New Tool 'Deck de France' Turns Bike Trainers Into Steam Deck Controllers
Deck de France is a new free software that allows users to use a bike trainer as a controller for the Steam Deck, bridging physical exercise and PC gaming.
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Official Steam Deck LCD Replacement Batteries Back in Stock at iFixit
Replacement batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD are available again via iFixit, with the official part now priced at $130.
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.
Steam Deck and Steam Machine Pricing: Why Hardware Costs Are Rising
Valve's recent Steam Deck OLED price hikes and the high cost of the Steam Machine reflect industry-wide component supply challenges in 2026.
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.
Machine Party: Violent PC Party Game Collection Launches on Steam
Machine Party is out now on Steam for Windows and Linux with Steam Deck verified support, featuring 15 violent party minigames from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid.
Magic: The Gathering Commander Decks Get New Colorless Ramp Creature
Magic: The Gathering Commander decks are getting a new colorless ramp creature in an upcoming set, offering a similar effect to Burnished Hart.
Infinity: HexaDome Tactics Arrives in 2026 for PC
Infinity: HexaDome Tactics brings turn-based tactical combat and deck building to PC in 2026. Includes PvP, bot matches, and a narrative-driven campaign.
How Many Dudes Released on iOS and Android: A Roguelike Test of Logic
How Many Dudes is now available on mobile devices. The roguelike deckbuilder lets players test the viral 'men versus gorilla' theory with various upgrades.
Steam Deck OLED Adds HDR Streaming Support in Latest Beta
Valve has added HDR streaming support to the Steam Deck OLED via the latest beta client, improving color reproduction for users streaming from a local PC.
Steam Beta Adds HDR Streaming Support for Steam Deck OLED
Valve's latest Steam Beta update introduces HDR streaming support specifically for Steam Deck OLED users, alongside improvements to color range and AV1 video.
Dreamcards Release Date Confirmed for August 2026 on PC
Soneka Games confirms Dreamcards releases August 19, 2026, for Linux and Windows on Steam. Explore the dark roguelike deckbuilder's native build and demo.
IO Interactive: 007 First Light Is Now Steam Deck Verified
IO Interactive has released an update making 007 First Light officially Steam Deck Verified, bringing optimized graphics, smooth performance, and clear UI.
Steam Deck Owner Rigs Taser and Spikes to Stop Family From Touching It
A Steam Deck owner engineered a security system using a 3D-printed spiky case, object detection camera, and a taser to keep family members from draining the battery.
Carveout 2160 Announced: Space Snowboarding Adventure Heading to Steam
Developer byteparrot has announced Carveout 2160, an Unreal Engine 5 space snowboarding game targeting PC, Steam Deck, and Linux via Proton.
Star Wars: Unlimited Expands With Homeworlds Set in October 2026
Fantasy Flight Games has announced Homeworlds, the ninth set for Star Wars: Unlimited, arriving in October with new Chewbacca and Grand Moff Tarkin decks.
Magic: The Gathering Borg Deck Breaks Four-Year Color Pattern
The new Borg deck for Magic: The Gathering's Star Trek set shifts away from the traditional Grixis color identity used for villains since 2022.
Codename CURE II Launches as Free-to-Play Co-op Shooter
Raptor Byte's five-player co-op shooter Codename CURE II is now available on Steam, featuring full Steam Deck support and a paid combat expansion.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Struggles on Steam Deck and Handheld PCs
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings high-end visuals to PC and current-gen consoles in 2026, but struggles on handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally.
Steam Deck Dock vs Steam Machine: A Cheaper TV Gaming Setup
Skip the pricey Steam Machine. A Steam Deck dock offers a budget-friendly way to play your Steam library on a big TV screen in 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Steam Deck Rating Sparks Community Backlash
Halo: Campaign Evolved has received Valve's Verified rating ahead of its July 28 launch, triggering fresh debate among Steam Deck users over rating accuracy.
Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 Updates Steam Deck and Steam Machine Checks
Valve released Steamworks SDK v1.65, overhauling hardware checks for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and adding Proton and performance tracking.
Dive or Die: Children of Rain Now Available on PC with Launch Discount
Drop Rate Studio has released the underwater horror roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain on Steam, featuring a 20% launch discount and Steam Deck support.
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Machine Party: Violent PC Party Game Collection Launches on Steam
Machine Party is out now on Steam for Windows and Linux with Steam Deck verified support, featuring 15 violent party minigames from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid.
Steam Beta Adds HDR Streaming Support for Steam Deck OLED
Valve's latest Steam Beta update introduces HDR streaming support specifically for Steam Deck OLED users, alongside improvements to color range and AV1 video.
Dreamcards Release Date Confirmed for August 2026 on PC
Soneka Games confirms Dreamcards releases August 19, 2026, for Linux and Windows on Steam. Explore the dark roguelike deckbuilder's native build and demo.
IO Interactive: 007 First Light Is Now Steam Deck Verified
IO Interactive has released an update making 007 First Light officially Steam Deck Verified, bringing optimized graphics, smooth performance, and clear UI.