Linux · Games
Nanosaur
Send dinosaur eggs to the future before a meteor hits the Earth!
by Pangea Software, Inc., Iliyas Jorio
Official site: flathub.org
About Nanosaur
You are a dinosaur (a Nanosaur to be exact) from the future who has traveled back in time to collect the eggs of 5 dinosaur species before the giant asteroid hits the earth. The “primitive” dinosaurs will attack you as you try to get their eggs, but just remember that it’s for their own good that you blast them into oblivion!
Being a dinosaur from the future, you are equipped with several pieces of technology to help you in your mission:
Fusion Blaster: a multipurpose weapon for killing things.
Jet Pack: for flying over things that might kill you.
Temporal Compass: for finding time portals.
GPS Locator: for figuring out where you are and where you should go.
You can jump, swim, run around, jet around, shoot stuff, etc. The general rule to playing the game is “if it moves, kill it or it’ll kill you.” You only have 20 minutes to collect all 5 egg species so being efficient about your actions is critical.
About this port: Nanosaur was released in 1998 by Pangea Software. It was a pack-in game on Macs that came out around that time. This port aims to provide the best way to experience Nanosaur today. This port was made and re-released under permission from Pangea Software, Inc.
How to install Nanosaur
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.jor.nanosaur
- Open Nanosaur once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nanosaur free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Nanosaur is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Nanosaur from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.jor.nanosaur. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Nanosaur safe?
Nanosaur downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.