Free Minecraft-like game MineClone2 v0.82.0 for Minetest out now

A free and open source survival sandbox game pack for the voxel game engine Minetest, MineClone2 is as close to Minecraft as you can get without playing Minecraft. A big new release has rolled out with version 0.82.0 with lots added.

Slavic fantasy-adventure The End of the Sun gets a demo

In the mood for something just a bit different? The End of the Sun is a Slavic-fantasy adventure and you can try it out now.

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory open source project ET: Legacy has a new release

ET: Legacy continues carrying the torch of the classic multiplayer title Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, with a new release out that has lots of fixes.

Adventure puzzler Myst now Steam Deck Verified, will adjust graphics automatically

Myst, the remake of the 1993 classic, has been updated and is now Steam Deck Verified so you can go and get as confused as I was by it.

GE-Proton 7-48 out now with updates to DXVK, VKD3D-Proton

GE-Proton v7-48, the community supported version of the Proton translation layer, is out now with upgrades to various components to continue making Steam Deck and Linux gaming better.

Valve fixed up Dead Space on Steam Deck

For those of you waiting for news on Dead Space becoming more playable on Steam Deck — Valve have already delivered.

Humble's Survival Instinct Bundle looks like a good deal

Want some more survival games? Humble's Survival Instinct Bundle has a few good picks in it and far cheaper than buying individually.

Steam Deck and Steam Beta fix on-screen keyboard, Gyro improvements, Linux input fix

More goodies coming to the Steam Deck and Steam Desktop Beta, as Valve sure do like to work quickly to solve bugs and add features.

Watch Dogs: Legion from Ubisoft arrives on Steam, playable on Steam Deck

Here's yet another Steam release from Ubisoft, as they continue dumping their older titles on Steam. Watch Dogs: Legion is here and playable on Steam Deck.

The new Dead Space is sadly a great big mess on Steam Deck

Dead Space got a remake that was released today and I was incredibly excited by it but sadly it's just a mess.

Watch Dogs: Legion on Steam Deck (now on Steam!)

Watch Dogs: Legion is another Ubisoft title that has arrived on Steam, so like previous Ubisoft releases I’ve been giving it a run on #SteamDeck.Buy from Hum...

Steam Deck now in stock across Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan

Komodo PR sent word that there's no longer a reservation queue to purchase a Steam Deck across Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Rainbow Vomit Going Open Source | Linux Out Loud 48

This week, Linux Out Loud chats about Cooler Master adding to open source.Welcome to episode 48 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those head...

Trackmania heads to Steam and the devs say it's playable on Steam Deck

Trackmania, the 2020 remake, is heading to Steam and the developers have started answering questions like — will it run on Steam Deck?

Developer of point and click adventure Splittown looking at Linux support

Love your adventure games? Here's one to keep an eye on. The developer of Splittown has mentioned they're looking into Native Linux support.

Might and Magic 6, 7 and 8 get an open source reimplementation with OpenEnroth

Want to play Might and Magic 6, 7 and 8 on modern systems with an updated game engine? Well, OpenEnroth looks mighty promising.

Atari announce another 80s classic revival with Caverns of Mars: Recharged

Another revamp of a classic is on the way with Atari once again teaming up with SneakyBox, as the 1981 title Caverns of Mars is releasing as Caverns of Mars: Recharged.

Lots more EA games get a Steam Deck Playable rating

Valve has again continued to go through various EA games that were previously problematic on Steam Deck due to the new EA App, with lots of them now marked as Steam Deck Playable.

ControllerTools plugin for Steam Deck now gives low battery notifications

A Steam Deck plugin for Decky Loader that I recently mentioned, ControllerTools, has a fresh update out to make it more useful.

Factorio is about to increase in price so be quick

The developers of the awesome Factorio have announced that the price is about to go up, so if you still haven't purchased it now is the time.

Steam and Steam Deck Beta add the ability to move the on-screen keyboard

Valve continues to roll out new unstable releases of the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck, with a new update giving the ability to move the on-screen keyboard.

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.

Wine 8.0 is out now with major compatibility improvements

Wine 8.0 is out now, a big improvement over the last stable release with many upgrades for Windows to Linux compatibility across thousands of games and apps.

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.

Colony sim Stardeus adds in derelict ships, system scanning, new ship design system

Stardeus was one of the most promising Early Access releases on 2022, giving you pretty much RimWorld in space and the first major update is out now.

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...

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.

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.

Turn-based city-builder set on Mars, Farlanders has launched

Farlanders is a turn-based city-builder from Andriy Bychkovskyi and publisher Crytivo that has you colonize and attempt to terraform the red planet.

Get a free copy of the chilled Haven Park in the GOG New Year Sale

Who can say no to a free game? GOG are giving away the relaxing Haven Park for 27 hours during their freshly launched New Year Sale 2023.

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.