Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/proton-experimental-adds-fixes-for-gta-v-enhanced-and-more-for-linux-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

Proton Experimental adds fixes for GTA V Enhanced and more for Linux / Steam Deck

Valve released another smaller update for Proton Experimental, the constantly changing compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck with SteamOS.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

SteamOS 3.7.2 Preview gets a fix for the Steam Deck OLED https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steamos-3-7-2-preview-gets-a-fix-for-the-steam-deck-oled/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux

SteamOS 3.7.2 Preview gets a fix for the Steam Deck OLED

While Valve continue working towards the public SteamOS 3 release for more devices, and we've seen them note work towards that in the initial SteamOS 3.7 Preview, they continue rolling out more bug fixes for the Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fanatical launch a fresh 'Elite Collection' Steam Deck Play on the Go bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/fanatical-launch-a-fresh-elite-collection-steam-deck-play-on-the-go-bundle/

#SteamDeck #Linux #SteamOS #PCGaming

Fanatical launch a fresh 'Elite Collection' Steam Deck Play on the Go bundle

The sun is shining here (a rare event) which is terrible, and of course that means staying inside playing video games right? If you're in the same situation perhaps the new Steam Deck Build Your Own Play on the Go bundle from Fanatical will help.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now on Best Buy for pre-order with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/lenovo-legion-go-s-with-steamos-now-on-best-buy-for-pre-order-with-ryzen-z1-extreme-or-ryzen-z2-go/

#LenovoLegionGoS #SteamOS #Linux #Lenovo #LegionGoS

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now on Best Buy for pre-order with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go

While there doesn't seem to have been any announcement from Lenovo yet that I can see, Best Buy in the USA have put up two versions of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS for pre-order.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Beta improves download speed of Steam Client updates on Linux / Steam Deck and other fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-beta-improves-download-speed-of-steam-client-updates-on-linux-steam-deck-and-other-fixes/

#Steam #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #PCGaming

Steam Beta improves download speed of Steam Client updates on Linux / Steam Deck and other fixes

Valve just released a fresh Steam Client Beta available for all platforms that includes some feature tweaks and a healthy injection of bug fixes.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Valve have put back both Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Unsupported again - article updated: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/surprisingly-valve-rated-grand-theft-auto-v-enhanced-and-rainbow-six-siege-as-steam-deck-playable/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #AntiCheat #Steam #Valve

Surprisingly, Valve rated Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable

Even though both of them have anti-cheat that blocks Linux platforms from playing online, Valve have suddenly rated both Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Surprisingly, Valve rated Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/surprisingly-valve-rated-grand-theft-auto-v-enhanced-and-rainbow-six-siege-as-steam-deck-playable/

#SteamDeck #GTAV #GTAOnline #R6Siege #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamOS

Surprisingly, Valve rated Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable

Even though both of them have anti-cheat that blocks Linux platforms from playing online, Valve have suddenly rated both Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steamos-3-7-0-preview-brings-the-beginnings-of-support-for-non-steam-deck-handhelds/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #HandheldGaming #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #Steam

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the previously announced Beta for more handhelds. Although this release is still just for Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-deck-hits-18000-games-playable-and-verified/

#SteamDeck #Steam #SteamOS #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified

Another seriously impressive milestone has been hit. The Steam Deck now has 18,000 games that Valve have rated to be either Playable or Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

330 million hours played on Steam Deck in 2024 up 64% from 2023 - Steam Year In Review 2024 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/330-million-hours-played-on-steam-deck-in-2024-up-64-from-2023-steam-year-in-review-2024/

#Steam #SteamDeck #Valve #SteamOS #Gaming #PCGaming

330 million hours played on Steam Deck in 2024 up 64% from 2023 - Steam Year In Review 2024

Valve have released their Steam Year In Review 2024 and it's full of interesting data, as well as going over all the changes Valve made to Steam during 2024. Nice to see the Steam Deck and Linux doing so well overall for Valve.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-24-beta-gets-a-performance-fix-for-no-rest-for-the-wicked/

#NoRestfortheWicked #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios just got a dedicated performance fix in the latest SteamOS Beta update for Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Yeah, I have heard the news.

The idea behind this is to ensure that #Windows stays Number 1 in gaming. This is a strong signal to the #gaming industry. Don't even think of supporting #steamos for desktop! Because we are WINTEL and we want to dominate the market for sure.

The question is: who needs yet another mobile PC device? There are plenty, including the Steam Deck. And the #xbox brand ain't so strong any longer ...

I hope Valve are watching closely with Microsoft working towards an Xbox Handheld https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/i-hope-valve-are-watching-closely-with-microsoft-working-towards-an-xbox-handheld/

#Xbox #Linux #SteamOS #Steam #Microsoft

I hope Valve are watching closely with Microsoft working towards an Xbox Handheld

With Microsoft pushing to improve Windows on handhelds, and reportedly working with a specific partner on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, Valve should be watching closely with their Linux plans for Steam Deck and SteamOS.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta released with fixes for rendering issues with Avowed https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-23-beta-released-with-fixes-for-rendering-issues-with-avowed/

#Avowed #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta released with fixes for rendering issues with Avowed

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta "Beak Visible" is available now for people to test in the Beta and Preview channels.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/happy-three-years-to-the-steam-deck-the-linux-gaming-machine-that-changed-everything/

#SteamDeck #Steam #Linux #SteamOS

Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything

It's been three years today since Valve released the Steam Deck. Not only has Valve shown how incredible Linux actually can be as a gaming platform, but they really kicked the industry into gear on PC gaming handhelds.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Seriously clever twin-stick shooter Windowkill adds Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/seriously-clever-twin-stick-shooter-windowkill-adds-steam-deck-support/

#Windowkill #Godot #IndieGame #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Seriously clever twin-stick shooter Windowkill adds Steam Deck support

Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter where the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. A really clever idea, and a game I had a lot of fun with previously and now it has improved Steam Deck support too.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.22 brings a fix for pre-compiled shader downloads https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-22-brings-a-fix-for-pre-compiled-shader-downloads/

#SteamOS #SteamDeck #Linux #Steam #Valve

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.22 brings a fix for pre-compiled shader downloads

Valve just released a tiny SteamOS 3.6.22 "Volcanic Activity" Beta for Steam Deck, which includes a fix for a rather annoying issue.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck update gets a small battery life boost with the Frame Limiter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-update-gets-a-small-battery-life-boost-with-the-frame-limiter/

#SteamDeck #Steam #Linux #SteamOS

Steam Deck update gets a small battery life boost with the Frame Limiter

Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update for February 14th, showing the love to battery life with a little extra juice.

^{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)}

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.21 released fixing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle eyes and security bugs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-21-released-fixing-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-eyes-and-security-bugs/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.21 released fixing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle eyes and security bugs

After being in Beta since December 2024, Valve have now released SteamOS 3.6.21 as stable for Steam Deck bringing in some bug and security fixes.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck Verified highlights for February 2025 - come find your next game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-verified-highlights-for-february-2025-come-find-your-next-game/

#SteamDeck #Steam #Gaming #SteamOS

Steam Deck Verified highlights for February 2025 - come find your next game

It's time to highlight some games you might have missed! Here's a run over what's been through Valve's Steam Deck Verified with some of my personal picks here for February.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Decky Loader for Steam Deck gets a store upgrade to show currently installed plugins clearly https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/decky-loader-for-steam-deck-gets-a-store-upgrade-to-show-currently-installed-plugins-clearly/

#SteamDeck #Linux #SteamOS #DeckyLoader

Decky Loader for Steam Deck gets a store upgrade to show currently installed plugins clearly

Decky Loader, the popular plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, has a fresh release out making the plugin store a bit more useful.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/a-deck-builder-for-busy-people-bramble-royale-a-meteorfall-story-plans-full-steam-deck-support-for-launch/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #IndieGames

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch

Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters/

#ApexLegends #AntiCheat #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters

Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop root password https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-change-and-reset-your-steamos-steam-deck-desktop-root-password/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeckGaming

How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop root password

If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a root password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Sorry but no Valve are not working on an AMD RDNA4 Steam Console despite rumours https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/sorry-but-no-valve-are-not-working-on-an-amd-rdna4-steam-console-despite-rumours/

#Valve #SteamMachine #SteamOS #PCGaming #SteamDeck #Linux

Sorry but no Valve are not working on an AMD RDNA4 Steam Console despite rumours

Thanks to posts on social media and YouTuber videos, which now other news sites have picked up, we're seeing fresh rumours about a new Steam Machine / Steam Console.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-up-decky-loader-on-steam-deck-steamos-for-easy-plugins/

#DeckyLoader #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux

How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-change-the-proton-version-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

You've heard a lot about Proton and all the different versions, but how do you actually change the version of Proton used for games? Here's all you need to know.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-fixes-up-the-finals-and-no-mans-sky-vr-with-proton-experimental/

#TheFinals #NoMansSky #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental

A fresh Proton Experimental update from Valve has landed fixing up issues with two games for Linux / Steam Deck so here's what's new.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Lucky Tower Ultimate is hilarious and now Steam Deck Verified with a big update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/lucky-tower-ultimate-is-hilarious-and-now-steam-deck-verified-with-a-big-update/

#LuckyTowerUltimate #SteamDeck #SteamOS #LinuxGaming

Lucky Tower Ultimate is hilarious and now Steam Deck Verified with a big update

Probably one of the funniest games I've had the pleasure of playing over the last year, Lucky Tower Ultimate is a gem and worth a go. Now even more so.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Survival horror Chernobylite updated for better Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/survival-horror-chernobylite-updated-for-better-steam-deck-support/

#Chernobylite #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Survival horror Chernobylite updated for better Steam Deck support

While working on Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, developer The Farm 51 have gone back and further enhanced Chernobylite Complete Edition to bring some Steam Deck improvements.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

NTSYNC for Proton / Wine now in Linux kernel 6.14 that "Should make many SteamOS users happy" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-for-proton-wine-now-in-linux-kernel-6-14-that-should-make-many-steamos-users-happy/

#NTSYNC #Linux #Proton #SteamOS #SteamDeck

NTSYNC for Proton / Wine now in Linux kernel 6.14 that "Should make many SteamOS users happy"

Seems like the upcoming Linux kernel 6.14 release is going to be a nice one for gamers on Linux / Steam Deck, as the NTSYNC code has now been properly merged in ready.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The ridiculous Steam Brick just makes me want a proper Steam Machine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/the-ridiculous-steam-brick-just-makes-me-want-a-proper-steam-machine/

#SteamBrick #SteamDeck #SteamOS

The ridiculous Steam Brick just makes me want a proper Steam Machine

One modder took it upon themselves to turn their Steam Deck into a Steam Brick, a tiny little console that makes me really want a proper Steam Machine.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

War Thunder gets BattlEye anti-cheat enabled for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/war-thunder-gets-battleye-anti-cheat-enabled-for-linux/

#WarThunder #BattlEye #Linux #SteamOS

War Thunder gets BattlEye anti-cheat enabled for Linux

War Thunder from Gaijin Entertainment announced back in December 2024 that they would be changing the anti-cheat, which continues to be rolled out in stages.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Hotfix updated to get THE FINALS working again on Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/proton-hotfix-updated-to-get-the-finals-working-again-on-linux-steam-deck/

#TheFinals #FPS #SteamDeck #SteamOS #LinuxGaming

Proton Hotfix updated to get THE FINALS working again on Linux / Steam Deck

Recent updates to THE FINALS ended up breaking it on Linux / Steam Deck, but Valve have pushed out a new update to Proton Hotfix to get it working again.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Proton Experimental updated with fixes for Battle.net, Atelier Resleriana, Dirt Rally 2 and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/proton-experimental-updated-with-fixes-for-battlenet-atelier-resleriana-dirt-rally-2-and-more/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Proton #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Proton Experimental updated with fixes for Battle.net, Atelier Resleriana, Dirt Rally 2 and more

Valve updated Proton Experimental for January 22nd with a bunch more fixes for gamers on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck. Like the Battle.net update issue that came up recently that was fixed in a recent GE-Proton update too

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

My article on the Steam Deck dropping hard in the Steam global top sellers list was updated, to note Valve have corrected the list. The Steam Deck was 4th, not 47th last week, as the global chart originally said: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/steam-deck-sales-drop-hard-following-the-nintendo-switch-2-announcement/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Steam #Valve

Steam Deck sales drop hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement

Valve's Steam Deck with SteamOS has been consistently in the top sales charts on Steam since release, but recently it dropped down rather hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New Guide: How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-install-ge-proton-on-steam-deck-steamos-linux/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux

GE-Proton (formerly Proton-GE) is a compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like SteamOS / Steam Deck that can at times give you better game compatibility than Valve's official Proton. Here's how to install it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck sales drop hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/steam-deck-sales-drop-hard-following-the-nintendo-switch-2-announcement/

#SteamDeck #PCGaming #Steam #SteamOS

Steam Deck sales drop hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement

Valve's Steam Deck with SteamOS has been consistently in the top sales charts on Steam since release, but recently it dropped down rather hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

currently trying #raspbian with some Scratch, Python & #arduino projects on the horizon on my free time, with the objective to introduce all of it to my kids.

Still really satisfied with #linuxmint on my old laptop, I use mainly #libreoffice for my uni homeworks.

Maybe I’ll come back to #manjaro on my newest one with double booting cause it’s fun messing around. Also interested in #steamos. It’s going to be a busy year!