Forspoken needs desktop Linux to spoof being a Steam Deck to work

In a case of what the heck? Square Enix and Luminous Productions just released Forspoken, which works on Steam Deck but it won't run on desktop Linux without spoofing it being a Steam Deck.

Proton Experimental and GE-Proton 7-47 updates available now

Valve gave Proton Experimental a small update with two improvements, plus for users of GE-Proton you may want to know about an important version bump there too for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gamers.

JSAUX will be doing more colours for their Steam Deck backplate

Accessory brand JSAUX recently did a poll to see what colours people might like for a Steam Deck backplate and the winners are in.

Steam Deck news roundup - Switch skin, GE-Proton, Experimental, new backplates!

Steam Deck news roundup - Switch skin, GE-Proton, Experimental, new backplates!The latest #SteamDeck news in a pinch is out now, come get your fix. Be sure t...

Steam Deck and Desktop Steam Beta improves Steam Input for Nintendo Controllers

A fresh Steam Beta is out now for Steam Deck and Desktop Steam, with a bigger focus on Steam Input improvements and some Big Picture Mode fixes too.

Here's how to fix Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Steam Deck and Linux desktop

Want to play the new Steam release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Steam Deck? Or a Linux desktop? It doesn't run out of the box but here's how to fix it.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Steam Deck (it has issues)

Here’s how to get Ghost Recon Breakpoint on #SteamDeck to work, but a warning about a big crash bug it has and Denuvo issues too. Buy from Humble Store with ...

dbrand bait Nintendo with their new SwitchDeck skin for Steam Deck

dbrand have today revealed their latest way of poking fun at other companies, with their special edition SwitchDeck skin for the Steam Deck.

Want to Improve the Steam Deck's Battery Life? Here is How!

New Steam Deck? Build a Game Library Cheaply!

Did you get a new shiny Steam Deck recently? Well did you know on this console you can build a HUGE Steam game library cheaply? Well here is howto! And where...

Steam Deck thoughts a year later

It's been close to a year since the Steam Deck launched, so here's where things currently stand and my thoughts on it.

Valve marks some EA games Playable on Steam Deck again like Sims 4, Jedi: Fallen Order

EA recently sent Origin to the graveyard and replaced it with the EA App, which caused numerous problems on Linux desktop and Steam Deck but it looks like the biggest problems are over on that.

Humble Bundle offering a whole lot of gems in two new bundles

Another good chance for you to build up your Steam collection, with Humble Bundle offering two new bundles full of games. Here's what to expect from them.

Rocket League is getting additional anti-cheat functionality

In a move that could cause issues for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gamers, Rocket League is going to introduce new anti-cheat measures.

I'm far too excited about Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is an upcoming mini expansion for the popular action-platformer metroidvania game from Motion Twin / Evil Empire coming early this year.

GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop

Another release of GE-Proton is already available, the third in the space of a week and GE-Proton 7-46 includes some DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

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An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher

Interested to learn a little about the people who make cool open source programs? Today I have interview with Flávio, the creator of the popular Heroic Games Launcher used on Linux desktop, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.

New Steam desktop and Steam Deck Betas fixes up Big Picture Mode, Steam Input

Valve has put up another Beta update for the Steam client on Desktop and Steam Deck with plenty of fixes. Here's all the details.

Steam Deck (almost) one year later

One year later, well, almost. Spitting some #SteamDeck thoughts rattling in my brain and giving an overview on the state of things. Games featured are Brofor...

Plasma 5.27 Beta live with Flatpak settings, multi-monitor upgrade, SteamOS updater

Here we go! The next version of KDE Plasma is now in Beta and ready for wider testing, with some really great sounding changes.

Get some gems like Streets of Rogue, Hellpoint, Chasm and more in this bundle

Fanatical seem to be putting out some really great bundles lately, with the Vanquish Bundle offering up some pretty nice indie gems for you.

The Wandering Village gets gamepad and Steam Deck support

The Wandering Village, a very unique city-builder set on the back of a giant creature recently had a major update that added in gamepad support which also helps Steam Deck too.

Ubisoft FIXED The Division 2 for Steam Deck

I honestly can’t believe I’m about to say this but…good job Ubisoft. #TheDivision2 now works on #SteamDeck and #Linux desktop.NOTE: If you find it actually d...

Hyper Gunsport saves the original from the closure of Stadia

Hyper Gunsport released on Steam and itch.io with Native Linux support back in December 2022, and now the developer has sort-of rescued the original Stadia exclusive Gunsport with it.

GE-Proton removes the dxvk-async patch in version 7-45

There's another release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton with version 7-45 out now, and this one removes a popular patch to help game performance but there's a good reason for that.

Ubisoft fixed The Division 2 on Steam Deck and Linux desktop

Well, that's a nice surprise isn't it. Ubisoft did something good. They released a tiny patch, that enabled Easy Anti-Cheat so The Division 2 now works on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

Assemble Entertainment talk up their indie hits on Steam Deck

Nice to see more publishers taking a direct interest in Steam Deck. Assemble Entertainment recently sent out an email to talk up their games on Valve's handheld.

Endzone - A World Apart gets upgraded for Steam Deck

Gentlymad Studios and Assemble Entertainment recently released an upgrade for Endzone - A World Apart, helping out anyone playing it on Steam Deck.

GE-Proton 7-44 is out with multiple game-specific fixes

The community-built version of Proton, the Windows compatibility layer, GE-Proton 7-44 is out now and here's what's new.

GameImage turns games, emulators and Wine into an AppImage - useful perhaps for Steam Deck

Formerly named Agape, GameImage is a way to package up games with either Wine or an Emulator into a portable AppImage that could be useful for the Steam Deck.

The Division 2 launched on Steam but no support of Steam Deck or Linux

In another clear case of anti-cheat woes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gaming, The Division 2 is another broken game.

The longest beard wins in wizard brawler MageQuit

In the mood for a simpler action game to play with friends in local or online multiplayer? MageQuit isn't a new game, but I did miss that it added full Native Linux and Steam Deck support.

Steam desktop and Steam Deck Beta fixes up more on-screen keyboard issues

Valve has released a fresh Steam desktop and Steam Deck Client Beta, with more fixes for the on-screen keyboard and other adjustments.

Steam Deck Client Beta Update - 1/16/23 - Steam Deck HQ

The Steam Deck Client Beta branch got an update today that adds some cursors to the virtual keyboard, pinned notifications, and more!

Proton Experimental fixes Splinter Cell, Final Fantasy XIV Online and Asian text

Valve released a fresh build of Proton Experimental on January 13th with include a few notable improvements across various games for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.