Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-verified-round-up-for-early-april-25-with-new-and-upcoming-games/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming #Steam

Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games

Need a fresh game for the weekend and you're playing on Steam Deck or Desktop Linux? Here's some fresh picks of games that recently became Steam Deck Verified.

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Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition rated Steam Deck Verified - but still no official announcement that it exists https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/neverwinter-nights-2-enhanced-edition-rated-steam-deck-verified-but-still-no-official-announcement-that-it-exists/

#NeverwinterNights2EnhancedEdition #NeverwinterNights2 #SteamDeck

Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition rated Steam Deck Verified - but still no official announcement that it exists

While it still hasn't been announced yet, we've seen that Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition exists thanks to SteamDB and now its rating has improved to be Steam Deck Verified.

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Run, jump and glide at blazing speed in Haste, the latest game from Landfall out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/run-jump-and-glide-at-blazing-speed-in-haste-the-latest-game-from-landfall-out-now/

#Haste #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Run, jump and glide at blazing speed in Haste, the latest game from Landfall out now

Originally called Haste: Broken Worlds and now just Haste, it's the latest game from Landfall (Content Warning, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Clustertruck) that ensures you gotta go fast.

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Oddventure blends Alice in Wonderland and EarthBound now in Early Access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/oddventure-blends-alice-in-wonderland-and-earthbound-now-in-early-access/

#Godot #IndieGame #RPG #Linux #SteamDeck

Oddventure blends Alice in Wonderland and EarthBound now in Early Access

Like your RPGs a little on the weird side? Oddventure from developer Infamous Rabbit that's inspired by and blending a little Alice in Wonderland and EarthBound has finally entered Early Access.

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Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, April 4th edition for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/everything-to-grab-from-prime-gaming-april-4th-edition-for-steam-deck-linux/

#Amazon #PrimeGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, April 4th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for April 4th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

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#DRIVE Rally leaves Early Access on April 16 with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/drive-rally-leaves-early-access-on-april-16-with-linux-support-and-steam-deck-verified/

#Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

#DRIVE Rally leaves Early Access on April 16 with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified

Pixel Perfect Dude has announced that their racing game #DRIVE Rally will be leaving Early Access on April 16.

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Wildkeepers Rising blends survivor-like bullet-heavens with creature collection for lots of chaotic battles https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/wildkeepers-rising-blends-survivor-like-bullet-heavens-with-creature-collection-for-lots-of-chaotic-battles/

#WildkeepersRising #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Wildkeepers Rising blends survivor-like bullet-heavens with creature collection for lots of chaotic battles

Available now in Early Access on Steam, Wildkeepers Rising is one of the latest to attempt to put a new spin on the popularity of whatever genre we're calling things like Vampire Survivors today.

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets a couple of Steam Deck fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/disney-epic-mickey-rebrushed-gets-a-couple-of-steam-deck-fixes/

#DisneyEpicMickeyRebrushed #SteamDeck #Linux #Disney #Gaming

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets a couple of Steam Deck fixes

While Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed was already rated Steam Deck Verified by Valve, it's nice to see developers still making improvements to it.

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Get some great indie games in the Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-some-great-indie-games-in-the-fellow-traveller-humble-bundle/

#HumbleBundle #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Get some great indie games in the Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle

Another chance to grab some cheap treats here. The Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle is now live and there's some good stuff included.

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Spilled! is a gorgeous and relaxing short game about cleaning up the ocean https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/spilled-is-a-gorgeous-and-relaxing-short-game-about-cleaning-up-the-ocean/

#Spilled #Gaming #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Spilled! is a gorgeous and relaxing short game about cleaning up the ocean

Spilled! is a thoroughly relaxing cute gem about driving a little boat and cleaning up the ocean, to bring life back to the planet.

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PC port of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ship of Harkinian, gets a huge Randomizer upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/pc-port-of-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-ship-of-harkinian-gets-a-huge-randomizer-upgrade/

#Zelda #OcarinaofTime #Gaming #PCGaming #Nintendo #Linux #SteamDeck

PC port of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ship of Harkinian, gets a huge Randomizer upgrade

Ship of Harkinian is a free community-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from the Harbour Masters team. A massive Blair Alfa (9.0.0) release just went live with a Randomizer and other major new features.

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Sonic Rumble is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-is-steam-deck-verified-ahead-of-release/

#SonicRumble #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #SONIC

Sonic Rumble is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Okay, now I'm excited. Sonic Rumble from SEGA is the first major multiplayer party game for the series and Valve have rated it Steam Deck Verified.

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Humble Choice for April 2025 has a quality list of games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/humble-choice-for-april-2025-has-a-quality-list-of-games/

#Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Humble Choice for April 2025 has a quality list of games

After a couple of duds, Humble Bundle actually have a properly good deal here with Humble Choice for April 2025 having a really nice selection of games.

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DELTARUNE chapters 1-4 release on Steam in June https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/deltarune-chapters-1-4-release-on-steam-in-june/

#DELTARUNE #PCGaming #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

DELTARUNE chapters 1-4 release on Steam in June

UNDERTALE fans are pretty excited about this one! DELTARUNE from tobyfox is finally coming to Steam with chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 on June 5th.

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Western point and click adventure Rosewater is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/western-point-and-click-adventure-rosewater-is-out-now/

#Rosewater #IndieGames #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Western point and click adventure Rosewater is out now

One classic point and click adventure game fans have been excited about has arrive. Rosewater, a Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City from Grundislav Games and Application Systems Heidelberg is out now with Native L…

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Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon 2 announced with a new 3D style https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/bullet-hell-dungeon-crawler-enter-the-gungeon-2-announced-with-a-new-3d-style/

#EntertheGungeon2 #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon 2 announced with a new 3D style

Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital announced Enter the Gungeon 2 today, teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 event and it's coming to Steam as well in 2026.

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Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-desktop-and-steam-deck-stable-update-released-with-various-fixes-plus-tweaks-to-the-download-ui/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI

Valve released and then rereleased a fresh stable update to the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a whole bunch of fixes and improvements.

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Linux shoots back up the Steam Survey for March 2025 with Simplified Chinese dropping https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/linux-shoots-back-up-the-steam-survey-for-march-2025-with-simplified-chinese-dropping/

#Steam #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Linux shoots back up the Steam Survey for March 2025 with Simplified Chinese dropping

Valve have released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for March 2025, and as expected with the Simplified Chinese language dropping the Linux stats have shot back up.

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Monster Train 2 is now set for release on May 21 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/monster-train-2-is-now-set-for-release-on-may-21/

#MonsterTrain2 #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux

Monster Train 2 is now set for release on May 21

Following the news I shared yesterday about Monster Train 2 being Steam Deck Verified, they've today revealed the release date as well.

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Luck be a Landlord dev's bullet heaven roguelite Maze Mice arrives May 2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/luck-be-a-landlord-devs-bullet-heaven-roguelite-maze-mice-arrives-may-2/

#MazeMice #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Luck be a Landlord dev's bullet heaven roguelite Maze Mice arrives May 2

Maze Mice is the next game from the developer of the popular Luck be a Landlord, and it's going to chew through your skirting board into Early Access on May 2nd.

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Blendo Games announce full Steam Deck support for stealthy shooter Skin Deep https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/blendo-games-announce-full-steam-deck-support-for-stealthy-shooter-skin-deep/

#SkinDeep #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Blendo Games announce full Steam Deck support for stealthy shooter Skin Deep

Blendo Games who previously made Flotilla, Quadrilateral Cowboy, Thirty Flights of Loving and Atom Zombie Smasher have a brand new release coming on April 30 with Skin Deep. It will come with full Steam Deck support.

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GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ge-proton-9-27-brings-fixes-for-ubisoft-connect-epic-games-wuthering-waves-and-monster-hunter-wilds/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #GEProton

GE-Proton 9-27 brings fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games, Wuthering Waves and Monster Hunter Wilds

The community maintained compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck, GE-Proton version 9-27 is out now with numerous fixes.

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Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 released with fixes for Avowed and No Rest for the Wicked https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-24-released-with-fixes-for-avowed-and-no-rest-for-the-wicked/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 released with fixes for Avowed and No Rest for the Wicked

Valve have released the latest stable SteamOS update for Steam Deck. SteamOS 3.6.24 is here with a few fixes and improvements, while work continues on the huge SteamOS 3.7 update.

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered is Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-is-steam-deck-verified/

#TheLastofUsPartII #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #Steam

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is Steam Deck Verified

What could be the biggest surprise of the year. The Last of Us Part II Remastered releases on Steam on April 3rd, and Valve just gave it the green Steam Deck Verified checkmark.

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Monster Train 2 is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/monster-train-2-is-steam-deck-verified-ahead-of-release/

#MonsterTrain2 #SteamDeck #Gaming #PCGaming

Monster Train 2 is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Great news for gamers on the go as Monster Train 2 from Shiny Shoe / Big Fan Games is Steam Deck Verified. It hasn't even released yet so Valve got in early for this one.

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Rogue Kingdoms blends tower defense with Vampire Survivors action and will have full Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/rogue-kingdoms-blends-tower-defense-with-vampire-survivors-action-and-will-have-full-steam-deck-support/

#RogueKingdoms #IndieGame #TowerDefense #Gaming #SteamDeck

Rogue Kingdoms blends tower defense with Vampire Survivors action and will have full Steam Deck support

With an upgrade system that's a little inspired by the popularity of Vampire Survivors and all the games that followed, Rogue Kingdoms combines some interesting looking tower defense gameplay with direct hero control and roguelike elements.

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Critter Cove gets a major performance update - should work better on Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/critter-cove-gets-a-major-performance-update-should-work-better-on-steam-deck/

#CritterCove #SteamDeck #Gaming

Critter Cove gets a major performance update - should work better on Steam Deck

Critter Cove is an open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. It's currently in Early Access and a recent update brings a big performance improvement to it.

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ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/protonup-qt-v2-12-brings-a-new-steam-deck-theme-and-support-for-proton-cachyos/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #OpenSource

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS

ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.

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KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/kde-plasma-6-3-4-fixes-the-most-common-plasma-crash-now-down-to-zero-very-high-priority-bugs/

#KDE #Plasma #Linux #OpenSource #SteamDeck

KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs

Work on the KDE Plasma desktop sounds like it continues to go very well, with some really important bug fixes arriving to make the experience a lot nicer. My favourite Linux desktop environment and what powers the Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has lost its Steam Deck Verified rating https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/marvels-spider-man-2-has-lost-its-steam-deck-verified-rating/

#SpiderMan2 #SteamDeck #Linux #PCGaming

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has lost its Steam Deck Verified rating

Valve's Steam Deck rating system is generally quite correct, but there are clearly some times when it isn't. Thankfully, Valve do go back over various games to re-test them and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been hit with a downgraded rating.

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Cassette Beasts is getting a new companion character and story quest https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cassette-beasts-is-getting-a-new-companion-character-and-story-quest/

#CassetteBeasts #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Godot

Cassette Beasts is getting a new companion character and story quest

Cassette Beasts from Bytten Studio has a fresh update announced for release on April 7th, bringing in a number of extras to the already fantastic and unique monster catcher.

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Historical strategy game Old World switches to Vulkan for Linux / Steam Deck

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/historical-strategy-game-old-world-switches-to-vulkan-for-linux-steam-deck/

#OldWorld #4X #Linux #Vulkan #SteamDeck

Historical strategy game Old World switches to Vulkan for Linux / Steam Deck

Mohawk Games continue releasing some pretty big updates to their Civilization like game Old World, with the latest aiming to fix up lots of issues and improve performance.

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WW2 shooter Squad 44 from Offworld updates Easy Anti-Cheat enabling Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ww2-shooter-squad-44-from-offworld-updates-easy-anti-cheat-enabling-linux-support/

#Squad44 #FPS #Linux #SteamDeck #AntiCheat

WW2 shooter Squad 44 from Offworld updates Easy Anti-Cheat enabling Linux support

Offworld have updated their tactical WW2 shooter Squad 44 (formerly known as Post Scriptum) to bring a whole bunch of fixes, while do so they've also updated Easy Anti-Cheat and enabled Linux platforms to jump in and play.

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Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 28th edition for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/everything-to-grab-from-prime-gaming-march-28th-edition-for-steam-deck-linux/

#Amazon #PrimeGaming #Gaming #SteamDeck

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 28th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 28th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

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Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/fixing-a-steam-deck-oled-bug-for-the-linux-kernel-6-14-release-was-a-major-challenge/

#SteamDeck #SteamDeckOLED #OpenSource #Linux

Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge

With the Linux kernel 6.14 out now, I noted in my quick-look overview about a bug that was fixed for the Steam Deck OLED model. Collabora have given a little more info on their work for this issue and how it was a challenge.

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New Steam Beta brings fixes for child accounts and improvements to download time estimates https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/new-steam-beta-brings-fixes-for-child-accounts-and-improvements-to-download-time-estimates/

#Steam #SteamDeck #PCGaming

New Steam Beta brings fixes for child accounts and improvements to download time estimates

Valve released a fresh Steam Beta Client update for March 27th bringing with it a few fixes, plus an interesting seeming improvement for how they calculate download progress and timing.

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Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stealth-platformer-kiyo-puts-up-a-new-playtest-with-improved-linux-and-steam-deck-support/

#Kiyo #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support

After requesting Linux testers back in Early 2024, the sneaky stealth platformer Kiyo has a new playtest on Steam for you to try with expanded Linux support. The style and lighting in this one really does look interesting.

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Retro sci-fi first-person shooter Viscerafest leaves Early Access in April with a huge update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/retro-sci-fi-first-person-shooter-viscerafest-leaves-early-access-in-april-with-a-huge-update/

#Viscerafest #FPS #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Retro sci-fi first-person shooter Viscerafest leaves Early Access in April with a huge update

Fulqrum Publishing and developers Acid Man Games and Fire Plant Games have revealed that Viscerafest, their retro styled sci-fi shooter will see a full launch on April 14th.

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Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/minecraft-spring-to-life-drop-is-out-now-with-more-mob-variants-and-ambient-features/

#Minecraft #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features

Mojang have released the latest update for Minecraft, the Spring to Life drop. This is part of their sped-up release schedule to bring more updates to the game.

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Humble launch the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both with some great games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/humble-launch-the-tactical-triumph-and-dice-and-destiny-bundles-both-with-some-great-games/

#Gaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Humble launch the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both with some great games

Humble Bundle just launched two new bundles with Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny. Each have some pretty great looking games, so here's your usual run over what compatibility to expect for Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

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