Ludaro puts a roguelike deck-building twist on the classic board game Ludo https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ludaro-puts-a-roguelike-deck-building-twist-on-the-classic-board-game-ludo/

#Ludaro #Ludo #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Ludaro puts a roguelike deck-building twist on the classic board game Ludo

Whatever will developers turn into a deck-builder next? Ludo, apparently. The classic board game has been warped into Ludaro.

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The final Baldur's Gate 3 patch is out now with cross-play, photo mode, new subclasses https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-final-baldurs-gate-3-patch-is-out-now-with-cross-play-photo-mode-new-subclasses/

#BaldursGate3 #BaldursGate #RPG #Gaming #SteamDeck

The final Baldur's Gate 3 patch is out now with cross-play, photo mode, new subclasses

It's done, finished! The final Baldur's Gate 3 content update is here along with a special animated short to mark the occasion. As expected, is a rather large enhancement to the game with some very long patch notes.

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D.O.T. Defence is a fast-paced gamepad-friendly RTS now on Steam with co-op and versus modes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/d-o-t-defence-is-a-fast-paced-gamepad-friendly-rts-now-on-steam-with-co-op-and-versus-modes/

#RTS #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming #IndieGames

D.O.T. Defence is a fast-paced gamepad-friendly RTS now on Steam with co-op and versus modes

Real time chaotic strategy simplified to make it work well on a gamepad? With single-player, versus and co-op modes? D.O.T. Defence is out in Early Access with Native Linux support made with Godot.

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Save the world from insidious and cruel demons in Bosorka with a Linux version available now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/save-the-world-from-insidious-and-cruel-demons-in-bosorka-with-a-linux-version-available-now/

#Bosorka #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Save the world from insidious and cruel demons in Bosorka with a Linux version available now

Bosorka is an action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. To celebrate the first anniversary, the developer has released a Native Linux version.

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MySims and MySims Kingdom from EA get Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/mysims-and-mysims-kingdom-from-ea-get-steam-deck-support/

#MySims #SteamDeck #Gaming

MySims and MySims Kingdom from EA get Steam Deck support

Electronic Arts (EA) announced that both MySims and MySims Kingdom have been upgraded with "some things we have been working on for a long time" which includes Steam Deck support for both titles.

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First person puzzle-adventure metroidvania Memory's Reach looks great with Steam Deck support announced https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/first-person-puzzle-adventure-metroidvania-memorys-reach-looks-great-with-steam-deck-support-announced/

#MemorysReach #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

First person puzzle-adventure metroidvania Memory's Reach looks great with Steam Deck support announced

Memory's Reach is a very promising looking first-person puzzle-adventure metroidvania, and the good news is that it will have Steam Deck support at launch.

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Dead Pixels from 2012 gets a surprise update with Linux and Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dead-pixels-from-2012-gets-a-surprise-update-with-linux-and-steam-deck-support/

#DeadPixels #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Dead Pixels from 2012 gets a surprise update with Linux and Steam Deck support

Developer CSR-Studios are currently working on Dead Pixels II but they decided to give the original Dead Pixels from 2012 a surprise upgrade. This comes with Native Linux support and they're hoping to see it Steam Deck Verified.

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Merging a western with eldritch horror, Blood West is awesome and now Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/merging-a-western-with-eldritch-horror-blood-west-is-awesome-and-now-steam-deck-verified/

#BloodWest #FPS #SteamDeck

Merging a western with eldritch horror, Blood West is awesome and now Steam Deck Verified

With the latest update out today, Blood West from Hyperstrange and New Blood Interactive is now Steam Deck Verified and well worth a look.

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V Rising 1.1 - Invaders of Oakveil will bring lots of new content and official Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/v-rising-1-1-invaders-of-oakveil-will-bring-lots-of-new-content-and-official-steam-deck-support/

#VRising #SteamDeck #Gaming #LinuxGaming #PCGaming

V Rising 1.1 - Invaders of Oakveil will bring lots of new content and official Steam Deck support

V Rising 1.1 - Invaders of Oakveil is set to release on April 28th and it's going to bring much improved and official support for the Steam Deck.

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RNG JAM is an upcoming NBA Jam inspired arcade-styled basketball game with roguelite chaos https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/rng-jam-is-an-upcoming-nba-jam-inspired-arcade-styled-basketball-game-with-roguelite-chaos/

#RNGJAM #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

RNG JAM is an upcoming NBA Jam inspired arcade-styled basketball game with roguelite chaos

With an interface that looks rather inspired by Balatro in many parts, RNG JAM from bryanthaboi will bring arcade styled basketball with roguelite chaos.

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Blackjack roguelike Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers v1.3 brings big improvements to controller support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/blackjack-roguelike-dungeons-degenerate-gamblers-v1-3-brings-big-improvements-to-controller-support/

#Linux #IndieGames #SteamDeck #Gaming

Blackjack roguelike Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers v1.3 brings big improvements to controller support

With Native Linux support and Steam Deck Verified, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is another good pick if you like something a bit different. The latest update also make it a lot easier to sit back and chill with.

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Co-op base-building survival game Necesse v1.0 due this year, The Forgotten Depths update out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/co-op-base-building-survival-game-necesse-v1-0-due-this-year-the-forgotten-depths-update-out-now/

#Necesse #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Co-op base-building survival game Necesse v1.0 due this year, The Forgotten Depths update out now

Necesse is a wonderful mixture of base / village building, exploration, adventure and survival with support for solo and co-op play. They've teased the 1.0 update is due out this year, along with The Forgotten Depths update out now.

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Electronic music rhythm game Spin Rhythm XD recently added Linux / Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/electronic-music-rhythm-game-spin-rhythm-xd-recently-added-linux-steam-deck-support/

#SpinRhythmXD #Linux #SteamDeck

Electronic music rhythm game Spin Rhythm XD recently added Linux / Steam Deck support

Spin Rhythm XD is a homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Earlier in April they also put up an official Native Linux version with Steam Deck support.

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Another update to our anti-cheat compatibility page. Users logged in can send in a request for a game to be listed now too, on top of the reports for existing games added earlier: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/

#Linux #SteamDeck

GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck and Linux

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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor gets a release date and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core gets a new trailer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/deep-rock-galactic-survivor-gets-a-release-date-and-deep-rock-galactic-rogue-core-gets-a-new-trailer/

#DeepRockGalactic #FPS #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck #RogueCore

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor gets a release date and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core gets a new trailer

There's a whole lot of space dwarf action going on lately. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor now has a release date for the 1.0 release and we have new footage on the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core too.

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Neverway is a horror RPG that blends action and life sim elements that looks incredible https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/neverway-is-a-horror-rpg-that-blends-action-and-life-sim-elements-that-looks-incredible/

#Neverway #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Neverway is a horror RPG that blends action and life sim elements that looks incredible

With funding from Outersloth, the publishing arm of the Among Us developer Innersloth, Neverway is a new reveal from Coldblood Inc.

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Smash-hit drug sim Schedule I plans full Steam Deck support, will use the Steam Deck as the "performance benchmark" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/smash-hit-drug-sim-schedule-i-plans-full-steam-deck-support-will-use-the-steam-deck-as-the-performance-benchmark/

#ScheduleI #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Smash-hit drug sim Schedule I plans full Steam Deck support, will use the Steam Deck as the "performance benchmark"

Schedule I is high up on my wishlist to eventually play-through, thankfully being in Early Access I've got plenty of time to get to it and it's only going to get better with full Steam Deck support planned.

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Comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure Paradigm Island in need of Linux testers https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/comedy-narrative-driven-isometric-adventure-paradigm-island-in-need-of-linux-testers/

#ParadigmIsland #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure Paradigm Island in need of Linux testers

Paradigm Island developers End-all Entertainment are looking for Linux testers of their upcoming comedy narrative-driven isometric adventure.

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Vampire Survivors free Square Enix SaGa cross-over DLC, another free update and cross-save out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/vampire-survivors-free-square-enix-saga-cross-over-dlc-another-free-update-and-cross-save-out-now/

#VampireSurvivors #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Vampire Survivors free Square Enix SaGa cross-over DLC, another free update and cross-save out now

Vampire Survivors just had two entirely free content drops! The first is a free DLC cross-over with Square Enix's SaGa series, along with a chicken-themed free update.

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Egosoft reveal the big free Diplomacy update for X4: Foundations due out in 2025 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/egosoft-reveal-the-big-free-diplomacy-update-for-x4-foundations-due-out-in-2025/

#X4Foundations #Egosoft #SpaceSim #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

Egosoft reveal the big free Diplomacy update for X4: Foundations due out in 2025

Egosoft have revealed that their expansive space sim X4: Foundations is getting another major upgrade named Diplomacy, scheduled to arrive some time this year.

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shapez 2 big 'Dimension' update arrives June 2 with 3D platform building https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/shapez-2-big-dimension-update-arrives-june-2-with-3d-platform-building/

#shapez2 #IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

shapez 2 big 'Dimension' update arrives June 2 with 3D platform building

shapez 2 is a fantastic factory building sim and on June 2nd it's going to level up in a big way with 3D platform building.

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World of Goo 2 comes to Steam with new levels on April 25 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/world-of-goo-2-comes-to-steam-with-new-levels-on-april-25/

#WorldofGoo2 #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

World of Goo 2 comes to Steam with new levels on April 25

World of Goo 2 from Tomorrow Corporation and 2DBOY has a Steam release date just revealed of April 25, which will include Native Linux support.

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Get Ghostrunner, Neon Abyss, ANNO: Mutationem and more in the Neon Lights Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-ghostrunner-neon-abyss-anno-mutationem-and-more-in-the-neon-lights-humble-bundle/

#HumbleBundle #Gaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Get Ghostrunner, Neon Abyss, ANNO: Mutationem and more in the Neon Lights Humble Bundle

Another surprisingly good deal from Humble Bundle here. The Neon Lights Bundle has launched with multiple highly rated games like Ghostrunner and Neon Abyss.

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Civilization VII version 1.2 will let you play forever, adds "Teams Multiplayer" and more major changes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/civilization-vii-version-1-2-will-let-you-play-forever-adds-teams-multiplayer-and-more-major-changes/

#CivilizationVII #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Civilization VII version 1.2 will let you play forever, adds "Teams Multiplayer" and more major changes

Sid Meier's Civilization VII version 1.2 is due out April 22, and with it Firaxis Games are once again solving numerous complaints players have about the game, and it all sounds really positive.

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Don’t forget our anti-cheat page to see the supported status for various online games on Linux / Steam Deck.

More upgrades planned for it to come.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/

#Linux #SteamDeck

GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck and Linux

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Do screeching doughnuts and mow enemies down with saw blades in Driveloop: Survivors https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/do-screeching-doughnuts-and-mow-enemies-down-with-saw-blades-in-driveloop-survivors/

#DriveloopSurvivors #IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming #SteamDeck

Do screeching doughnuts and mow enemies down with saw blades in Driveloop: Survivors

Driveloop: Survivors is another attempt to blend the survivor-like bullet heaven whatchamacallit genre made popular by Vampire Survivors with vehicles. It's out now in Early Access so I took it for a spin.

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Save an extra 10% on the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection with our code https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/save-an-extra-10-on-the-fanatical-play-on-the-go-bundle-elite-collection-with-our-code/

#SteamDeck #Fanatical #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamOS

Save an extra 10% on the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection with our code

Fanatical have given all GamingOnLinux readers a chance to grab some games even cheaper than usual, with a special discount code on their Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection Bundle.

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DUCKSIDE from tinyBuild may get BattlEye Anti-Cheat enabled for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/duckside-from-tinybuild-may-get-battleye-anti-cheat-enabled-for-steam-deck-linux/

#DUCKSIDE #SteamDeck #Linux #Proton #SteamOS

DUCKSIDE from tinyBuild may get BattlEye Anti-Cheat enabled for Steam Deck / Linux

After recently switching over from Easy Anti-Cheat to BattlEye for DUCKSIDE, tinyBuild have confirmed they're now looking to enable it for players on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton.

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Sonic Rumble releases May 8 and it's Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-releases-may-8-and-its-steam-deck-verified/

#SonicRumble #Sonic #Linux #SteamDeck #Proton

Sonic Rumble releases May 8 and it's Steam Deck Verified

SEGA have revealed that Sonic Rumble, their attempt at a sorta-of racing Battle Royale, is scheduled to release on May 8. It's also Steam Deck Verified, which I already wrote about earlier this month.

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Cute life sim Little Sim World comes to Early Access on May 1 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/cute-life-sim-little-sim-world-comes-to-early-access-on-may-1/

#LittleSimWorld #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Cute life sim Little Sim World comes to Early Access on May 1

Developer .Gravity announced recently that Little Sim World will be entering Early Access on May 1st, and it appears it will also get Linux / Steam Deck support.

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Proton Hotfix updated to fix Monster Hunter Wilds on Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-hotfix-updated-to-fix-monster-hunter-wilds-on-linux-steam-deck/

#MonsterHunterWilds #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck #Proton

Proton Hotfix updated to fix Monster Hunter Wilds on Linux / Steam Deck

A recent update to Monster Hunter Wilds has been causing problems for players on Linux platforms including SteamOS / Steam Deck. Valve has now put out an update to Proton Hotfix to work around it.

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Fast-paced car combat game FUMES has an awesome demo worth playing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/fast-paced-car-combat-game-fumes-has-an-awesome-demo-worth-playing/

#FUMES #IndieGame #Retro #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Fast-paced car combat game FUMES has an awesome demo worth playing

FUMES is simply awesome. Bringing back retro fast-paced car combat that feels like the classic Interstate '76 and Twisted Metal meets Mad Max only more crazy with boss battles and all sorts.

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Get some quality highly-rated indies in the Armor Games Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/get-some-quality-highly-rated-indies-in-the-armor-games-humble-bundle/

#Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Get some quality highly-rated indies in the Armor Games Humble Bundle

The Armor Games Humble Bundle brings 10 interesting looking highly-rated indie games for you, a nice chance to grab something new for the week. Included are compatibility ratings for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

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Boomer shooter Gravelord adds controller support and gets Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/boomer-shooter-gravelord-adds-controller-support-and-gets-steam-deck-verified/

#Gravelord #FPS #SteamDeck #PCGaming #Gaming

Boomer shooter Gravelord adds controller support and gets Steam Deck Verified

Gravelord is an Early Access boomer shooter from Fatbot Games, creators of the dungeon crawler series Vaporum, and the latest update makes it more accessible with it now Steam Deck Verified thanks to the addition of controller support.

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DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dxvk-2-6-1-brings-numerous-needed-fixes-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-and-steam-deck/

#DXVK #Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #OpenSource

DXVK 2.6.1 brings numerous needed fixes for playing Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck

DXVK is a Vulkan-based implementation of Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11. It's part of what Proton uses to make Windows games run so well on Linux platforms including the SteamOS based Steam Deck. DXVK 2.6.1 is now available fixing up some big issues.

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Palworld publisher teams up with MythicOwl for car delivery adventure Truckful https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/palworld-publisher-teams-up-with-mythicowl-for-car-delivery-adventure-truckful/

#Truckful #Pocketpair #IndieGames #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Palworld publisher teams up with MythicOwl for car delivery adventure Truckful

MythicOwl have teamed up with Pocketpair Publishing, the recently announced publishing arm of the Palworld developer, for their upcoming game Truckful.

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Build a train to expand your deck and fight off bandits in the demo for Fogpiercer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/build-a-train-to-expand-your-deck-and-fight-off-bandits-in-the-demo-for-fogpiercer/

#Fogpiercer #Godot #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Build a train to expand your deck and fight off bandits in the demo for Fogpiercer

Fogpiercer is a fresh and interesting take on deckbuilders, with you controlling a train that you build up and upgrade as you go.

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Master platforming with two characters at the same time in Ambidextro - from the dev of Pineapple on pizza https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/master-platforming-with-two-characters-at-the-same-time-in-ambidextro-from-the-dev-of-pineapple-on-pizza/

#Ambidextro #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck

Master platforming with two characters at the same time in Ambidextro - from the dev of Pineapple on pizza

Some evil Witch has kidnapped the Queen's children. As the Royal Wizard, it's up to your to rescue them. The only problem is that the Queen is a bit brutal, and has cut you in half.

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Nexus Mods improve the new open source app with UI upgrades, Cyberpunk 2077 fixes and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/nexus-mods-improve-the-new-open-source-app-with-ui-upgrades-cyberpunk-2077-fixes-and-more/

#Modding #Linux #SteamDeck #OpenSource

Nexus Mods improve the new open source app with UI upgrades, Cyberpunk 2077 fixes and more

I continue to be very excited about improvements to the cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app, to finally firmly plug the modding hole on Linux platforms including the Steam Deck.

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