DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/dxvk-2-6-brings-expanded-nvidia-reflex-support-and-lots-of-game-fixes-for-linux-steam-deck/

#Linux #SteamDeck #DXVK #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck

DXVK is a tool used by Proton that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan. It's one of the projects that enables Windows games to run so well on Linux platforms like Steam Deck. Version 2.6 was just released.

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Hello Sunshine has you walking in the shadow of a giant robot so you're not fried by the sun https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/hello-sunshine-has-you-walking-in-the-shadow-of-a-giant-robot-so-youre-not-fried-by-the-sun/

#HelloSunshine #IndieGames #PCGaming #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Hello Sunshine has you walking in the shadow of a giant robot so you're not fried by the sun

Just announced from Red Thread Games (Dreamfall Chapters, Draugen, Dustborn) is Hello Sunshine, a mysterious survival game where you're following a truly massive robot and keeping to their shadow to not get fried by the sun.

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The Triple-i Initiative gaming showcase returns for 2025 with a teaser https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-triple-i-initiative-gaming-showcase-returns-for-2025-with-a-teaser/

#IndieGames #Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

The Triple-i Initiative gaming showcase returns for 2025 with a teaser

Looks like we're set for a bunch more big indie game reveals! The Triple-i Initiative gaming showcase has announced a return for 2025 and it's likely another good one.

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Wine 10.3 released with clipboard support in the Wayland driver, initial Vulkan video decoder support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/wine-10-3-released-with-clipboard-support-in-the-wayland-driver-initial-vulkan-video-decoder-support/

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

Wine 10.3 released with clipboard support in the Wayland driver, initial Vulkan video decoder support

The Wine 10.3 development release is now available for testing, which includes some new features and the usual assorted bug fixes to make running Windows games and apps on Linux even better.

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Mining sandbox adventure Core Keeper gets its first major post-release update on March 10 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/mining-sandbox-adventure-core-keeper-gets-its-first-major-post-release-update-on-march-10/

#CoreKeeper #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Mining sandbox adventure Core Keeper gets its first major post-release update on March 10

Core Keeper from developer Pugstorm has a fresh major content upgrade coming, the first post-release update and it's going to release really soon on March 10.

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Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers is out now and it's like a whole new game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/trailmakers-2-0-pioneers-is-out-now-and-its-like-a-whole-new-game/

#Trailmakers #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers is out now and it's like a whole new game

Trailmakers has managed to pull in a lot of happy players since the original 2019 full release, and the developers at Flashbulb have been busy building up the massive free update with Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers that's out now.

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MangoHud performance overlay v0.8.1 reworks FPS metrics, adds FEX stats, fixes bugs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/mangohud-performance-overlay-v0-8-1-reworks-fps-metrics-adds-fex-stats-fixes-bugs/

#MangoHud #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

MangoHud performance overlay v0.8.1 reworks FPS metrics, adds FEX stats, fixes bugs

Another new release is available for MangoHud, the Linux gaming overlay, which is also used for the performance stats on Steam Deck.

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Inspired by classic 90s animation Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon has a new trailer you need to see https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/inspired-by-classic-90s-animation-nanuka-secret-of-the-shattering-moon-has-a-new-trailer-you-need-to-see/

#Nanuka #IndieGame #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Inspired by classic 90s animation Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon has a new trailer you need to see

OutOfTheBit have put up a brand new trailer for their action-platformer that's inspired by the style of 90s animations. Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon is looking really good!

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R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/r-e-p-o-is-a-new-co-op-horror-game-with-silly-physics-currently-exploding-on-steam/

#REPO #Gaming #COOP #Horror #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam

With a Steam image of a stupid smiley face that made me initially ignore it when seeing it (the kind I would expect from some basic cheapo game), R.E.P.O. is actually pretty darn amusing and it's rocketing up the charts on Steam.

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EchoPatch mod is a great way to modernise the classic shooter FEAR https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/echopatch-mod-is-a-great-way-to-modernise-the-classic-shooter-fear/

#FEAR #FPS #LinuxGaming #Modding #PCGaming

EchoPatch mod is a great way to modernise the classic shooter FEAR

With the news recently about Monolith Productions closing, perhaps you might be wanting to jump back into the classic shooter FEAR (stylised as F.E.A.R.). Here's a mod to make the experience better.

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GOverlay app to help you configure the MangoHud overlay v1.3 released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/goverlay-app-to-help-you-configure-the-mangohud-overlay-v1-3-released/

#Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

GOverlay app to help you configure the MangoHud overlay v1.3 released

GOverlay can help you set up the performance display MangoHud with buttons and checkboxes, instead of needing to edit a config file. A new v1.3 was released making it portable.

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A Review and Dev Interview: Broadside Renegades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/a-review-and-dev-interview-broadside-renegades/

#IndieGames #Proton #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

A Review and Dev Interview: Broadside Renegades

This ain't your dad's Vampire Survivors. We take a look at a hidden gem and talk to the developer about the development process.

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March 25 reminder - GamingOnLinux needs your support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/march-25-reminder-gamingonlinux-needs-your-support/

#Linux #LinuxGaming

March 25 reminder - GamingOnLinux needs your support

Welcome to March 2025 readers! Here's a gentle reminder that GamingOnLinux is primarily funded by readers - that's you! And we need your support.

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Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) upgrades NVIDIA clockspeed configuration https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/linux-gpu-configuration-tool-lact-upgrades-nvidia-clockspeed-configuration/

#OpenSource #GPU #Linux #LinuxGaming

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) upgrades NVIDIA clockspeed configuration

If you want to fully control your GPU on Linux you may want to check out the latest update to Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT), which brings in various new features.

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NVIDIA stable driver 570.124.04 released for Linux with VRR for multiple displays and various bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/nvidia-stable-driver-570-124-04-released-for-linux-with-vrr-for-multiple-displays-and-various-bug-fixes/

#NVIDIA #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

NVIDIA stable driver 570.124.04 released for Linux with VRR for multiple displays and various bug fixes

Following on from the 570.86.16 Beta that was released on January 30th, NVIDIA have today put up a new stable driver release with 570.124.04.

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The Wipeout-like racer BallisticNG gets Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-wipeout-like-racer-ballisticng-gets-steam-deck-verified/

#BallisticNG #Gaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

The Wipeout-like racer BallisticNG gets Steam Deck Verified

That's another game with the green tick that you might want to pick up. BallisticNG is a Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto inspired racer that's genuinely good. With the still in-development updates, it's now Steam Deck Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy v1.3.2 released with improved game installs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/simple-gog-client-for-linux-minigalaxy-v1-3-2-released-with-improved-game-installs/

#GOG #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource

Simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy v1.3.2 released with improved game installs

If you prefer to buy your games for Linux on GOG, there's a fresh update to Minigalaxy, the open source simple GOG client.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Feed the demons, don't fight them in the deckbuilder Hungry Horrors https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/feed-the-demons-dont-fight-them-in-the-deckbuilder-hungry-horrors/

#HungryHorrors #Godot #IndieGame #LinuxGaming

Feed the demons, don't fight them in the deckbuilder Hungry Horrors

Do you love deck-builders? Hungry Horrors is quite an inventive take on the genre where instead of fighting them, you cook for them!

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

House Flipper and Friends Humble Bundle has some fun looking sims https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/house-flipper-and-friends-humble-bundle-has-some-fun-looking-sims/

#Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

House Flipper and Friends Humble Bundle has some fun looking sims

One for the creative types and people who love doing chores. The House Flipper and Friends Humble Bundle has an assortment of simulator treats available.

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Mesa 25.0 open source graphics drivers released with Vulkan 1.4 and initial AMD RDNA4 support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/mesa-25-0-open-source-graphics-drivers-released-with-vulkan-1-4-and-initial-amd-rdna4-support/

#Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

Mesa 25.0 open source graphics drivers released with Vulkan 1.4 and initial AMD RDNA4 support

Developer Eric Engestrom announced today the release of Mesa 25.0, bringing lots of open source graphics driver updates and expanded hardware support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux has some nice growth thanks to great handheld PC support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steamos-like-bazzite-linux-has-some-nice-growth-thanks-to-great-handheld-pc-support/

#Bazzite #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #OpenSource

SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux has some nice growth thanks to great handheld PC support

There's no need to wait on Valve releasing SteamOS 3 for everyone thanks to Bazzite. Some really impressive work continues to go into it, and it appears they're enjoying some nice overall growth.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases in August https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-releases-in-august/

#MetalGearSolid #MetalGearSolidDelta #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases in August

KONAMI announced that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is going to be launching on August 28th, with pre-orders now live.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The Capcom Arcade Classics & Fighters Pack Humble Bundle has lots of goodies again https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-capcom-arcade-classics-fighters-pack-humble-bundle-has-lots-of-goodies-again/

#Capcom #Gaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #PCGaming

The Capcom Arcade Classics & Fighters Pack Humble Bundle has lots of goodies again

Humble are rehashing a previous bundle here that was first released around this time last year, with the launch of the Capcom Arcade Classics & Fighters Pack Humble Bundle. Good chance to grab a whole lot if you missed it before.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Stellar Blade confirmed for a PC release in June - Steam page now live https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/stellar-blade-confirmed-for-a-pc-release-in-june-steam-page-now-live/

#StellarBlade #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #Linux

Stellar Blade confirmed for a PC release in June - Steam page now live

Hot on the heels of the recent news that Shift Up mentioned Stellar Blade would be optimized for Steam Deck and other smaller devices, we have a Steam page and release month.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The glibc 2.41 update has been causing problems for Linux gaming https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-glibc-2-41-update-has-been-causing-problems-for-linux-gaming/

#Linux #glibc #LinuxGaming

The glibc 2.41 update has been causing problems for Linux gaming

It seems a recent update to glibc with version 2.41 release at the end of January, has been causing all sorts of problems for Linux gamers that have pulled in the update (mostly on rolling-release distributions).

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/everwarder-is-a-fresh-tower-defense-roguelite-hybrid-about-clearing-the-darkness/

#Everwarder #IndieGames #PCGaming #LinuxGaming

Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness

Everwarder asks: how long will your light last? Not very long in some of my attempts. It's a fresh feeling spin that merges tower defense with a bit of roguelite action together, as you attempt to break through the darkness.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/please-dont-distract-me-im-trying-to-dig-a-big-hole-over-here/

#IndieGames #PCGaming #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here

Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/cast-n-chill-is-a-gorgeous-looking-pixel-art-idle-fishing-game-coming-soon/

#IndieGames #Gaming #LinuxGaming #PCGaming

Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon

Revealed in a press email today is Cast n Chill from developer Wombat Brawler. A game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - with your loyal pup by your side.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/portal-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/

#Portal2 #Steam #Gaming #Linux #LinuxGaming #Valve

Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux

Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/left-4-dead-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/

#Left4Dead2 #Linux #LinuxGaming #Steam #Valve

Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux

A recent update to glibc in version 2.41 appears to have been causing issues with Left 4 Dead 2, which Valve have solved in a fresh update.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/heart-of-the-machine-is-deep-fascinating-and-engrossing-to-play-as-a-sentient-ai/

#HeartoftheMachine #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming

Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI

Become a sentient AI in Heart of the Machine, the latest deep strategy game from Arcen Games (AI War 1/2, The Last Federation, Bionic Dues) and it's now in Early Access.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fanaticals-pedal-to-the-metal-bundle-has-some-gems-for-racing-fans/

#Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans

Got the need for some speed? Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has a bunch of good looking games to add to your collection.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/humble-choice-for-february-has-total-war-pharaoh-trepang2-griftlands-and-more/

#Trepang2 #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more

The latest Humble Choice has been revealed. This is the monthly selection of games you can subscribe to with Humble Bundle. Here's the expected compatibility for Linux / Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Killing Floor 3 is set for release on March 25 with "even more realistic carnage" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/killing-floor-3-is-set-for-release-on-march-25-with-even-more-realistic-carnage/

#KillingFloor3 #FPS #PCGaming #Gaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Killing Floor 3 is set for release on March 25 with "even more realistic carnage"

Tripwire Interactive recently announced that their co-op action horror FPS, Killing Floor 3, will be releasing on March 25.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Eyes of War is a medieval era RTS that lets you get up close and personal with third-person controls https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/eyes-of-war-is-a-medieval-era-rts-that-lets-you-get-up-close-and-personal-with-third-person-controls/

#RTS #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Linux

Eyes of War is a medieval era RTS that lets you get up close and personal with third-person controls

Eyes of War is a medieval eta RTS from Good Mood Games that just hit the big 1.0. It's an usual RTS where you can jump right into playing as a single character.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Atari announced Breakout Beyond, a fresh spin on the classic from the devs of BIT.TRIP https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/atari-announced-breakout-beyond-a-fresh-spin-on-the-classic-from-the-devs-of-bit-trip/

#BreakoutBeyond #Atari #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Atari announced Breakout Beyond, a fresh spin on the classic from the devs of BIT.TRIP

The Breakout franchise is making a full return, with Atari announcing Breakout Beyond, developed by Choice Provisions (the studio behind BIT.TRIP).

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-gets-stability-fixes-and-a-steam-deck-graphics-setting-tweak/

#FINALFANTASYVIIREBIRTH #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #FFVII

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has its first post-release patch to improve how it runs across all systems, with some useful improvements.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/1997-classic-adventure-the-space-bar-upgraded-with-scummvm-and-linux-support/

#TheSpaceBar #Retro #RetroGaming #Linux #LinuxGaming #ScummVM

1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support

Another classic revived. The ZOOM Platform recently announced that the 1997 classic adventure The Space Bar has been upgraded to use ScummVM and there's now a Linux version to go with it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/linux-performance-overlay-mangohud-0-8-0-rc1-out-now-for-testing-with-intel-gpu-support-and-lots-of-improvements/

#MangoHud #OpenSource #Linux #LinuxGaming

Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements

MangoHud is a performance overlay you can use on Desktop Linux, and it's what powers the built-in overlay on Steam Deck. A new release candidate is now available for testing for an upcoming stable release with version 0.8.0-rc1.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Calamities are coming to Old World in the Wrath of Gods DLC plus they hit a big sales milestone https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/calamities-are-coming-to-old-world-in-the-wrath-of-gods-dlc-plus-they-hit-a-big-sales-milestone/

#OldWorld #4X #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #LinuxGaming

Calamities are coming to Old World in the Wrath of Gods DLC plus they hit a big sales milestone

Mohawk Games have announced the Old World - Wrath of Gods is coming on March 4, which has some big new features and content, plus they've hit a nice sales milestone.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}