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)}

POV: The distro wars. ⚔️ 🐧

#linux

GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ge-proton-9-27-brings-fixes-for-ubisoft-connect-epic-games-wuthering-waves-and-monster-hunter-wilds/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #GEProton

GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds

The community maintained compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck, GE-Proton version 9-27 is out now with numerous fixes.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

feel for you, I tend to give support to those with #mswindows installed on their computer, as they accept my help, I begin with installing #Linux with a full format of the hard drive.

I usually don't need to give any more tech support to those people when they wasted money to buy a new computer 😜

Oh, snap! We DID NOT see this coming. 😮

https://news.itsfoss.com/onepackage-announcement/

#linux

No Snap or FlatPak! Linux Distros Agreed to Have Only One Universal Packaging

Is this the end of fragmentation for Linux?

^{Abhishek (It's FOSS News)}

Oh no, my Linux computer is asking for a license key! 😱 ☠️

#linux

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/protonup-qt-v2-12-brings-a-new-steam-deck-theme-and-support-for-proton-cachyos/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #OpenSource

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS

ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/kde-plasma-6-3-4-fixes-the-most-common-plasma-crash-now-down-to-zero-very-high-priority-bugs/

#KDE #Plasma #Linux #OpenSource #SteamDeck

KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs

Work on the KDE Plasma desktop sounds like it continues to go very well, with some really important bug fixes arriving to make the experience a lot nicer. My favourite Linux desktop environment and what powers the Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux support for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour is coming along now it's open source https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/linux-support-for-command-conquer-generals-zero-hour-is-coming-along-now-its-open-source/

#CommandConquerGenerals #Linux #OpenSource #RTS

Linux support for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour is coming along now it's open source

Now that the code for Command & Conquer Generals (along with other classic RTS games from EA) is open source, the community is working on getting it working natively on Linux without the need of Wine / Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has lost its Steam Deck Verified rating https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/marvels-spider-man-2-has-lost-its-steam-deck-verified-rating/

#SpiderMan2 #SteamDeck #Linux #PCGaming

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has lost its Steam Deck Verified rating

Valve's Steam Deck rating system is generally quite correct, but there are clearly some times when it isn't. Thankfully, Valve do go back over various games to re-test them and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been hit with a downgraded rating.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Cassette Beasts is getting a new companion character and story quest https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cassette-beasts-is-getting-a-new-companion-character-and-story-quest/

#CassetteBeasts #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Godot

Cassette Beasts is getting a new companion character and story quest

Cassette Beasts from Bytten Studio has a fresh update announced for release on April 7th, bringing in a number of extras to the already fantastic and unique monster catcher.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Historical strategy game Old World switches to Vulkan for Linux / Steam Deck

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/historical-strategy-game-old-world-switches-to-vulkan-for-linux-steam-deck/

#OldWorld #4X #Linux #Vulkan #SteamDeck

Historical strategy game Old World switches to Vulkan for Linux / Steam Deck

Mohawk Games continue releasing some pretty big updates to their Civilization like game Old World, with the latest aiming to fix up lots of issues and improve performance.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Elementary OS turned 14 today! 🥳

@elementary

#linux #elementaryos

A new @ThisWeekinLinux has dropped! (304) 😎🐧▶️
https://thisweekinlinux.com/304

@MichaelTunnell talks about Linux 6.14 is here, HP considers SteamOS, plus new Zorin OS & EndeavourOS and more Linux news! on Your Source for #Linux GNews!

#podcasts #technews #opensource #tech

304: Linux 6.14 is here, HP considers SteamOS, plus new Zorin OS & EndeavourOS and more Linux news! - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have a brand new version of the Linux kernel, including a boost for gaming performance and GPU workload protection in the Linux 6.14 r...

^TuxDigital

Linux is a lifesaver for old computers! 🔥

#linux

Let's discuss! 😁

#linux

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)}

WW2 shooter Squad 44 from Offworld updates Easy Anti-Cheat enabling Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ww2-shooter-squad-44-from-offworld-updates-easy-anti-cheat-enabling-linux-support/

#Squad44 #FPS #Linux #SteamDeck #AntiCheat

WW2 shooter Squad 44 from Offworld updates Easy Anti-Cheat enabling Linux support

Offworld have updated their tactical WW2 shooter Squad 44 (formerly known as Post Scriptum) to bring a whole bunch of fixes, while do so they've also updated Easy Anti-Cheat and enabled Linux platforms to jump in and play.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-beta-released/

#Ubuntu #Kubuntu #Linux

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released

Ubuntu 25.04 is due out next month, with a Beta now live for testing so you can see all that's new and report an expected issues.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

An iconic moment reimagined. 😜

#linux

Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/starsector-one-of-the-best-space-rpgs-thats-not-on-steam-had-a-huge-update/

#Starsector #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update

Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is still in development but it's been a seriously impressive game for years. Not yet on Steam or any other store, as you have to buy it direct, but don't let that stop you with a big update out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/fixing-a-steam-deck-oled-bug-for-the-linux-kernel-6-14-release-was-a-major-challenge/

#SteamDeck #SteamDeckOLED #OpenSource #Linux

Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge

With the Linux kernel 6.14 out now, I noted in my quick-look overview about a bug that was fixed for the Steam Deck OLED model. Collabora have given a little more info on their work for this issue and how it was a challenge.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Well, he's correct. 😄

#linux

Two classic Flash strategy games make a return in April with the Warfare Legacy Collection https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/two-classic-flash-strategy-games-make-a-return-in-april-with-the-warfare-legacy-collection/

#WarfareLegacyCollection #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #RTS

Two classic Flash strategy games make a return in April with the Warfare Legacy Collection

The Warfare Legacy Collection bundles together two classic Flash strategy games Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944, upgraded for modern computers and expanded for a Steam release on April 28th.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stealth-platformer-kiyo-puts-up-a-new-playtest-with-improved-linux-and-steam-deck-support/

#Kiyo #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support

After requesting Linux testers back in Early 2024, the sneaky stealth platformer Kiyo has a new playtest on Steam for you to try with expanded Linux support. The style and lighting in this one really does look interesting.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

AerynOS 2025.03 is the first release following the Serpent OS rebranding.

https://news.itsfoss.com/aerynos-2025-03/

#linux #aerynos

Serpent OS Sheds its Skin to Evolve into AerynOS

Serpent OS has successfully rebranded into AerynOS with a new release.

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

Animated series ENA gets a video game with the free surreal adventure ENA: Dream BBQ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/animated-series-ena-gets-a-video-game-with-the-free-surreal-adventure-ena-dream-bbq/

#ENADreamBBQ #ENA #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #IndieGames #FreeGame

Animated series ENA gets a video game with the free surreal adventure ENA: Dream BBQ

I'll admit I'm pretty uncultured apparently as seeing the release of ENA: Dream BBQ today led me down a bit of a rabbit hole about the ENA animated series.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity got a big update with a turn-based mode coming later this year https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/obsidian-rpg-pillars-of-eternity-got-a-big-update-with-a-turn-based-mode-coming-later-this-year/

#PillarsofEternity #RPG #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity got a big update with a turn-based mode coming later this year

Obsidian Entertainment have revisited the original Pillars of Eternity, with a big bumper patch out now and plans for another big update later this year.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Retro sci-fi first-person shooter Viscerafest leaves Early Access in April with a huge update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/retro-sci-fi-first-person-shooter-viscerafest-leaves-early-access-in-april-with-a-huge-update/

#Viscerafest #FPS #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Retro sci-fi first-person shooter Viscerafest leaves Early Access in April with a huge update

Fulqrum Publishing and developers Acid Man Games and Fire Plant Games have revealed that Viscerafest, their retro styled sci-fi shooter will see a full launch on April 14th.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure point and click adventure out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-beekeepers-picnic-a-sherlockian-adventure-point-and-click-adventure-out-now/

#AdventureGames #Linux #LinuxGaming #Gaming #IndieGames

The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure point and click adventure out now

The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure from Afoot Games looks like a wonderful casual point and click adventure for you to relax with.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/minecraft-spring-to-life-drop-is-out-now-with-more-mob-variants-and-ambient-features/

#Minecraft #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features

Mojang have released the latest update for Minecraft, the Spring to Life drop. This is part of their sped-up release schedule to bring more updates to the game.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Do you know these? 🤔

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YautZjBrAzY

#linux

Whilst it's not been forever regarding how long I've been using #Linux, I've used #Debian for more than 10 years now, perhaps as many as 15.

So, my answer is simple. #Debian

I always prefer to run #Stable releases, so I am presently on #Bookworm and will in-line upgrade to #Trixie when 13.1 is released, just as I've done for perhaps the last 3 or 4 major releases.

OpenH264 has been removed from Freedesktop SDK.

https://news.itsfoss.com/freedesktop-sdk-drops-openh264/

#linux

Freedesktop SDK Bids Adieu to OpenH264

Freedesktop SDK removes OpenH264 due to maintenance issues, replacing it with a more reliable solution.

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

Linux Mint for me, what about you? 😃

#linux

Zorin OS 17.3 looks to entice Windows 10 users!

https://news.itsfoss.com/zorin-os-17-3/

#linux #windows

Zorin OS 17.3 Release Replaces Firefox With Brave as Default Browser

Check out what the latest Zorin OS release has to offer!

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