Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor gets a release date and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core gets a new trailer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/deep-rock-galactic-survivor-gets-a-release-date-and-deep-rock-galactic-rogue-core-gets-a-new-trailer/

#DeepRockGalactic #FPS #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck #RogueCore

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor gets a release date and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core gets a new trailer

There's a whole lot of space dwarf action going on lately. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor now has a release date for the 1.0 release and we have new footage on the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core too.

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A quick rundown of the APT 3.0 release!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cGxXfw8M7o

#linux

Neverway is a horror RPG that blends action and life sim elements that looks incredible https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/neverway-is-a-horror-rpg-that-blends-action-and-life-sim-elements-that-looks-incredible/

#Neverway #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Neverway is a horror RPG that blends action and life sim elements that looks incredible

With funding from Outersloth, the publishing arm of the Among Us developer Innersloth, Neverway is a new reveal from Coldblood Inc.

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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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

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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Vampire Survivors free Square Enix SaGa cross-over DLC, another free update and cross-save out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/vampire-survivors-free-square-enix-saga-cross-over-dlc-another-free-update-and-cross-save-out-now/

#VampireSurvivors #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Vampire Survivors free Square Enix SaGa cross-over DLC, another free update and cross-save out now

Vampire Survivors just had two entirely free content drops! The first is a free DLC cross-over with Square Enix's SaGa series, along with a chicken-themed free update.

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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.

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shapez 2 big 'Dimension' update arrives June 2 with 3D platform building https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/shapez-2-big-dimension-update-arrives-june-2-with-3d-platform-building/

#shapez2 #IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

shapez 2 big 'Dimension' update arrives June 2 with 3D platform building

shapez 2 is a fantastic factory building sim and on June 2nd it's going to level up in a big way with 3D platform building.

^{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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Did you hear about this? 😮

https://news.itsfoss.com/torvalds-on-git/

#linux

Git is More Popular than Linux: Torvalds

Linus Torvalds reflects on 20 years of Git.

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Cinnamon desktop from Linux Mint gets easier for other distros to package https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/cinnamon-desktop-from-linux-mint-gets-easier-for-other-distros-to-package/

#Linux #LinuxMint #Cinnamon #OpenSource

Cinnamon desktop from Linux Mint gets easier for other distros to package

The March 2025 development round-up blog post from Linux Mint covers some interesting changes coming to the popular Linux distribution, like making packaging the Cinnamon desktop easier for other distributions.

^{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)}

Mesa 25.1 will make Indiana Jones: The Great Circle playable on older AMD GPUs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/mesa-25-1-will-make-indiana-jones-the-great-circle-playable-on-older-amd-gpus/

#IndianaJones #Linux #AMD #Mesa #OpenSource

Mesa 25.1 will make Indiana Jones: The Great Circle playable on older AMD GPUs

Since Ray Tracing is a requirement to run Indiana Jones: The Great Circle, a change has been merged into RADV (AMD Vulkan driver) for Mesa to get it working on older AMD GPUs.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

"No you can come join us in the #free #world that we've build".

#GNU plus #Linux

Don’t forget our anti-cheat page to see the supported status for various online games on Linux / Steam Deck.

More upgrades planned for it to come.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/

#Linux #SteamDeck

GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck and Linux

A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck and Linux desktop with games that have anti-cheat enabled.

^{GamingOnLinux}

Do screeching doughnuts and mow enemies down with saw blades in Driveloop: Survivors https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/do-screeching-doughnuts-and-mow-enemies-down-with-saw-blades-in-driveloop-survivors/

#DriveloopSurvivors #IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

Do screeching doughnuts and mow enemies down with saw blades in Driveloop: Survivors

Driveloop: Survivors is another attempt to blend the survivor-like bullet heaven whatchamacallit genre made popular by Vampire Survivors with vehicles. It's out now in Early Access so I took it for a spin.

^{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.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

DUCKSIDE from tinyBuild may get BattlEye Anti-Cheat enabled for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/duckside-from-tinybuild-may-get-battleye-anti-cheat-enabled-for-steam-deck-linux/

#DUCKSIDE #SteamDeck #Linux #Proton #SteamOS

DUCKSIDE from tinyBuild may get BattlEye Anti-Cheat enabled for Steam Deck / Linux

After recently switching over from Easy Anti-Cheat to BattlEye for DUCKSIDE, tinyBuild have confirmed they're now looking to enable it for players on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Sonic Rumble releases May 8 and it's Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-releases-may-8-and-its-steam-deck-verified/

#SonicRumble #Sonic #Linux #SteamDeck #Proton

Sonic Rumble releases May 8 and it's Steam Deck Verified

SEGA have revealed that Sonic Rumble, their attempt at a sorta-of racing Battle Royale, is scheduled to release on May 8. It's also Steam Deck Verified, which I already wrote about earlier this month.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

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#linux

Become a pirate captain in Red Rogue Sea that combines FTL and deckbuilding with a demo out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/become-a-pirate-captain-in-red-rogue-sea-that-combines-ftl-and-deckbuilding-with-a-demo-out-now/

#RedRogueSea #Godot #IndieGame #Linux

Become a pirate captain in Red Rogue Sea that combines FTL and deckbuilding with a demo out now

Red Rogue Sea is one high up on my wishlist! After being completely hooked by FTL: Faster Than Light when it originally released, I'm always keen to see more like it and now a demo is available.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Cosy floating island decoration game Twinkleby revealed by Meadow and Shelter devs Might and Delight https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/cosy-floating-island-decoration-game-twinkleby-revealed-by-meadow-and-shelter-devs-might-and-delight/

#Twinkleby #IndieGames #Linux

Cosy floating island decoration game Twinkleby revealed by Meadow and Shelter devs Might and Delight

Might and Delight have revealed Twinkleby, a new cosy decoration game where you map out an archipelago of floating islands and build dioramas for a society of spacefaring neighbours.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Cute life sim Little Sim World comes to Early Access on May 1 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/cute-life-sim-little-sim-world-comes-to-early-access-on-may-1/

#LittleSimWorld #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Cute life sim Little Sim World comes to Early Access on May 1

Developer .Gravity announced recently that Little Sim World will be entering Early Access on May 1st, and it appears it will also get Linux / Steam Deck support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Hotfix updated to fix Monster Hunter Wilds on Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-hotfix-updated-to-fix-monster-hunter-wilds-on-linux-steam-deck/

#MonsterHunterWilds #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck #Proton

Proton Hotfix updated to fix Monster Hunter Wilds on Linux / Steam Deck

A recent update to Monster Hunter Wilds has been causing problems for players on Linux platforms including SteamOS / Steam Deck. Valve has now put out an update to Proton Hotfix to work around it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linus Torvalds on the popularity of Git.

#git #linux

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)}

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#linux

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)}

Cooling device app CoolerControl v2.1 brings Zero RPM support, improved AMD RDNA 3/4 support and more -> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/cooling-device-app-coolercontrol-v2-1-brings-zero-rpm-support-improved-amd-rdna-3-4-support-and-more/

#Linux #OpenSource #AMD #Intel #NVIDIA

Cooling device app CoolerControl v2.1 brings Zero RPM support, improved AMD RDNA 3/4 support and more

A rather big release for CoolerControl is now available with version 2.1 bringing numerous major feature enhancements to the popular open source app. Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux has reached an all-time high in market share on Steam!

https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/

#linux #linuxgaming

Ubuntu 25.04 is due soon. Here's what's coming:

https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-25-04-features/

#linux #ubuntu

Ubuntu 25.04 Features and Release Date: Here's What You Need to Know

Here are the best Ubuntu 25.04 features.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

A new @ThisWeekinLinux has dropped! (305) 😎🐧▶️
https://thisweekinlinux.com/305

@MichaelTunnell talks about Thunderbird to compete with Gmail, GoboLinux is back, Firefox 137 gets good, & more Linux news on Your Source for #Linux GNews!

#podcasts #technews #opensource #tech

305: Thunderbird to compete with Gmail, GoboLinux is back, Firefox 137 gets good, & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have a lot of great news to talk about. First, Thunderbird is launching their own email service. KDE is working on making their own Pl...

^TuxDigital

DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dxvk-2-6-1-brings-numerous-needed-fixes-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-and-steam-deck/

#DXVK #Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #OpenSource

DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck

DXVK is a Vulkan-based implementation of Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11. It's part of what Proton uses to make Windows games run so well on Linux platforms including the SteamOS based Steam Deck. DXVK 2.6.1 is now available fixing up some big issues.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Palworld publisher teams up with MythicOwl for car delivery adventure Truckful https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/palworld-publisher-teams-up-with-mythicowl-for-car-delivery-adventure-truckful/

#Truckful #Pocketpair #IndieGames #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Palworld publisher teams up with MythicOwl for car delivery adventure Truckful

MythicOwl have teamed up with Pocketpair Publishing, the recently announced publishing arm of the Palworld developer, for their upcoming game Truckful.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Build a train to expand your deck and fight off bandits in the demo for Fogpiercer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/build-a-train-to-expand-your-deck-and-fight-off-bandits-in-the-demo-for-fogpiercer/

#Fogpiercer #Godot #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Build a train to expand your deck and fight off bandits in the demo for Fogpiercer

Fogpiercer is a fresh and interesting take on deckbuilders, with you controlling a train that you build up and upgrade as you go.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Master platforming with two characters at the same time in Ambidextro - from the dev of Pineapple on pizza https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/master-platforming-with-two-characters-at-the-same-time-in-ambidextro-from-the-dev-of-pineapple-on-pizza/

#Ambidextro #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Master platforming with two characters at the same time in Ambidextro - from the dev of Pineapple on pizza

Some evil Witch has kidnapped the Queen's children. As the Royal Wizard, it's up to your to rescue them. The only problem is that the Queen is a bit brutal, and has cut you in half.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Nexus Mods improve the new open source app with UI upgrades, Cyberpunk 2077 fixes and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/nexus-mods-improve-the-new-open-source-app-with-ui-upgrades-cyberpunk-2077-fixes-and-more/

#Modding #Linux #SteamDeck #OpenSource

Nexus Mods improve the new open source app with UI upgrades, Cyberpunk 2077 fixes and more

I continue to be very excited about improvements to the cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app, to finally firmly plug the modding hole on Linux platforms including the Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}