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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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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Earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones didn't stop the Hungry Horrors demo releasing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/earthquakes-cockroaches-and-broken-bones-didnt-stop-the-hungry-horrors-demo-releasing/

#Godot #Demo #IndieGame #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

Earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones didn't stop the Hungry Horrors demo releasing

Sometimes developers put up blog posts talking about developing their game, but it's not every day you read about how they had to deal with earthquakes, cockroaches and broken bones.

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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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Awesome auto-battler Mechabellum gets a free weekend, discount and update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/awesome-auto-battler-mechabellum-gets-a-free-weekend-discount-and-update/

#Mechabellum #PCGaming #Gaming

Awesome auto-battler Mechabellum gets a free weekend, discount and update

My absolute favourite auto-battler Mechabellum will have a Free Weekend starting later today, it's one you definitely have to try as the battles just look awesome.

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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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SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 released with a Linux VR fix and a controller and physics improvement https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steamvr-beta-2-10-2-released-with-a-linux-vr-fix-and-a-controller-and-physics-improvement/

#SteamVR #VR #Linux #Gaming

SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 released with a Linux VR fix and a controller and physics improvement

Valve released SteamVR Beta 2.10.2 on April 2nd, and thankfully it includes a couple of fixes for Linux VR players.

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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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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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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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Paradox announce Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 with Charters of Commerce expansion arriving in June https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/paradox-announce-victoria-3-expansion-pass-2-with-charters-of-commerce-expansion-arriving-in-june/

#Paradox #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #Victoria3

Paradox announce Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 with Charters of Commerce expansion arriving in June

It may not be the most popular strategy game from Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios, but they're still expanding it. Victoria 3 is getting a major expansion in June, with the Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2 on Steam now.

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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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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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Nearly two years after the last update, Quake II RTX 1.8 is out with Quake 2 Remastered map support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/nearly-two-years-after-the-last-update-quake-ii-rtx-1-8-is-out-with-quake-2-remastered-map-support/

#QuakeIIRTX #QuakeII #Gaming #PCGaming

Nearly two years after the last update, Quake II RTX 1.8 is out with Quake 2 Remastered map support

Lightspeed Studios / NVIDIA have recently updated Quake II RTX, their ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic.

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Immortal Boy looks wild blending a little Undertale and OMORI together https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/immortal-boy-looks-wild-blending-a-little-undertale-and-omori-together/

#ImmortalBoy #IndieGames #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

Immortal Boy looks wild blending a little Undertale and OMORI together

IcarusDev is currently making Immortal Boy a 2.5D turn-based RPG of battles, puzzles and exploration - amid secrets and betrayal. It's a little of Undertale meets OMORI.

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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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Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/starsector-one-of-the-best-space-rpgs-thats-not-on-steam-had-a-huge-update/

#Starsector #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update

Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is still in development but it's been a seriously impressive game for years. Not yet on Steam or any other store, as you have to buy it direct, but don't let that stop you with a big update out now.

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Ubisoft launches new subsidiary for Assassin’s Creed and other big games with funding from Tencent https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ubisoft-launches-new-subsidiary-for-assassins-creed-and-other-big-games-with-funding-from-tencent/

#Ubisoft #AssassinsCreed #FarCry #RainbowSix #Gaming

Ubisoft launches new subsidiary for Assassin’s Creed and other big games with funding from Tencent

Ubisoft are attempting to turn around their fortunes, with the creation of a new subsidiary with funding help from Tencent. This new group will have full control over Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

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Two classic Flash strategy games make a return in April with the Warfare Legacy Collection https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/two-classic-flash-strategy-games-make-a-return-in-april-with-the-warfare-legacy-collection/

#WarfareLegacyCollection #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #RTS

Two classic Flash strategy games make a return in April with the Warfare Legacy Collection

The Warfare Legacy Collection bundles together two classic Flash strategy games Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944, upgraded for modern computers and expanded for a Steam release on April 28th.

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Animated series ENA gets a video game with the free surreal adventure ENA: Dream BBQ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/animated-series-ena-gets-a-video-game-with-the-free-surreal-adventure-ena-dream-bbq/

#ENADreamBBQ #ENA #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #IndieGames #FreeGame

Animated series ENA gets a video game with the free surreal adventure ENA: Dream BBQ

I'll admit I'm pretty uncultured apparently as seeing the release of ENA: Dream BBQ today led me down a bit of a rabbit hole about the ENA animated series.

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Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity got a big update with a turn-based mode coming later this year https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/obsidian-rpg-pillars-of-eternity-got-a-big-update-with-a-turn-based-mode-coming-later-this-year/

#PillarsofEternity #RPG #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity got a big update with a turn-based mode coming later this year

Obsidian Entertainment have revisited the original Pillars of Eternity, with a big bumper patch out now and plans for another big update later this year.

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Geo Mythica is a charming 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth with unique party-based combat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/geo-mythica-is-a-charming-8-bit-style-jrpg-quest-to-save-earth-with-unique-party-based-combat/

#GeoMythica #Retro #RPG #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Gaming

Geo Mythica is a charming 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth with unique party-based combat

Love classic RPGs? You might want to check out the newly released Geo Mythica, with some great looking 8-bit styled artwork and a quite unique sounding party-based combat system.

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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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The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure point and click adventure out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/the-beekeepers-picnic-a-sherlockian-adventure-point-and-click-adventure-out-now/

#AdventureGames #Linux #LinuxGaming #Gaming #IndieGames

The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure point and click adventure out now

The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure from Afoot Games looks like a wonderful casual point and click adventure for you to relax with.

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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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Dig up planets for skeletons and fight huge guardians in the latest No Man's Sky update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/dig-up-planets-for-skeletons-and-fight-huge-guardians-in-the-latest-no-mans-sky-update/

#NoMansSky #Gaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Dig up planets for skeletons and fight huge guardians in the latest No Man's Sky update

Hello Game have somehow done it again. No Man's Sky has another surprisingly large update available adding in more new content like a fossil beds to dig up skeletons and big fights against huge guardians.

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Triple-i Initiative returns April 10 with over 30 announcements - here's all the devs involved https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/triple-i-initiative-returns-april-10-with-over-30-announcements-heres-all-the-devs-involved/

#Gaming #PCGaming #IndieGames

Triple-i Initiative returns April 10 with over 30 announcements - here's all the devs involved

The Triple-i Initiative have now announced their gaming announcement event is scheduled for April 10th, taking up only 45 minutes of your time.

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Monsterpatch is Pokemon meets Stardew Valley from the dev of Littlewood and Kindergarten https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/monsterpatch-is-pokemon-meets-stardew-valley-from-the-dev-of-littlewood-and-kindergarten/

#Monsterpatch #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Monsterpatch is Pokemon meets Stardew Valley from the dev of Littlewood and Kindergarten

Monsterpatch is the latest game from Sean Young developer of Littlewood and Kindergarten, blending together Pokemon and Stardew Valley with a little of their own Littlewood thrown in.

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Folkways DLC for the excellent village builder dotAGE released - here's a little interview with the developer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/folkways-dlc-for-the-excellent-village-builder-dotage-released-heres-a-little-interview-with-the-developer/

#dotAGE #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Folkways DLC for the excellent village builder dotAGE released - here's a little interview with the developer

dotAGE is a very unique turn-based village builder that blends in roguelike survival elements. It's one that you should definitely add to your list, and a new DLC expansion is out now so I took the chance to speak to the developer a bit.

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UnderMine 2 comes to Early Access in July with co-op https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/undermine-2-comes-to-early-access-in-july-with-co-op/

#UnderMine2 #UnderMine #Gaming #IndieGames #SteamDeck

UnderMine 2 comes to Early Access in July with co-op

UnderMine 2 from developer Thorium is set to enter Early Access on July 22nd, promising to take the best bits of the fun original and expanding on it.

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Infinity Nikki devs are working on Steam Deck support for the Steam release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/infinity-nikki-devs-are-working-on-steam-deck-support-for-the-steam-release/

#InfinityNikki #SteamDeck #Gaming

Infinity Nikki devs are working on Steam Deck support for the Steam release

While there's no current release date for the Steam release, Infold Games are still working towards it for Infinity Nikki and it seems it may be good news for Steam Deck players.

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