game

Billions of genuine unique kakuro puzzles

Difficulty from Easy to Hard

Play 6×6, 7×7, 9×9, 12×12 & 14×14 puzzles

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Fantastic Farm

Ever wondered what it’s like to run a magical farm? Maggie, fresh out of the School of Magic, has just taken over her parents’ farm, and is now being threatened by a sinister business man. To save the farm, you have to help her grow plants, care for the animals, and operate magical machines to produce sweaters, pies, ice creams and much more!

Features



Over 150 levels across five game modes

Earn trophies for achievements

6 different plants, 4 animals and 3 machines

Enchant items with your magic cauldron

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Fantastic Farm – Trailer





Crossword Twist

Play crosswords on Linux ! Get three different Crossword games for the price of one! These are the three fun games you can enjoy in Crossword Twist:

Fill-In: The good old favorite! Match words across and down the puzzle.

Jigsaw: Crosswords with a twist! Match the words by solving a jigsaw puzzle.

Cipher: For the decryption expert in you! Decipher the numbers to find the hidden letters.

Features



3 games in one: Fill-In, Jigsaw and Cipher Crosswords!

Over 100 levels

Intuitive and easy to use interface

No time-limit pressure

Unlimited undo and hint feature

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Guess The Phrase!

Can you guess the hidden phrase? Link letters into words to reveal parts of the phrase. Solve different categories such as Movie Titles, Popular Musicians, World Cities, Animals and many more!

Features



More than 1000 phrases to solve!

Explore 16 unique categories

Two different play modes!

Intuitive and easy to use interface

No time-limit pressure

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Jewel Twist

Fun Match-3 game for Linux, with 100 unique levels! Match your way through challenging puzzles, accompanied by soothing music and beautiful background images.

Features



100 unique levels

Fun and addictive gameplay

Make your own levels

Intuitive and easy to use interface

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Mahjong Epic

Enjoy Mahjong Solitaire on your Mac or PC! Match similar Mahjong pieces on 100 fun and unique boards. You can also design your own boards and play them.

Features



More than 100 different board sets

Make your own Mahjong boards

Intuitive and easy to use interface

Unlimited undo and redo feature

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Maxi Dice

Enjoy two spectacular versions of the old family favorite, Yahtzee! In Maxi Dice you can enjoy both normal Yahtzee, and the unique Maxi Yatzy, a game with six dice and more categories to put points in.

Features



Two different Yahtzee games

Play against friends or the computer

Intuitive and easy to use interface

No time-limit pressure

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Play one of the world’s most famous maze games! In Theseus and the Minotaur, you must guide Theseus through 87 mind twisting labyrinths to escape the dangerous Minotaur.

Features



87 unique levels

Great brain training puzzles

Unlimited undo history

Make your own mazes

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More Games To Be Ported…

Pricing and Availability

The games are compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac. Their prices range from 9.95 USD to 19.95 USD. Volume discount of 20% is available. Further information on the games, as well as their free trial versions, can be found at http://www.kristanix.com/linuxgames

About Kristanix Games

Founded in 1999, Kristanix Games combines creativity and great expertise when developing its fascinating and colorful games. That is why its products are so popular with casual game lovers. The major products of Kristanix Games are Sudoku Epic, Solitaire Epic, Mahjong Epic and Fantastic Farm. For more information please visit the company’s website at http://www.kristanix.com.