Open Gaming & Graphics

HEADCUTTER FPS announced with native Linux support

Key Takeaway

HEADCUTTER, a sci-fi spaghetti western FPS with destructible environments and manual weapon mechanics, is coming to Linux natively via Steam.

Summary

Developer devpetrichor is developing HEADCUTTER, a first-person shooter blending sci-fi and spaghetti western themes. The game features fully destructible environments, a manual firing and reloading system with unique weapon quirks, and ship-based crew interactions between missions. No demo is currently available.

What HEADCUTTER offers

  • Destructible environments: walls and obstacles can be destroyed to create new paths
  • Manual weapon system: each gun has unique firing and reloading mechanics to master
  • Weapon upgrades: available between missions
  • Crew hub: explore your ship and build relationships with team members
  • Native Linux build: confirmed by developer, not Proton-dependent

Why it matters

Native Linux support continues to be a viable target for indie shooters, with HEADCUTTER joining a growing catalog of first-person games that do not rely on Proton compatibility.

Original reference: www.gamingonlinux.com →