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World of Goo 2 is out now on Steam and GOG - a great pick for puzzle game fans
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/world-of-goo-2-is-out-now-on-steam-and-a-great-pick-for-puzzle-game-fans/
Published: April 29, 2025 12:48
This really brings back some memories. World of Goo 2 from 2D BOY and Tomorrow Corporation has officially launched on GOG and Steam with Native Linux support..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
PASS Fortress turns TF2 into a competitive basketball-like and it's coming to Steam
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/pass-fortress-turns-tf2-into-a-competitive-basketball-like-and-its-coming-to-steam/
Published: April 29, 2025 11:17
Oh hey, a new Team Fortress 2 (TF2) mod that's coming to Steam and it sounds like a lot of fun. PASS Fortress is one to watch..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Wuthering Waves arrives on Steam, another with anti-cheat problems on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/wuthering-waves-arrives-on-steam-another-with-anti-cheat-problems-on-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/
Published: April 29, 2025 10:28
Here we go again. Wuthering Waves has now released on Steam from KURO GAMES and it appears to be having problems on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux due to the anti-cheat being used..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam update for Desktop brings DLC fixes while Steam Deck gets startup and BIOS update fixes
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-update-for-desktop-brings-dlc-fixes-while-steam-deck-gets-startup-and-bios-update-fixes/
Published: April 29, 2025 09:39
Valve released another small stable Steam update for Desktop and Steam Deck, bringing in some pretty essential fixes for both platforms..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Starfox-esque 3D Shooter Ex-Zodiac gets a major update with a new level
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/starfox-esque-3d-shooter-ex-zodiac-gets-a-major-update-with-a-new-level/
Published: April 29, 2025 09:18
Ex-Zodiac is a 3D on-rails shooter made in the spirit of the classic Starfox, it's currently in Early Access with Linux support and a major update just released..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Retro Disney themed shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the latest trailer
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/retro-disney-themed-shooter-mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-latest-trailer/
Published: April 29, 2025 08:57
The inspiration is obvious to anyone who has seen classic Disney cartoons on this one and I'm all for it. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks like a lot of fun and the latest trailer shows off more weapons..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Metal platformer Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior from Chaosmonger now on Kickstarter and smashed the funding goal
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/metal-platformer-voivod-the-nuclear-warrior-from-chaosmonger-now-on-kickstarter-and-smashed-the-funding-goal/
Published: April 29, 2025 08:39
With a world inspired by the lore and iconic concept albums of the metal music band Voivod, the latest retro-inspired game from Chaosmonger Studio is live on Kickstarter..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Multiple Star Wars classics join the GOG Preservation Program with a big sale
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/multiple-star-wars-classics-join-the-gog-preservation-program-with-a-big-sale/
Published: April 29, 2025 08:27
The GOG Preservation Program has expanded once again. After recently adding a re-release of Breath of Fire IV for PC, GOG are now keeping multiple classic Star Wars games up to date..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Delta Force devs say Desktop Linux support is 'not part of our agenda in the future'
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/delta-force-devs-say-desktop-linux-support-is-not-part-of-our-agenda-in-the-future/
Published: April 29, 2025 08:04
For anyone hoping to play Delta Force on Desktop Linux, the developer Team Jade has given a pretty clear no. That's despite it working on Steam Deck due to the anti-cheat they've used..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Infinity Nikki on Steam works on Steam Deck but the situation is odd and anti-cheat blocks Desktop Linux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/infinity-nikki-on-steam-works-on-steam-deck-but-the-situation-is-odd-and-anti-cheat-blocks-desktop-linux/
Published: April 29, 2025 08:03
Infinity Nikki has now launched on Steam to suck away more of your time. It works on Steam Deck with Proton but the anti-cheat is blocking it working on Desktop Linux..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is an awesome deal
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-xcom-complete-humble-bundle-is-an-awesome-deal/
Published: April 29, 2025 06:57
One of my all-time favourite game series! The XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is an absolutely fantastic deal filled with some brilliant strategy games..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
System76 COSMIC Alpha 7 is out with new accessibility features, global shortcuts and more
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/system76-cosmic-alpha-7-is-out-with-new-accessibility-features-global-shortcuts-and-more/
Published: April 25, 2025 15:15
System76 continue building up their desktop environment COSMIC, with a 7th Alpha release now available for testing built on top of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS alpha..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Dune: Awakening set for a public playtest May 9-12 but the anti-cheat concerns me for Linux / Steam Deck
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dune-awakening-set-for-a-public-playtest-may-9-12-but-the-anti-cheat-concerns-me-for-linux-steam-deck/
Published: April 25, 2025 14:23
Dune: Awakening from Funcom is set to release on June 10th, and to ensure their servers are working well they've announced a major public playtest will go live in May..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Love board games and pure chaos? Fortune Avenue is a new spin on Monopoly out in Early Access
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/love-board-games-and-pure-chaos-fortune-avenue-is-a-new-spin-on-monopoly-out-in-early-access/
Published: April 25, 2025 13:48
Out now with Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified, Fortune Street is the latest game from Binogure Studio (City Game Studio, Sneak In) that puts a fresh, fast and chaotic spin on the classic Monopoly..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Lost For Swords is a unique deck-building dungeon crawler that's different each time
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/lost-for-swords-is-a-unique-deck-building-dungeon-crawler-thats-different-each-time/
Published: April 25, 2025 13:13
There's a lot of dungeon crawlers and deck-builders but Lost For Swords manages to come off a little more unique thanks to the way it shuffles everything together..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game about making 3D voxels
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/replicube-is-an-open-ended-programming-puzzle-game-about-making-3d-voxels/
Published: April 25, 2025 12:54
Walaber Entertainment LLC (JellyCar Worlds, Parking Garage Rally Circuit) have just released Replicube, an open-ended programming puzzle game where you make 3D voxel-based objects..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Point and click adventure Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders launches later this year
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/point-and-click-adventure-casebook-1899-the-leipzig-murders-launches-later-this-year/
Published: April 25, 2025 10:34
Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders from Homo Narrans Studio is now on the road to release, with it being confirmed a GOG and Steam release will happen this year with Native Linux support..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
FBC: Firebreak from Remedy releases June 17, aiming to be Steam Deck Verified
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/fbc-firebreak-from-remedy-releases-june-17-aiming-to-be-steam-deck-verified/
Published: April 25, 2025 10:17
Good news for people wanting to play Remedy Entertainment's new game FBC: Firebreak, as it's releasing June 17th and it will be playable on Steam Deck (and so Desktop Linux too thanks to Valve's Proton)..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Lenovo - Legion Go S with Valve's SteamOS gets a price increase at Best Buy
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/lenovo-legion-go-s-with-valves-steamos-gets-a-price-increase-at-best-buy/
Published: April 25, 2025 09:54
Best Buy have recently increased the price they're listing for the two upcoming Lenovo - Legion Go S models with Valve's SteamOS. They seem to have taken down pre-orders too, with it now just being listed as "Coming Soon"..Read the full article on…
More games for Steam Deck / Linux from Prime Gaming for April 25th
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/more-games-for-steam-deck-linux-from-prime-gaming-for-april-25th/
Published: April 25, 2025 09:34
Here's the fresh and up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for April 25th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection with these games coming as part of your…
Breath of Fire IV for PC returns with an updated GOG release, plus more games join the GOG Preservation Program
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/breath-of-fire-iv-for-pc-returns-with-an-updated-gog-release-plus-more-games-join-the-gog-preservation-program/
Published: April 25, 2025 09:24
GOG have done it again, they've revived another classic. Teaming up with Capcom, they've brought back Breath of Fire IV along with various enhancements as it joins their GOG Preservation Program. Plus the GOG Preservation Program has expanded again..Read…
NVIDIA disclose new security flaw in their Linux GPU drivers
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/nvidia-disclose-new-security-flaw-in-their-linux-gpu-drivers/
Published: April 24, 2025 16:18
NVIDIA sent out a security bulletin today to reveal a fresh security flaw found in their Linux GPU drivers. So it’s time to get updating again to be safe..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Frostrail from the devs of Barotrauma 'eager' to support Linux with a 'tentative yes'
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/frostrail-from-the-devs-of-barotrauma-eager-to-support-linux-with-a-tentative-yes/
Published: April 24, 2025 14:01
Barotrauma devs FakeFish recently revealed Frostrail during the Triple-I Initiative event, and they're giving a "tentative yes" for Linux support..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Deck Verified round-up highlights for late April 2025
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-verified-round-up-highlights-for-late-april-2025/
Published: April 24, 2025 13:39
Come and see what Valve have been rating Steam Deck Verified recently, and perhaps you might just find your next game to play through. All games will work on Desktop Linux too thanks to Valve's Proton..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Discord CEO steps down, replaced with former Activision Blizzard CSO as they work towards being a public company
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/discord-ceo-steps-down-replaced-with-former-activision-blizzard-cso-as-they-work-towards-being-a-public-company/
Published: April 24, 2025 11:52
As Discord forces in more adverts and paid customization towards becoming a public company the CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Citron, has announced they're stepping down as CEO..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
11 bit studios are remaking the original Frostpunk in Unreal Engine 5 with Frostpunk 1886
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/11-bit-studios-are-remaking-the-original-frostpunk-in-unreal-engine-5-with-frostpunk-1886/
Published: April 24, 2025 10:12
11 bit studios have announced today that their popular city building survival strategy game Frostpunk from 2018 is getting a remake in Unreal Engine 5..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Polterguys: Possession Party is a funny competitive party game worth a look
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/polterguys-possession-party-is-a-funny-competitive-party-game-worth-a-look/
Published: April 24, 2025 09:59
Polterguys: Possession Party from Madorium Ltd is a party game that's highly competitive. As a bunch of ghosts, you and friends are trying to get away from a monster, so you need to sabotage everyone else to survive..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS fixes issues with AMD FSR3 on Steam Deck and adds a Photo Mode
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dynasty-warriors-origins-fixes-issues-with-amd-fsr3-on-steam-deck-and-adds-a-photo-mode/
Published: April 24, 2025 09:44
KOEI TECMO recently released a small update for DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS that released in January, making it more playable on Steam Deck..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Check out the unique demo for Insectile, a bug-catching creature collection game with puzzle-battles
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/check-out-the-unique-demo-for-insectile-a-bug-catching-creature-collection-game-with-puzzle-battles/
Published: April 24, 2025 09:27
Insectile is an upcoming game that blends together exploration, creature collection and puzzle battles into what looks like quite a unique and charming experience. It will have Native Linux support and a demo is now available..Read the full article on…
Popular mobile game Final Outpost: Definitive Edition arrives gets a PC release on May 22
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/popular-mobile-game-final-outpost-definitive-edition-arrives-gets-a-pc-release-on-may-22/
Published: April 24, 2025 09:00
Final Outpost: Definitive Edition from Exabyte Games is the expanded and upgraded version of their popular mobile game. They've now announced the full PC release with Native Linux support will arrive on May 22nd..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Time-travel adventure Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games is out now
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/time-travel-adventure-old-skies-from-wadjet-eye-games-is-out-now/
Published: April 24, 2025 08:52
The latest point and click adventure from Wadjet Eye Games is out now with Old Skies sending you through time. It has Native Linux support and is Steam Deck Verified..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Client update brings fixes for screenshots, notes and more for Steam Deck and Desktops
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-client-update-brings-fixes-for-screenshots-notes-and-more-for-steam-deck-and-desktops/
Published: April 24, 2025 08:40
Valve released a small stable update to the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck, along with another one-fix Beta update for Steam Deck..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
You can get DOOM, DOOM Eternal, more DOOM and multiple Wolfenstein games in this latest Humble Bundle
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/you-can-get-doom-doom-eternal-more-doom-and-multiple-wolfenstein-games-in-this-latest-humble-bundle/
Published: April 23, 2025 18:47
If you're needing to build up your shooter collection, the new id & Friends Humble Bundle might perhaps be exactly what you want with plenty of DOOM..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Colony building sim Mountaincore is now free to play and open source
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/colony-building-sim-mountaincore-is-now-free-to-play-and-open-source/
Published: April 23, 2025 12:27
A complicated history for this one, with the developer Rocket Jump Technology no longer existing as a business. The previous iteration of the game named King under the Mountain went open source back in January 2024, and now what was to be the big revamp is…
Popular idle game Melvor Idle is getting a sequel with Melvor Idle 2 bringing some huge new features
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/popular-idle-game-melvor-idle-is-getting-a-sequel-with-melvor-idle-2-bringing-some-huge-new-features/
Published: April 23, 2025 12:09
Coming sometime soon to Early Access, Melvor Idle 2 has been announced by developer Games by Malcs. Building upon the success and popularity of the first game, but with some big new features to hook you in..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Stone Age co-op farming & life sim Roots of Pacha gets a major 'Sun and Moon' v1.3 update
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/stone-age-co-op-farming-life-sim-roots-of-pacha-gets-a-major-sun-and-moon-v1-3-update/
Published: April 23, 2025 11:52
Roots of Pacha is basically like a Stone Age version of Stardew Valley, a co-op farming and life sim from Sofa Den. The Sun and Moon update is a big one and it's out now..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Fanatical's Prestige Collection for April 2025 has some highly rated picks for cheap
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/fanaticals-prestige-collection-for-april-2025-has-some-highly-rated-picks-for-cheap/
Published: April 23, 2025 11:43
Another great to chance to grab some cheap highly rated games in the Fanatical Prestige Collection for April 2025 Bundle. Additionally, Fanatical also have a discount for the newly released Oblivion Remastered..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Suvivor-like bullet hell with random maps FIENDRISE adds Linux support
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/suvivor-like-bullet-hell-with-random-maps-fiendrise-adds-linux-support/
Published: April 23, 2025 11:25
Originally released on April 17th, FIENDRISE is another quality looking survivor-like bullet heaven / bullet hell like thingy that has randomly generated stages to explore to give you a new experience every time..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Mesa NVK (NVIDIA Vulkan driver) now Vulkan 1.4 conformant on Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/mesa-nvk-nvidia-vulkan-driver-now-vulkan-1-4-conformant-on-maxwell-pascal-and-volta-gpus/
Published: April 23, 2025 09:46
Collabora developer Faith Ekstrand has announced a nice big milestone for the open source Mesa driver NVK, the NVIDIA Vulkan driver, as it has expanded Vulkan 1.4 conformance to now include Maxwell+ (Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs)..Read the full article…
Steam will soon list what accessibility features games support on store pages
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-will-soon-list-what-accessibility-features-games-support-on-store-pages/
Published: April 23, 2025 08:55
Finally. Something many have been asking for Valve to do for a long time now, and something I've pointed out multiple times across various articles - Steam pages will soon list what accessibility features games support on store pages..Read the full article…
Valve continues preparing the Steam Deck OS to release for more devices with SteamOS 3.7.4 Preview
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/valve-continues-preparing-the-steam-deck-os-to-release-for-more-devices-with-steamos-3-7-4-preview/
Published: April 23, 2025 08:43
SteamOS 3.7.4 Preview is out now and it contains only a few bug fixes, but one sounds pretty darn important to give non-Steam Deck users a good experience..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered revealed, it's out now and Steam Deck Verified
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-remastered-revealed-its-out-now-and-steam-deck-verified/
Published: April 22, 2025 15:23
Bethesda Softworks today officially revealed and launched The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, after days of leaks. And from what they've revealed, I'm very excited to give it a go. It's even Steam Deck Verified right from the get-go..Read the full…
Civilization VII 1.2 is out with multiplayer teams, the one more turn game mode, new resources and lots more
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/civilization-vii-1-2-is-out-with-multiplayer-teams-the-one-more-turn-game-mode-new-resources-and-lots-more/
Published: April 22, 2025 14:17
The latest update to Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games is out now with version 1.2 bringing some major new features, and a whole lot of enhancements to make this latest game in the series feel just a bit more finished..Read the full article…
Expand and rearrange your inventory, watch numbers tick up and break the game in LOOTPLOT
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/expand-and-rearrange-your-inventory-watch-numbers-tick-up-and-break-the-game-in-lootplot/
Published: April 22, 2025 13:32
I have no idea what actual genre LOOTPLOT belongs in, or how to properly describe it. You go through rounds of sorting through your inventory and expanding it, trying to create crazy synergies and keep increasing your points needed to beat each level..Read…
Inspired by Slavic folklore Deathless. Tales of Old Rus improves text sizing on Steam Deck
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/inspired-by-slavic-folklore-deathless-tales-of-old-rus-improves-text-sizing-on-steam-deck/
Published: April 22, 2025 12:34
Blending together a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy game Deathless. Tales of Old Rus looks like a must-have for fans of titles like Slay the Spire. Now it should be a better fit on Steam Deck too..Read the full article on…
Starcom: Unknown Space improves the UI and controller support ready for Steam Deck verification
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/starcom-unknown-space-improves-the-ui-and-controller-support-ready-for-steam-deck-verification/
Published: April 22, 2025 12:20
Starcom: Unknown Space from Wx3 Labs, LLC has a fresh upgrade out now that brings in numerous improvements to the UI and controller support, as the developer hopes to get it Steam Deck Verified..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
A-RED Walking Robot is a 3D physics puzzle-platformer where you control a wind-up toy
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/a-red-walking-robot-is-a-3d-physics-puzzle-platformer-where-you-control-a-wind-up-toy/
Published: April 22, 2025 09:38
A-RED Walking Robot looks like it could be an interesting puzzle-platformer. You control a wind-up robot toy, tasked with getting through a workshop full of different trials..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
LIBRITOPIA: Librarian Simulator recently added a Linux version
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/libritopia-librarian-simulator-recently-added-a-linux-version/
Published: April 22, 2025 09:30
LIBRITOPIA: Librarian Simulator is a game that based on the name, probably doesn't need an intro. As part of a wave of these simulator games (there's suddenly quite a lot of them), here you manage a library..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
A retro goodie rebuilt from 1994, Ironseed 25th Anniversary Edition recently added Linux support
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/a-retro-goodie-rebuilt-from-1994-ironseed-25th-anniversary-edition-recently-added-linux-support/
Published: April 22, 2025 09:27
Ironseed from 1994 is not one I'm familiar with, I only know if I had seen it when I was small I probably would have played it for hours. Ironseed 25th Anniversary Edition is a modern 2020 remake and now it has a Native Linux version..Read the full article…
New Steam Beta for Desktop / Steam Deck fixes notes and screenshots vanishing
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/new-steam-beta-for-desktop-steam-deck-fixes-notes-and-screenshots-vanishing/
Published: April 22, 2025 09:08
Valve released a small update to the Steam Beta Client for Desktop and Steam Deck, containing two fixes that have been confusing players..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Build to survive in the first-person horror Confronted - latest update makes it Steam Deck playable
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/build-to-survive-in-the-first-person-horror-confronted-latest-update-makes-it-steam-deck-playable/
Published: April 21, 2025 15:51
Grumpy Rock Studios recently updated Confronted, an interesting sounding survival-horror game where you have to build up little safe rooms. It's in Early Access with the latest update making it playable on Steam Deck..Read the full article on…
ROCKFISH reducing EVERSPACE 2 DLC pricing as everything is getting more expensive
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/rockfish-reducing-everspace-2-dlc-pricing-as-everything-is-getting-more-expensive/
Published: April 21, 2025 15:32
Well, this is nice. With the price of so many things going up everywhere thanks to tariffs, inflation and everything else - ROCKFISH Games have reduced the pricing of the upcoming big EVERSPACE 2 Wrath of the Ancients DLC..Read the full article on…