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Steam Deck hits 25,000 games Valve have rated Playable or Verified gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/stea…
#Steam #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming
Steam Deck hits 25,000 games Valve have rated Playable or Verified
With over 100,000 games on Steam - verifying all of that takes a long time but the Steam Deck now has over 25,000 that are Steam Deck Playable or Verified.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
These Linux distros impressed us last year.
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5 New Linux Distributions We Discovered in 2025
No, this is not a list of all the new distros that came up in 2025. We are listing the ones we covered throughout this year.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
![FOSS Community: Linux is very user friendly.
Linux:
[rootfs ]# exit
ERROR: Failed to mount the real real root device. Bailing out, your are your own. Good luck.
sh: can't access tty; job control turned off](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1402144 "FOSS Community: Linux is very user friendly.
Linux:
[rootfs ]# exit
ERROR: Failed to mount the real real root device. Bailing out, your are your own. Good luck.
sh: can't access tty; job control turned off")
GPD claim the WIN 5 is getting an official Bazzite Linux adaptation but the Bazzite team say otherwise gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gpd-…
#GPD #Bazzite #Linux #Gaming #HandheldGaming
GPD claim the WIN 5 is getting an official Bazzite Linux adaptation but the Bazzite team say otherwise
GPD are being weird again - making a claim that the GPD WIN 5 is getting an "official" adaptation with Bazzite Linux but the Bazzite team say otherwise.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/vulk…
#Vulkan #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamOS #DirectX
Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux
We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexu…
#Linux #SteamOS #Modding #Vortex #SteamDeck #Gaming #NexusMods
Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux
After cancelling the newer Nexus Mods app that had Linux support to refocus on the older Vortex, the Nexus Mods team now say Vortex will support SteamOS.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Ubuntu 26.04 is shaping up nicely.
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Ubuntu 26.04: Release Date and New Features
The development for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has started and it's time to start looking towards the features and changes it is bringing.Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
Can you run Affinity apps on Linux?
Our article looks at the current state, what works, what doesn’t, and the realistic options for Linux users.
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I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went
While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)
Spice up your Linux terminal with these tools! ✨🪄
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.com
The Snap Store needs to be better!
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Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open
After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Obey the Insect God brings live-action digitized sprite weirdness to action platformers gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/obey…
#Demo #IndieGames #ObeytheInsectGod #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck
Obey the Insect God brings live-action digitized sprite weirdness to action platformers
Remember how the original Mortal Kombat used live-action sprites for characters? Now imagine if someone stuck that style into a modernised action platformer.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mara…
#Marathon #Bungie #AntiCheat #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck
Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux
Halo and Destiny developer Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be launching March 5th, but it will most likely be unplayable on SteamOS Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#photoshop #unplugbigtech #diday
Adobe's creative software seems to be running on Linux with this.
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Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years
Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Draft code submitted to KDE Plasma turns it into a full VR desktop gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/draf…
#Linux #KDE #VR #Plasma #OpenSource
Draft code submitted to KDE Plasma turns it into a full VR desktop
A developer has submitted a draft to the KDE team for KWin to hook up a full Plasma VR mode and it looks pretty awesome.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Tile Tactics is a roguelike tower defense game where everything is a tile and you gamble for new tiles gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/tile…
#TileTactics #IndieGames #PCGaming #TowerDefense #Linux
Tile Tactics is a roguelike tower defense game where everything is a tile and you gamble for new tiles
I simply love how indie developers constantly come up with new weird and wonderful combinations. Tile Tactics looks like it will properly hook me in.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/kde-…
#KDE #Linux #OpenSource #Plasma #KDEPlasma
KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature
KDE Plasma is set to gain even more useful features with the upcoming Plasma 6.7 release, one especially good for online gaming.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux gamers rejoice! 🎮🚀
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Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser
As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Run a Linux system on your Android device with Local Desktop. 🖥️
Android Power Users Can Now Run Full Desktop Linux Environments Without Root Access
This open source app delivers one-tap Arch Linux installation with development tools, file sharing, and desktop software support.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/prot…
#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck
Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more
Valve launched a new update for Proton Experimental for January 16th to improve various games and launchers working on SteamOS / Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Tabulo is chess meets Balatro and it's out now gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/tabu…
#Tabulo #IndieGames #PCGaming #Steam #Linux
Tabulo is chess meets Balatro and it's out now
Is it chess? Is it Balatro? It's both, sort of. Tabulo is a pretty clever mixture of gameplay elements that looks set to hook you in.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ende…
#EndeavourOS #Linux #ArchLinux #LinuxGaming
EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo
After a major update released for EndeavourOS late last year, a new refresh is out with Ganymede Neo with a big tweak for NVIDIA GPU owners.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Grab some awesome modern platformers in the Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/grab…
#Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #GameBundle
Grab some awesome modern platformers in the Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle
Got a little time for some adventuring and platforming? The Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle has launched with a great price for some nice games.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OpenXcom Extended takes over from OpenXcom for the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/open…
#OpenXcom #OpenSource #Gaming #Retro #Linux
OpenXcom Extended takes over from OpenXcom for the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown
Remember the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown? It's one of my favourite strategy games from the 90s, and now the open source OpenXcom is switching hands.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GNOME has the platform. The office suite is missing.
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It's Time to Bring Back GNOME Office (Hope You Remember It)
Those who used GNOME 2 in the 2000's would remember the now forgotten GNOME Office. I think it's time to revive that project.Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)
From a private hobby to a global phenomenon, Linus explains how a simple experiment turned into the powerhouse we know today. 💪
Valve's documentation highlights the different ways standalone games run on Steam Frame gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valv…
#SteamFrame #Steam #VR #Valve #SteamOS #Linux
Valve's documentation highlights the different ways standalone games run on Steam Frame
With the upcoming new Steam Frame hardware from Valve, they want to get as many games as possible running - and there's multiple ways for developers to do it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Less Miserables is an upcoming point-and-click parody of Les Misérables gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/less…
#LessMiserables #IndieGames #AdventureGames #Linux #PCGaming
Less Miserables is an upcoming point-and-click parody of Les Misérables
A point-and-click parody of Les Misérables. Could be a fun one to keep an eye on if you love classic adventure games with modern touches.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Multiple years later Terraria 1.4.5 has a release date for January 27th gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mult…
#Terraria #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming
Multiple years later Terraria 1.4.5 has a release date for January 27th
Wow, they've been cooking for a while on this one huh? Terraria 1.4.5 will officially arrive January 27th and it's going to be massive.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Steam Machine verification will have "fewer constraints" than Steam Deck - but text sizing worries me gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/stea…
#SteamMachine #PCGaming #SteamOS #Linux #Steam
Steam Machine verification will have "fewer constraints" than Steam Deck - but text sizing worries me
It seems it will be easier to be Steam Machine Verified when compared with Steam Deck Verified, according to a Valve designer speaking with Game Developer.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Even more AMD ray tracing performance improvements heading to Mesa on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/even…
#AMD #Linux #RADV #Vulkan #Mesa #OpenSource
Even more AMD ray tracing performance improvements heading to Mesa on Linux
Developer Natalie Vock working for Valve has sent in even more impressive performance improvements for AMD GPUs on Linux with Mesa.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)