Some of the best Steam Deck games in 2022

Here's my own take on a top list of games to check out for Steam Deck that were released in some form in 2022, or had a major update to improve them.

Steam Deck OS update fixes factory reset, Forza Horizon 5 OS update in Preview

Valve have released two small updates to the Steam Deck OS (SteamOS) and here's what's new and improved.

A round-up of what was popular on GamingOnLinux in 2022

Here's an end of year 2022 round-up of some of the most-read articles on GamingOnLinux that I've picked out, just in case you missed any!

Steam Deck hits over 7,000 games playable

Closing in nicely on the big 10K, the Steam Deck gaming handheld from Valve has hit over 7,000 games noted to be Playable or Verified.

The Steam Deck really doesn't need exclusives

Now and then the exclusive game discussion pops up, because someone thinks it would be a good idea to lock games to a platform. Here we go again.

Xbox Game Studios talk more of their titles on Steam Deck

For the third time, Xbox Game Studios have talked up about their games on the Steam Deck and what compatibility to expect for it.

SteamOS 3.4 is out now for Steam Deck

Pulling in tons of improvements for desktop mode, along with a healthy dose of bug fixes elsewhere, the SteamOS 3.4 update for Steam Deck has been released.

ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.7 adds support for NorthstarProton to play modded Titanfall 2

ProtonUp-Qt, the very useful installer app to get different compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, has version 2.7.7 up adding in new tools.

Steam Deck for Christmas? Here Are Some Tips!

So did you wake up this Christmas morning and receive a Steam Deck as a gift? Well here are some quick tips to help you enjoy your shiny new handheld console...

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Gorgeous 3D adventure platformer New Super Lucky's Tale is now Steam Deck Verified

New Super Lucky's Tale appears to be one that somewhat flew under the radar. Originally released in 2020, it looks quite wonderful and after an update it became Steam Deck Verified.

SteamOS 3.4 is out now for Steam Deck

Pulling in tons of improvements for desktop mode, along with a healthy dose of bug fixes elsewhere, the SteamOS 3.4 update for Steam Deck has been released.

Proton Experimental fixes The Witcher 3, plus better steering wheel support

Valve has updated Proton Experimental for Steam Deck and Linux desktop with a few quick fixes so here's the usual run over what's new.

Steam Deck shipping update for Asia notes a few issues but plenty get it this year

Valve and Komodo have given an update on the shipping of the Steam Deck through Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Retro fuelled FPS 'Selaco' has easily one of the best demos I've ever played

Selaco, an upcoming GZDoom-based shooter from Altered Orbit Studios has been featured before and I'm bringing it back again here because of the huge upgrade to the demo. It's simply fantastic.

My game of the year 2022 is the Steam Deck

You think I'm joking? I'm not. Okay, okay. It's not a game but I'll get to that in a moment. The Steam Deck has transformed everything about gaming for me.

Steam Deck 2 focuses on Battery & Screen, Valve paying over 100 Open Source Developers

Valve talk to The Verge about the #SteamDeck, what’s to come and what they want to do like a Steam Controller 2!Full link: https://www.theverge.com/23499215/...

KDE Plasma gets Wayland Fractional Scaling, Fixing Multi-Screen and a Steam Deck updater

I continue to be truly amazed by all the work going into KDE Plasma. Not only is it my desktop environment of choice on Linux, it's Valve's too as it powered the desktop mode on Steam Deck. It's about to get some juicy upgrades too.

Epic Games needs your birthday to keep your account working in Heroic Games Launcher

Recently, Epic Games rolled out a change to their account system aimed at protecting the younger people on their store and it has caused issues for the Heroic Games Launcher.

GE-Proton 7-43 is out should fix up Immortals Fenyx Rising, Baldur's Gate 3

GE-Proton 7-43, the community-built version of the Proton compatibility layer, is out now and it comes with some useful looking fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gamers.

Steam Deck now shipping across Asia, plus a new Steam Deck Stable Client update

We're about to see a whole lot more people gaming on Linux, with a shiny Steam Deck arriving at the door of many people across Asia.

Valve hit a home run with the first year of Steam Deck

What an absolutely exceptional first year Valve had with the Steam Deck, and it continues to be my main way to play games now.

Steam Deck and Desktop Steam Beta updates fix up Login UI, store updates on Deck

Valve released another bunch of updates for the Steam Deck and Desktop Steam Beta Clients, along with a small Steam Deck OS Preview (SteamOS) update.

Valve just gave away another bunch of Steam Decks so check your email

During The Game Awards 2022, Valve were giving away a Steam Deck every minute and it seems they loved throwing hardware at people so much they just did it again.

Immortals Fenyx Rising now on Steam but quite messy on Steam Deck

Immortals Fenyx Rising is another from Ubisoft as they continue putting their games back on Steam, and sadly this release seems a bit messy on Steam Deck.

We may get a Steam Controller 2, plus fun updates coming to Steam Deck

The Verge managed to speak to a couple of developers at Valve on the Steam Deck, and while most of it was already known there's a couple of interesting bits to pick out.

Proton Hotfix from Valve gets The Witcher 3 next-gen DX12 working on Steam Deck

Well, that certainly didn't take long did it? Valve have already put up an update to Proton Hotfix, that works around the crashing issue in DirectX 12 in The Witcher 3 next-gen on Steam Deck.

Valve hit a home run with the first year of Steam Deck

What an absolutely exceptional first year Valve had with the Steam Deck, and it continues to be my main way to play games now.

Heroic Games Launcher gets another Hotfix to clean up more issues with v2.5.2

Heroic Games Launcher continues to get cleaned up after the last major update, with v2.5.2 HOTFIX #2 now available.

Steam Deck OS 3.4 gets a Death Stranding fix, plus new Client Beta and Firmware update

Three different bits of news to cover for Steam Deck updates today, as Valve pushed out three different upgrades. Here's all that's new.

Here's how to get The Witcher 3 working on Steam Deck after the next-gen update

The massive free next-gen update for The Witcher 3 is here, and out of the box now on Steam Deck it will just crash when you try to load into the game. Here's how to sort it out.