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I just thought it might be fun to write up a very little article recommending three of the free and open-source games I tried and loved from F-droid!

Not only do I spend a ton of time on Android systems because I review retro handhelds, but I also enjoy exploring the more unusual corners of the platform, especially when they involve open-source software and games. I'm a daily user of F-droid (and have convinced my whole family to do the same), and turning my attention to the gaming side of things seemed a fun idea for an article.

In this one I try and show off three games:

  • Breakout 71
  • Shattered Pixel Dungeon
  • AAAAXY

Read on if you're looking for fun F-droid games you can control easily (which itself is a damn miracle) with the on-screen touch controls.

https://gardinerbryant.com/some-of-androids-most-interesting-games/

And if you've got any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

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[-] PerfectDark@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

My guess is, it was edited after posting here? That’s why some people pointed out the games are available on Play Store as well.

This was news to me, too! Gardiner edited it overnight (it is morning here in Australia now), because yes...I was a complete idiot and didn't realize these were in fact on Play Store. That is unforgivable because research for articles is like my thing, but I just never use Play Store, outside of being for emulation on retro handhelds I review.

Sorry for the confusion! I did add the callout at the bottom of my intro to explain my idiocy, but the title was definitely a late edit.

[-] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago

Ah, no need to be that harsh. I like your articles. I wouldn't say it wasn't entirely "your fault", because one would assume the original title and blog post is correct. So let's say you was "fooled" by the original title at the time of posting here. He realized the wrong title too and corrected it and you noticed it at next day. These are normal "human" mistakes that happen and no need to blame anyone. I replied here not to blame your or Gardiner, just to inform to eliminate the confusion.

In short, everything fine, no one is an idiot, just because you are a human and made a human mistake. :-) my2cents

[-] PerfectDark@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

You're very kind, but I still think I am an idiot for not making sure of that!!!

:)

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