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Framework Laptop 12 adds Fedora KDE Linux pre-builts and new Intel Core Series 3 processors, with shipping set to begin in October 2026.
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Spectacular Team: Assemble Out Now With Native Linux Support
Spectacular Team: Assemble is available now on PC with native Linux support, offering physics-based brawling, custom hero building, and destructible levels.
Fluxionary Studios Announces Time Distortionists for PC
Fluxionary Studios has revealed Time Distortionists, a new turn-based strategy game coming to Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Hazard Pay Arrives September 10 with Native Linux Support
Dystopian block-pushing puzzler Hazard Pay launches on September 10, 2026, for PC with native Linux support built using the Godot Engine.
Sally Face 2, Ghost Recon Wildlands, and KINGHDOM HEARTS IV Updates
Latest updates from Steam: Sally Face 2 announced, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands drops Easy Anti-Cheat for Linux/modders, and Kingdom Hearts IV details.
Ghost Recon Wildlands Removes Easy Anti-Cheat on PC
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands has removed Easy Anti-Cheat on PC, benefiting players on Linux, SteamOS, and modders.
Linux Kernel 7.2 Officially Released With Hardware Support
Linux kernel 7.2 has officially arrived with hardware support, processor improvements, and bug fixes. See what changes and player impact.
D7VK 2.1 Released for Linux With Retro Game Loading Improvements
D7VK version 2.1 is now available, bringing loading time improvements for retro Windows games running on Linux via Wine and Proton.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition Launches on PC
Aspyr Media has brought the action RPG to Steam and GOG with new quality-of-life upgrades, including instant hero swapping and support for Steam Deck and Linux.
Kaboomania: Retro Maze Bomber Launches on PC, Mac, and Amiga
Fancy Factory has released the retro-style maze bomber Kaboomania for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Amiga hardware. Find out where to play and what to expect.
Epic Games Launcher Linux Support Teased by Developer for 2026
An Epic Games developer has teased native Linux support for the Epic Games Launcher, joining other storefronts expanding beyond Windows.
Sandustry Releases in Early Access on PC With Native Linux Support
Lantto Games has launched Sandustry in early access on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store for $14.99, featuring native Linux support and Steam Deck playability.
Hand of Fate: Hordes Early Access: What Reviewers Are Saying
Explore GamingOnLinux's early access review findings for Hand of Fate: Hordes on PC, covering its slower survivor-like gameplay, deck-building, and SteamOS performance.
Epic Games Store Confirms Native Linux Support in Development
An Epic Games representative has confirmed work is underway on a Linux version of the Epic Games Store, potentially simplifying access on the Steam Deck.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam With Linux and SteamOS Support
Expression Games and Team17's tactical shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is out now on Steam with verified Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility for SteamOS and Linux.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam with SteamOS/Linux Support
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now available on PC via Steam. The tactical shooter from Expression Games and Team17 includes official support for SteamOS and Linux.
PAYDAY 2 Ends Native Linux Support Following 64-bit Update
OVERKILL and Starbreeze Entertainment have dropped native Linux support for PAYDAY 2. Players must now use Proton to continue playing on Linux systems.
PAYDAY 2 Drops Native Linux Support in Update 247
OVERKILL has ended native Linux support for PAYDAY 2 with Update 247. Players must now use Valve's Proton to continue playing on Linux and SteamOS.
Hearth and Hamlet: Cozy Citybuilder Confirmed for Linux and Windows
Hearth and Hamlet releases on August 19, 2026 for Linux and Windows on Steam. Discover launch details, citybuilding gameplay loops, and native support facts.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW Leaves Beta on Linux With Official App Release
NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming leaves beta on Linux with an official app release, bringing DLSS Frame Generation and Flatpak support.
WARDOGS Developers Clarify Proton Support for Steam Deck Launch
BULKHEAD has confirmed active development of Proton support for WARDOGS, though official Linux compatibility remains unconfirmed for the September 10, 2026 release.
Perihelion: Rogue Orbit Enters Early Access with Linux Support
Perihelion: Rogue Orbit, a 2D space roguelite featuring EVE-style transversal combat, is now available in Early Access with native Linux support.
Bottles v66 Update Adds UMU Support for Windows Gaming on Linux
Bottles game manager v66 is now available, introducing UMU integration for improved Windows game compatibility on Linux and the new 'Adaptive Launch' feature.
Fleet Hunters Release Date Set for September 2026 on Steam
Gnarly Labs SRL confirms Fleet Hunters arrives September 1, 2026, on Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows with real-time and classic naval strategy modes.
Ink Studio Games Announces Umber Tactical RPG for PC and Linux
Ink Studio Games has announced Umber, a tactical RPG mixing steam tech and lost magic for PC via Steam, with a Linux version also planned.
Travelling At Night Demo Launches on Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows
The combat-free narrative CRPG Travelling At Night has released a free demo on Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows, featuring the game's full opening chapter.
Asobi: Remote Play Adds PS5 Streaming Support for SteamOS
Asobi: Remote Play is now in testing for Linux and SteamOS, allowing users to stream PlayStation 4 and 5 games directly to their Steam Deck.
SteamVR Beta 2.17.7 Improves Wired Headset Support on Linux and SteamOS
Valve has released SteamVR Beta 2.17.7, bringing targeted fixes and improvements for wired headset support on Linux and SteamOS platforms.
Project 'Xodus' Aims to Bring Xbox PC and Game Pass to Linux
The 'Xodus' project is in development to enable Xbox PC and Game Pass support on Linux, potentially bridging a major gap for the platform.
Grannies on Wheels Headed to PC via Steam in Early 2027
Robot Laser Shark's chaotic four-player party game Grannies on Wheels targets an early 2027 Steam release with Steam Deck and Linux support planned via Windows.
CachyOS August 2026 Update Adds Improved Handheld Detection
CachyOS has released its August 2026 update featuring improved handheld detection, bug fixes, and new features for Linux users.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein RealRTCW Adds PS2 Maps
RealRTCW mod for Return to Castle Wolfenstein expands its Cursed Sands DLC by integrating classic PlayStation 2 maps on PC with Linux support.
Asobi: Remote Play App Allows PlayStation Streaming Without a PS5
A new third-party app, Asobi: Remote Play, is in playtesting, allowing users to stream PS5 cloud games to Steam Deck and Linux without owning a console.
Asobi App Brings PS Plus Cloud Streaming to Steam Deck
The Asobi remote play app for Steam Deck and Linux now supports PS Plus cloud streaming, allowing users to access games without owning a PS5 console.
Pigeon: A Love Story Launches on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck
Wristwork's open-world bird simulation game Pigeon: A Love Story is out now on Steam and itch.io for $7.99 with native Linux and Steam Deck support.
Wine 11.15 Released: Wayland and WindowsCodecs Updates
Wine 11.15 is now available with new improvements for Wayland and additional format conversions for WindowsCodecs to help run Windows software on Linux.
Proton Experimental Update Fixes Far Cry 5, Nightingale, and More
Valve updates Proton Experimental for Linux and SteamOS with critical fixes for Far Cry 5, Nightingale, Lords of the Fallen, and classic Command & Conquer titles.
Clean Start Releases November 5, 2026 on PC, Mac, and Linux
Developer Serious Sim has set the release date for Clean Start. A new demo is available now on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux users.
Sovereign Tower Launches on PC: Steam and Humble Store Details
Wild Wits Games and Curve Games have released the medieval fantasy RPG Sovereign Tower on Windows and Linux. Learn about gameplay and platform support.
A Sector Darkly Heads to Steam Early Access in Late 2026
A Paradise Lost Studios has announced A Sector Darkly, a 2D space exploration RPG coming to Windows PC via Steam Early Access in Q4 2026 with Linux support planned.
Theropods: Hand-Drawn Point-and-Click Adventure Releases August 20
Theropods releases on August 20, 2026, bringing its wordless, hand-drawn dinosaur adventure to Steam and GOG for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Cloudbreaker Sets September 15 Release Date for Linux and Windows
Ballast Games confirms Cloudbreaker launches September 15 on Steam for Linux and Windows, combining bullet hell combat with grid-based inventory ship builds.
Nazi Zombies: Free-to-Play Co-op Shooter Released on PC
Developer FossettGaming has released Nazi Zombies, a free-to-play cooperative survival game for Linux and PC, featuring wave-based combat and progression.
Mesa 26.2.0 Released: New Features for Linux and SteamOS Drivers
Mesa 26.2.0 is now available, bringing mesh shaders to NVK, Intel ANV optimizations, and expanded Vulkan support for Linux and SteamOS users.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Debuts to Mixed Steam Reviews
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls arrives on PC with Mixed reviews on Steam, facing player complaints over anti-cheat Linux blocks, PSN login requirements, and FPS issues.
Hazard Pay Launching on PC and Linux This September
Smitner Studio confirms Hazard Pay releases on September 10, 2026, for Linux, Mac, and Windows via Steam. A playable demo is available now.
Torn Ace Studios Confirms Linux Support for Cyber Rail
Torn Ace Studios has confirmed a native Linux release for the roguelike FPS Cyber Rail. A playable demo is available now on Steam.
Strikers Club Adds Easy Anti-Cheat With SteamOS and Linux Support
Free-to-play multiplayer football game Strikers Club has added Easy Anti-Cheat with full compatibility for SteamOS and Linux players on PC.
Honkai: Star Rail Gains Native Linux Support via dwproton 11.0-10
The latest dwproton 11.0-10 release adds a signature workaround for Honkai: Star Rail, allowing the game to run out of the box on Linux systems.
NVIDIA Joins Linux Vendor Firmware Service as Premier Sponsor
NVIDIA is now a premier sponsor of the Linux Vendor Firmware Service, joining Dell, HP, and Lenovo in providing annual funding for Linux firmware updates.
Necesse Rust & Romance Update Adds Scrapyard Incursion and Settler Dating
Explore the Necesse Rust and Romance update, featuring the Scrapyard Incursion, 50 settler personalities, a tutorial rework, and full Linux support.
Theropods Prehistoric Sci-Fi Adventure Launches August 20
Pixel-art wordless prehistoric sci-fi adventure Theropods launches on August 20, 2026 for native Linux. Check the gameplay details, demo availability, and links.
Mistfall Hunter: New Extraction ARPG Works on SteamOS and Linux
Mistfall Hunter, the new extraction ARPG from Bellring Games, is out now and verified to run on SteamOS and Linux via Proton.
False Echo Narrative Cryptography Thriller Announced for PC
Retromagine has revealed False Echo, a narrative cryptography thriller set on a submarine. The title is coming to Steam with Proton support for Linux players.
NVIDIA Releases Stable Driver 595.91.07 and Feature Driver 610.57.04
NVIDIA has released two new Linux drivers. Stable driver 595.91.07 provides bug fixes, while feature branch 610.57.04 addresses crashes and performance issues.
Linux Desktop Market Share Reaches 7.53% in July 2026
Statcounter data shows Linux desktop adoption reached 7.53% globally in July 2026, marking a significant monthly increase for the platform.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Officially Announced for 2028 Release
Terrible Toybox has confirmed Thimbleweed Park 2 is currently in development for a 2028 release on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Steam Beta Adds HDR Streaming and July Survey Tracks Linux Growth
Valve releases a new Steam Beta with Steam Deck OLED streaming improvements, alongside hardware survey data tracking Linux usage crossing 4 percent.
New Linux Kernel Patches Could Boost Steam Deck Performance
David Vernet of Meta has introduced Linux kernel patches designed to improve CPU efficiency, potentially increasing frame rates on devices like the Steam Deck.
Steam Beta Adds HDR Streaming and Project Zomboid Build 42 Releases
Valve releases a new Steam Beta with Steam Deck OLED streaming improvements, alongside the stable release of Project Zomboid Build 42 and Steam Machine updates.