Util-desk-game-os Role¶
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Variables¶
author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
description: Installs a curated set of open source games for Arch Linux.
license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License
license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license
company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
Consulting & Coaching Solutions https://www.veen.world
min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Archlinux’, ‘versions’: [‘rolling’]}]
galaxy_tags: [‘gaming’, ‘open-source’, ‘games’, ‘archlinux’, ‘fun’]
repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code
issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues
documentation: https://docs.infinito.nexus/
README¶
Gamer Default 🎮¶
Description¶
This Ansible role installs a curated collection of open source and community-friendly games on Arch Linux systems. It is ideal for setting up a fun and accessible default gaming environment.
Overview¶
Focused on simplicity and fun, this role brings a mix of strategy, racing, action, and retro-inspired games to your system. All games are sourced from official Arch repositories and require no proprietary services.
Purpose¶
The purpose of this role is to quickly populate a gaming system with high-quality open source titles. This is great for shared systems, offline setups, or just discovering classic FOSS games.
Features¶
Installs Fun Games: From real-time strategy to racing and chess.
No DRM or Accounts Needed: All games work offline.
Fast Setup: Uses the official Arch repositories via
pacman.
Included Games¶
🏛 0 A.D. – Open-source RTS in the spirit of Age of Empires
🛰 Warzone 2100 – Real-time strategy with tech trees and post-apocalyptic theme
🏁 SuperTuxKart – Cartoon kart racer with power-ups and multiplayer
♟ GNU Chess – Classic chess engine with CLI or GUI support
🔫 Sauerbraten – Fast-paced old-school FPS with LAN and map editor
🍄 Mari0 – Mashup of Super Mario Bros and Portal mechanics