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.

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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.

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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.

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Humble launch the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both with some great games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/humble-launch-the-tactical-triumph-and-dice-and-destiny-bundles-both-with-some-great-games/

#Gaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Humble launch the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both with some great games

Humble Bundle just launched two new bundles with Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny. Each have some pretty great looking games, so here's your usual run over what compatibility to expect for Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

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Dig up planets for skeletons and fight huge guardians in the latest No Man's Sky update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/dig-up-planets-for-skeletons-and-fight-huge-guardians-in-the-latest-no-mans-sky-update/

#NoMansSky #Gaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Dig up planets for skeletons and fight huge guardians in the latest No Man's Sky update

Hello Game have somehow done it again. No Man's Sky has another surprisingly large update available adding in more new content like a fossil beds to dig up skeletons and big fights against huge guardians.

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Triple-i Initiative returns April 10 with over 30 announcements - here's all the devs involved https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/triple-i-initiative-returns-april-10-with-over-30-announcements-heres-all-the-devs-involved/

#Gaming #PCGaming #IndieGames

Triple-i Initiative returns April 10 with over 30 announcements - here's all the devs involved

The Triple-i Initiative have now announced their gaming announcement event is scheduled for April 10th, taking up only 45 minutes of your time.

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Monsterpatch is Pokemon meets Stardew Valley from the dev of Littlewood and Kindergarten https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/monsterpatch-is-pokemon-meets-stardew-valley-from-the-dev-of-littlewood-and-kindergarten/

#Monsterpatch #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Monsterpatch is Pokemon meets Stardew Valley from the dev of Littlewood and Kindergarten

Monsterpatch is the latest game from Sean Young developer of Littlewood and Kindergarten, blending together Pokemon and Stardew Valley with a little of their own Littlewood thrown in.

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Folkways DLC for the excellent village builder dotAGE released - here's a little interview with the developer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/folkways-dlc-for-the-excellent-village-builder-dotage-released-heres-a-little-interview-with-the-developer/

#dotAGE #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Folkways DLC for the excellent village builder dotAGE released - here's a little interview with the developer

dotAGE is a very unique turn-based village builder that blends in roguelike survival elements. It's one that you should definitely add to your list, and a new DLC expansion is out now so I took the chance to speak to the developer a bit.

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UnderMine 2 comes to Early Access in July with co-op https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/undermine-2-comes-to-early-access-in-july-with-co-op/

#UnderMine2 #UnderMine #Gaming #IndieGames #SteamDeck

UnderMine 2 comes to Early Access in July with co-op

UnderMine 2 from developer Thorium is set to enter Early Access on July 22nd, promising to take the best bits of the fun original and expanding on it.

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Infinity Nikki devs are working on Steam Deck support for the Steam release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/infinity-nikki-devs-are-working-on-steam-deck-support-for-the-steam-release/

#InfinityNikki #SteamDeck #Gaming

Infinity Nikki devs are working on Steam Deck support for the Steam release

While there's no current release date for the Steam release, Infold Games are still working towards it for Infinity Nikki and it seems it may be good news for Steam Deck players.

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ChimeraOS Linux 48 brings new hardware support for your handhelds and living room PCs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/chimeraos-linux-48-brings-new-hardware-support-for-your-handhelds-and-living-room-pcs/

#Linux #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming

ChimeraOS Linux 48 brings new hardware support for your handhelds and living room PCs

There's a good few ways of getting Linux on handhelds and living room PCs, with ChimeraOS Linux being one of the great ones. ChimeraOS Linux 48 has just released bringing in a whole lot of improvements.

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Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck plans new release as closed-source paid software to run other stores https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/junk-store-plugin-for-steam-deck-plans-new-release-as-closed-source-paid-software-to-run-other-stores/

#SteamDeck #Gaming #EpicGames #GOG

Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck plans new release as closed-source paid software to run other stores

Junk Store may have failed to get released on Steam as Valve removed their store page, but that hasn't stopped their team working on this special Steam Deck plugin to bring other stores like Epic Games, GOG and Amazon Games to the Steam Deck.

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Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition hasn't been announced yet but it just got a Steam Deck Playable rating

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/neverwinter-nights-2-enhanced-edition-hasnt-been-announced-yet-but-it-just-got-a-steam-deck-playable-rating/

#NeverwinterNights2 #NeverwinterNights #SteamDeck #Gaming

Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition hasn't been announced yet but it just got a Steam Deck Playable rating

We know Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition is probably coming, thanks to the previous leak, but it still hasn't actually been announced yet. However, it's clearly getting closer.

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Civilization VII update 1.1.1 adds quick move, lots of UI improvements, a new start position and lots of fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/civilization-vii-update-1-1-1-adds-quick-move-lots-of-ui-improvements-a-new-start-position-and-lots-of-fixes/

#CivilizationVII #Civilization #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Civilization VII update 1.1.1 adds quick move, lots of UI improvements, a new start position and lots of fixes

Firaxis Games are quickly cleaning up the messy release of Civilization VII, with more new additions now available in patch update 1.1.1.

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Devs of Monster Crown: Sin Eater a 2D monster taming RPG want to 'take that concept to its absolute limits' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/devs-of-monster-crown-sin-eater-a-2d-monster-taming-rpg-want-to-take-that-concept-to-its-absolute-limits/

#IndieGame #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Devs of Monster Crown: Sin Eater a 2D monster taming RPG want to 'take that concept to its absolute limits'

Studio Aurum are developing a new 2D monster taming RPG with Monster Crown: Sin Eater, a standalone follow-up to their previous Monster Crown.

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HP are interested in making a SteamOS handheld as the Windows experience sucks https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/hp-are-interested-in-making-a-steamos-handheld-as-the-windows-experience-sucks/

#HP #SteamOS #Gaming #PCGaming

HP are interested in making a SteamOS handheld as the Windows experience sucks

If you look at nearly all reviews of handheld gaming PCs that run Windows, the major problem is Windows itself. So with Valve opening up the door to SteamOS Linux for more devices, it seems HP are interested in jumping in too.

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Temtem: Swarm recently hit 100K sales and a big update is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/temtem-swarm-recently-hit-100k-sales-and-a-big-update-is-out-now/

#TemtemSwarm #Temtem #SteamDeck #Gaming

Temtem: Swarm recently hit 100K sales and a big update is out now

Temtem: Swarm is another survivor-like bullet heaven, a spin-off from the monster catching Temtem from Crema / GGTech Studios and it appears to have sold quite well.

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Action-shooter Painkiller is set to return in 'fall 2025' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/action-shooter-painkiller-is-set-to-return-in-fall-2025/

#Painkiller #FPS #PCGaming #Gaming

Action-shooter Painkiller is set to return in 'fall 2025'

Coming from Anshar Studios and 3D Realms, the classic FPS is back. Painkiller has been announced to release sometime in "fall 2025".

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Starship Troopers: Extermination gets a Steam Deck upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/starship-troopers-extermination-gets-a-steam-deck-upgrade/

#StarshipTroopers #FPS #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Gaming #Linux

Starship Troopers: Extermination gets a Steam Deck upgrade

Starship Troopers: Extermination from Offworld just had another major upgrade released, and they're now improving the experience of playing it on Steam Deck.

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Stellaris 4.0 'Phoenix' game-changing update due May 5 with the BioGenesis Expansion https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stellaris-4-0-phoenix-game-changing-update-due-may-5-with-the-biogenesis-expansion/

#Stellaris #ParadoxInteractive #Gaming #PCGaming

Stellaris 4.0 'Phoenix' game-changing update due May 5 with the BioGenesis Expansion

Paradox have today launched the new Season 09 Expansion Pass, which initially launches with the Stargazer Species Portrait. There's stuff that's actually interesting to come though, but you have to wait until May 5th.

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The board game Frosthaven is getting a video game with the designer of X-COM https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-board-game-frosthaven-is-getting-a-video-game-with-the-designer-of-x-com/

#Frosthaven #Gaming #PCGaming

The board game Frosthaven is getting a video game with the designer of X-COM

The popular board game Frosthaven is getting adapted into a video game, with Snapshot Games at the helm led by CEO Julian Gollop, known for designing X-COM.

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The EchoPatch to modernize F.E.A.R. adds in gamepad support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-echopatch-to-modernize-f-e-a-r-adds-in-gamepad-support/

#FEAR #FPS #PCGaming #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux

The EchoPatch to modernize F.E.A.R. adds in gamepad support

EchoPatch, a mod patch for the classic and awesome shooter F.E.A.R. has another new release out and this brings gamepad support.

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Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/minecraft-is-getting-a-graphics-overhaul-with-the-vibrant-visuals-update/

#Minecraft #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft Live has been and gone again and this time there was some pretty big news. Vibrant Visuals was announced as a future major upgrade, which will bring some fancier looking graphics to Minecraft.

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Get a whole lot of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE in this Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/get-a-whole-lot-of-earth-defense-force-in-this-humble-bundle/

#EARTHDEFENSEFORCE #Gaming #PCGaming

Get a whole lot of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE in this Humble Bundle

On top of the recently launched Humble Heroines Bundle, we also have the just launched EARTH DEFENSE FORCE Collection.

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The Humble Heroines Bundle returns with some great games for Women's History Month https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-humble-heroines-bundle-returns-with-some-great-games-for-womens-history-month/

#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #Gaming

The Humble Heroines Bundle returns with some great games for Women's History Month

Another chance to pick up some quality games! The Humble Heroines Bundle returns with a different set of great games for Women's History Month supporting Girls Who Code and Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund.

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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster arrives June 26 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/system-shock-2-25th-anniversary-remaster-arrives-june-26/

#SystemShock2 #SystemShock #Gaming #PCGaming

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster arrives June 26

Nightdive Studios have finally revealed that their System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster arrives June 26th with a new trailer and new details.

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The Entertainment Software Association have launched the Accessible Games Initiative https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-entertainment-software-association-have-launched-the-accessible-games-initiative/

#Gaming #PCGaming

The Entertainment Software Association have launched the Accessible Games Initiative

The Accessible Games Initiative from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has been launched, with an aim to improve how developers and stores list clear information about the accessibility features available in video games.

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Silent Hill 4, F.E.A.R. and more join the GOG Preservation Program https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/silent-hill-4-fear-and-more-join-the-gog-preservation-program/

#GOG #Gaming #PCGaming

Silent Hill 4, F.E.A.R. and more join the GOG Preservation Program

GOG have just announced another expansion of the the GOG Preservation Program. This is their promise to keep classics updated and working on modern systems.

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Communications Workers of America (CWA) announce an industry-wide video game union https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/communications-workers-of-america-cwa-announce-an-industry-wide-video-game-union/

#UVWCWA #Gaming #PCGaming

Communications Workers of America (CWA) announce an industry-wide video game union

Great news for game developers and everyone involved in the industry that isn't at the top of the chain, as the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in partnership with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) have announced an industry-wide vid…

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Metal band Voivod are getting an official video game from Chaosmonger Studio https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/metal-band-voivod-are-getting-an-official-video-game-from-chaosmonger-studio/

#Voivod #Gaming #PCGaming #IndieGames

Metal band Voivod are getting an official video game from Chaosmonger Studio

Chaosmonger Studio developer of ENCODYA, Speedollama, Three Minutes To Eight and Clunky Hero have announced their working on an official video game for the metal band Voivod.

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Help, I've discovered Nubby's Number Factory, a 'plinko-style roguelike' where you stop the sun exploding https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/help-ive-discovered-nubbys-number-factory-a-plinko-style-roguelike-where-you-stop-the-sun-exploding/

#NubbysNumberFactory #IndieGame #Linux #PCGaming #Gaming

Help, I've discovered Nubby's Number Factory, a 'plinko-style roguelike' where you stop the sun exploding

See you in a week. Nubby's Number Factory is what the developer calls a "plinko-style roguelike" (everything is a roguelike now apparently?) where you drop your ball (Nubby) down a pegboard to rack up increasingly large numbers to stop the sun from e…

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GOG Spring Sale 2025 is live with lots of discounts https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/gog-spring-sale-2025-is-live-with-lots-of-discounts/

#GOG #Gaming #PCGaming

GOG Spring Sale 2025 is live with lots of discounts

GOG have launched their 2025 Spring Sale and with there's plenty of discounts for those of you who prefer the DRM free store.

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The UPERFECT UMax 24 is a gorgeous addition to any desk https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-uperfect-umax-24-is-a-gorgeous-addition-to-any-desk/

#UPERFECT #UMax #Gaming #PCGaming

The UPERFECT UMax 24 is a gorgeous addition to any desk

In need of a new monitor? UPERFECT sent over a review unit of the UPERFECT UMax 24 and I've come away from it thoroughly impressed with it.

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Must-have Native Linux games under £15 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/must-have-native-linux-games-under-10-in-the-steam-spring-sale-2025/

#Linux #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Must-have Native Linux games under £15 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

I've already covered what I think are the must-have Steam Deck deals in the Steam Spring Sale 2025, but what if you're someone who specifically shops for games that have a Native Linux version available? Here's some recommendations for you.

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Palworld cross-play has arrived along with a new cosmetic system and Pal transfers between worlds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/palworld-cross-play-has-arrived-along-with-a-new-cosmetic-system-and-pal-transfers-between-worlds/

#Palworld #Gaming #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck

Palworld cross-play has arrived along with a new cosmetic system and Pal transfers between worlds

Pocketpair have released the latest update for their smash-hit monster catching game Palworld, bringing cross-play for all platforms along with other features and bug fixes.

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World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam 'very soon' with the store page now up https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/world-of-goo-2-is-coming-to-steam-very-soon-with-the-store-page-now-up/

#WorldofGoo2 #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam 'very soon' with the store page now up

2D BOY / Tomorrow Corporation have announced that following it being an exclusive to the Epic Games Store and their own store on PC, that World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam.

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War Thunder major Hornet's Sting update adds Ray Tracing for AMD and intel GPUs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/war-thunder-major-hornets-sting-update-adds-ray-tracing-for-amd-and-intel-gpus/

#WarThunder #AMD #Intel #PCGaming #Gaming

War Thunder major Hornet's Sting update adds Ray Tracing for AMD and intel GPUs

War Thunder has been updated with the first major expansion of 2025, titled Hornet’s Sting it adds in Ray Tracing support for AMD and Intel GPUs. There's but coming though.

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Half-Life 2 RTX demo has launched on Steam https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/half-life-2-rtx-demo-has-launched-on-steam/

#HalfLife2RTX #HalfLife2 #RTX #NVIDIA #Gaming

Half-Life 2 RTX demo has launched on Steam

Half-Life 2 RTX now has a demo available on Steam for those of you who want to check out what Orbifold Studios have done to the Valve classic with ray tracing.

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Discord wants developers to stick it inside their games with a new SDK https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/discord-wants-developers-to-stick-it-inside-their-games-with-a-new-sdk/

#Discord #Gaming #PCGaming

Discord wants developers to stick it inside their games with a new SDK

One of the great things about modern online gaming is how (usually) easy it is to link up with friends. You have your friends list on Steam, GOG, Epic and others but what about Discord? They want a bigger piece of the pie now.

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Must-have Steam Deck games under £10 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/must-have-steam-deck-games-under-10-in-the-steam-spring-sale-2025/

#SteamDeck #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Linux #Gaming

Must-have Steam Deck games under £10 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

With the Steam Spring Sale 2025 in full swing now, here's some updated recommendations for games to grab for the Steam Deck.

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