Smash-hit drug sim Schedule I plans full Steam Deck support, will use the Steam Deck as the "performance benchmark" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/smash-hit-drug-sim-schedule-i-plans-full-steam-deck-support-will-use-the-steam-deck-as-the-performance-benchmark/

#ScheduleI #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Smash-hit drug sim Schedule I plans full Steam Deck support, will use the Steam Deck as the "performance benchmark"

Schedule I is high up on my wishlist to eventually play-through, thankfully being in Early Access I've got plenty of time to get to it and it's only going to get better with full Steam Deck support planned.

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Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, April 11th edition for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/everything-to-grab-from-prime-gaming-april-11th-edition-for-steam-deck-linux/

#Gaming #PrimeGaming #Amazon #PCGaming

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, April 11th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for April 11th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

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Comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure Paradigm Island in need of Linux testers https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/comedy-narrative-driven-isometric-adventure-paradigm-island-in-need-of-linux-testers/

#ParadigmIsland #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure Paradigm Island in need of Linux testers

Paradigm Island developers End-all Entertainment are looking for Linux testers of their upcoming comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure.

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Egosoft reveal the big free Diplomacy update for X4: Foundations due out in 2025 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/egosoft-reveal-the-big-free-diplomacy-update-for-x4-foundations-due-out-in-2025/

#X4Foundations #Egosoft #SpaceSim #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

Egosoft reveal the big free Diplomacy update for X4: Foundations due out in 2025

Egosoft have revealed that their expansive space sim X4: Foundations is getting another major upgrade named Diplomacy, scheduled to arrive some time this year.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

World of Goo 2 comes to Steam with new levels on April 25 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/world-of-goo-2-comes-to-steam-with-new-levels-on-april-25/

#WorldofGoo2 #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

World of Goo 2 comes to Steam with new levels on April 25

World of Goo 2 from Tomorrow Corporation and 2DBOY has a Steam release date just revealed of April 25, which will include Native Linux support.

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Get Ghostrunner, Neon Abyss, ANNO: Mutationem and more in the Neon Lights Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-ghostrunner-neon-abyss-anno-mutationem-and-more-in-the-neon-lights-humble-bundle/

#HumbleBundle #Gaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Get Ghostrunner, Neon Abyss, ANNO: Mutationem and more in the Neon Lights Humble Bundle

Another surprisingly good deal from Humble Bundle here. The Neon Lights Bundle has launched with multiple highly rated games like Ghostrunner and Neon Abyss.

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Apocalypse Express is a challenging train-combat management roguelike with a demo you need to try https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/apocalypse-express-is-a-challenging-train-combat-management-roguelike-with-a-demo-you-need-to-try/

#ApocalypseExpress #Unity #IndieGame #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Apocalypse Express is a challenging train-combat management roguelike with a demo you need to try

Fogpiercer isn't the only upcoming train combat game around, with Apocalypse Express getting a demo now too but they're both wildly different and worth trying. Apocalypse Express is just chaos and I want more.

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Fanatical brings back the Oddworld Complete Collection for $1 / £1 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/fanatical-brings-back-the-oddworld-complete-collection-for-1-1/

#Oddworld #Fanatical #Gaming #PCGaming

Fanatical brings back the Oddworld Complete Collection for $1 / £1

You can once again grab the Oddworld Complete Collection at the price of some loose change that you can find down the back of your sofa.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Civilization VII version 1.2 will let you play forever, adds "Teams Multiplayer" and more major changes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/civilization-vii-version-1-2-will-let-you-play-forever-adds-teams-multiplayer-and-more-major-changes/

#CivilizationVII #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Civilization VII version 1.2 will let you play forever, adds "Teams Multiplayer" and more major changes

Sid Meier's Civilization VII version 1.2 is due out April 22, and with it Firaxis Games are once again solving numerous complaints players have about the game, and it all sounds really positive.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Save an extra 10% on the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection with our code https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/save-an-extra-10-on-the-fanatical-play-on-the-go-bundle-elite-collection-with-our-code/

#SteamDeck #Fanatical #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamOS

Save an extra 10% on the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection with our code

Fanatical have given all GamingOnLinux readers a chance to grab some games even cheaper than usual, with a special discount code on their Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection Bundle.

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Croc Legend of the Gobbos Remaster out now on GOG https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos-remaster-out-now-on-gog/

#CrocLegendoftheGobbos #GOG #Gaming #PCGaming

Croc Legend of the Gobbos Remaster out now on GOG

Out now and exclusive to the GOG store, Croc Legend of the Gobbos returns with a Remaster from Argonaut Games, bringing the classic back with many modern enhancements.

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Retro FPS classic The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki is coming to Steam with an enhanced edition https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/retro-fps-classic-the-fortress-of-dr-radiaki-is-coming-to-steam-with-an-enhanced-edition/

#FPS #Gaming #Retro #Linux #PCGaming

Retro FPS classic The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki is coming to Steam with an enhanced edition

The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki originally released back in 1994 and it's getting a little revival thanks to ZOOM Platform Media / Lee Jacobson with a Steam release due out in May.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fast-paced car combat game FUMES has an awesome demo worth playing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/fast-paced-car-combat-game-fumes-has-an-awesome-demo-worth-playing/

#FUMES #IndieGame #Retro #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Fast-paced car combat game FUMES has an awesome demo worth playing

FUMES is simply awesome. Bringing back retro fast-paced car combat that feels like the classic Interstate '76 and Twisted Metal meets Mad Max only more crazy with boss battles and all sorts.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Get some quality highly-rated indies in the Armor Games Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-some-quality-highly-rated-indies-in-the-armor-games-humble-bundle/

#Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Get some quality highly-rated indies in the Armor Games Humble Bundle

The Armor Games Humble Bundle brings 10 interesting looking highly-rated indie games for you, a nice chance to grab something new for the week. Included are compatibility ratings for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Boomer shooter Gravelord adds controller support and gets Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/boomer-shooter-gravelord-adds-controller-support-and-gets-steam-deck-verified/

#Gravelord #FPS #SteamDeck #PCGaming #Gaming

Boomer shooter Gravelord adds controller support and gets Steam Deck Verified

Gravelord is an Early Access boomer shooter from Fatbot Games, creators of the dungeon crawler series Vaporum, and the latest update makes it more accessible with it now Steam Deck Verified thanks to the addition of controller support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is on the way and Trivia Murder Party 3 teased https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-jackbox-party-pack-11-is-on-the-way-and-trivia-murder-party-3-teased/

#PartyGames #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is on the way and Trivia Murder Party 3 teased

Jackbox Games just held their first Jackbox Direct event to detail what they're working on with Jackbox Party Pack 11 being announced with all-new games. Additionally, we got a tease of a standalone game Trivia Murder Party 3.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental gets fixes for XCOM 2, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, The Last of Us Part II Remastered https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-xcom-2-grand-theft-auto-v-enhanced-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Gaming

Proton Experimental gets fixes for XCOM 2, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Valve released a great sounding new update to Proton Experimental on April 4th, to help get more Windows games running correctly on Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-verified-round-up-for-early-april-25-with-new-and-upcoming-games/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming #Steam

Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games

Need a fresh game for the weekend and you're playing on Steam Deck or Desktop Linux? Here's some fresh picks of games that recently became Steam Deck Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Run, jump and glide at blazing speed in Haste, the latest game from Landfall out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/run-jump-and-glide-at-blazing-speed-in-haste-the-latest-game-from-landfall-out-now/

#Haste #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Run, jump and glide at blazing speed in Haste, the latest game from Landfall out now

Originally called Haste: Broken Worlds and now just Haste, it's the latest game from Landfall (Content Warning, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Clustertruck) that ensures you gotta go fast.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones didn't stop the Hungry Horrors demo releasing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/earthquakes-cockroaches-and-broken-bones-didnt-stop-the-hungry-horrors-demo-releasing/

#Godot #Demo #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

Earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones didn't stop the Hungry Horrors demo releasing

Sometimes developers put up blog posts talking about developing their game, but it's not every day you read about how they had to deal with earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

#DRIVE Rally leaves Early Access on April 16 with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/drive-rally-leaves-early-access-on-april-16-with-linux-support-and-steam-deck-verified/

#Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

#DRIVE Rally leaves Early Access on April 16 with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified

Pixel Perfect Dude has announced that their racing game #DRIVE Rally will be leaving Early Access on April 16.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Awesome auto-battler Mechabellum gets a free weekend, discount and update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/awesome-auto-battler-mechabellum-gets-a-free-weekend-discount-and-update/

#Mechabellum #PCGaming #Gaming

Awesome auto-battler Mechabellum gets a free weekend, discount and update

My absolute favourite auto-battler Mechabellum will have a Free Weekend starting later today, it's one you definitely have to try as the battles just look awesome.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets a couple of Steam Deck fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/disney-epic-mickey-rebrushed-gets-a-couple-of-steam-deck-fixes/

#DisneyEpicMickeyRebrushed #SteamDeck #Linux #Disney #Gaming

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets a couple of Steam Deck fixes

While Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed was already rated Steam Deck Verified by Valve, it's nice to see developers still making improvements to it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Get some great indie games in the Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-some-great-indie-games-in-the-fellow-traveller-humble-bundle/

#HumbleBundle #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Get some great indie games in the Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle

Another chance to grab some cheap treats here. The Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle is now live and there's some good stuff included.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Spilled! is a gorgeous and relaxing short game about cleaning up the ocean https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/spilled-is-a-gorgeous-and-relaxing-short-game-about-cleaning-up-the-ocean/

#Spilled #Gaming #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Spilled! is a gorgeous and relaxing short game about cleaning up the ocean

Spilled! is a thoroughly relaxing cute gem about driving a little boat and cleaning up the ocean, to bring life back to the planet.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

PC port of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ship of Harkinian, gets a huge Randomizer upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/pc-port-of-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-ship-of-harkinian-gets-a-huge-randomizer-upgrade/

#Zelda #OcarinaofTime #Gaming #PCGaming #Nintendo #Linux #SteamDeck

PC port of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ship of Harkinian, gets a huge Randomizer upgrade

Ship of Harkinian is a free community-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from the Harbour Masters team. A massive Blair Alfa (9.0.0) release just went live with a Randomizer and other major new features.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Sonic Rumble is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-is-steam-deck-verified-ahead-of-release/

#SonicRumble #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #SONIC

Sonic Rumble is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Okay, now I'm excited. Sonic Rumble from SEGA is the first major multiplayer party game for the series and Valve have rated it Steam Deck Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 released with a Linux VR fix and a controller and physics improvement https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steamvr-beta-2-10-2-released-with-a-linux-vr-fix-and-a-controller-and-physics-improvement/

#SteamVR #VR #Linux #Gaming

SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 released with a Linux VR fix and a controller and physics improvement

Valve released SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 on April 2nd, and thankfully it includes a couple of fixes for Linux VR players.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Humble Choice for April 2025 has a quality list of games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/humble-choice-for-april-2025-has-a-quality-list-of-games/

#Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Humble Choice for April 2025 has a quality list of games

After a couple of duds, Humble Bundle actually have a properly good deal here with Humble Choice for April 2025 having a really nice selection of games.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon 2 announced with a new 3D style https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/bullet-hell-dungeon-crawler-enter-the-gungeon-2-announced-with-a-new-3d-style/

#EntertheGungeon2 #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon 2 announced with a new 3D style

Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital announced Enter the Gungeon 2 today, teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 event and it's coming to Steam as well in 2026.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-desktop-and-steam-deck-stable-update-released-with-various-fixes-plus-tweaks-to-the-download-ui/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI

Valve released and then rereleased a fresh stable update to the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a whole bunch of fixes and improvements.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Monster Train 2 is now set for release on May 21 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/monster-train-2-is-now-set-for-release-on-may-21/

#MonsterTrain2 #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux

Monster Train 2 is now set for release on May 21

Following the news I shared yesterday about Monster Train 2 being Steam Deck Verified, they've today revealed the release date as well.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Paradox announce Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 with Charters of Commerce expansion arriving in June https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/paradox-announce-victoria-3-expansion-pass-2-with-charters-of-commerce-expansion-arriving-in-june/

#Paradox #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #Victoria3

Paradox announce Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 with Charters of Commerce expansion arriving in June

It may not be the most popular strategy game from Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios, but they're still expanding it. Victoria 3 is getting a major expansion in June, with the Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 on Steam now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Luck be a Landlord dev's bullet heaven roguelite Maze Mice arrives May 2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/luck-be-a-landlord-devs-bullet-heaven-roguelite-maze-mice-arrives-may-2/

#MazeMice #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Luck be a Landlord dev's bullet heaven roguelite Maze Mice arrives May 2

Maze Mice is the next game from the developer of the popular Luck be a Landlord, and it's going to chew through your skirting board into Early Access on May 2nd.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Blendo Games announce full Steam Deck support for stealthy shooter Skin Deep https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/blendo-games-announce-full-steam-deck-support-for-stealthy-shooter-skin-deep/

#SkinDeep #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Blendo Games announce full Steam Deck support for stealthy shooter Skin Deep

Blendo Games who previously made Flotilla, Quadrilateral Cowboy, Thirty Flights of Loving and Atom Zombie Smasher have a brand new release coming on April 30 with Skin Deep. It will come with full Steam Deck support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Monster Train 2 is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/monster-train-2-is-steam-deck-verified-ahead-of-release/

#MonsterTrain2 #SteamDeck #Gaming #PCGaming

Monster Train 2 is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Great news for gamers on the go as Monster Train 2 from Shiny Shoe / Big Fan Games is Steam Deck Verified. It hasn't even released yet so Valve got in early for this one.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Rogue Kingdoms blends tower defense with Vampire Survivors action and will have full Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/rogue-kingdoms-blends-tower-defense-with-vampire-survivors-action-and-will-have-full-steam-deck-support/

#RogueKingdoms #IndieGame #TowerDefense #Gaming #SteamDeck

Rogue Kingdoms blends tower defense with Vampire Survivors action and will have full Steam Deck support

With an upgrade system that's a little inspired by the popularity of Vampire Survivors and all the games that followed, Rogue Kingdoms combines some interesting looking tower defense gameplay with direct hero control and roguelike elements.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Critter Cove gets a major performance update - should work better on Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/critter-cove-gets-a-major-performance-update-should-work-better-on-steam-deck/

#CritterCove #SteamDeck #Gaming

Critter Cove gets a major performance update - should work better on Steam Deck

Critter Cove is an open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. It's currently in Early Access and a recent update brings a big performance improvement to it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Nearly two years after the last update, Quake II RTX 1.8 is out with Quake 2 Remastered map support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/nearly-two-years-after-the-last-update-quake-ii-rtx-1-8-is-out-with-quake-2-remastered-map-support/

#QuakeIIRTX #QuakeII #Gaming #PCGaming

Nearly two years after the last update, Quake II RTX 1.8 is out with Quake 2 Remastered map support

Lightspeed Studios / NVIDIA have recently updated Quake II RTX, their ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Immortal Boy looks wild blending a little Undertale and OMORI together https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/immortal-boy-looks-wild-blending-a-little-undertale-and-omori-together/

#ImmortalBoy #IndieGames #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

Immortal Boy looks wild blending a little Undertale and OMORI together

IcarusDev is currently making Immortal Boy a 2.5D turn-based RPG of battles, puzzles and exploration - amid secrets and betrayal. It's a little of Undertale meets OMORI.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}