The Steam Deck has released, here's my initial review
The Steam Deck has arrived and Valve were kind enough to ship GamingOnLinux a review unit — here’s my own initial thoughts after spending a couple weeks with it.
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RimWorld upgrades for Steam Deck delayed by the situation in Ukraine
RimWorld will be getting some upgrades to make it look great on the Steam Deck but it's going to take a little longer.
Challenging epic RPG adventure 'Tails of Iron' gets Linux support
This is a bit of a surprise. Tails of Iron from Odd Bug Studio that released for Windows back in September 2021 just added official Linux support.
Dwarf Fortress gets a roadmap, Linux version included
The new Steam version of Dwarf Fortress sounds exciting, bringing in a whole new generation to the classic and they've finally given something of a roadmap to release.
First-person retro-fueled RPG Beyond Sunset gets a demo
Are you ready to dive into a new world? Beyond Sunset looks absolutely awesome and now you've got a chance to check it out, as a demo has been put up recently.
UnderRail is preparing for the Steam Deck, won't be perfect just yet
Released back in 2015, UnderRail from Stygian Software is an old school turn-based isometric indie role playing game that focuses on exploration and combat. Now, they're trying to get it looking good on a Steam Deck.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit gets a new story trailer
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is an upcoming colourful adventure headed up by the art director from Broken Sword 2.5. It's due for release sometime in Q2 and there's a fresh look at it.
City-builder Nebuchadnezzar adds Gods, Festivals and more
Nepos Games continue to expand their Pharaoh-like city-builder Nebuchadnezzar, with another big free update out.
Klei fixes up Don't Starve Together for Steam Deck support
Klei Entertainment are another developer working to ensure their games work well on the Steam Deck, with an update now available for Don't Starve Together.
Classic base-building RTS TFC: The Fertile Crescent hits Steam on March 29
Here's a new strategy game I'm excited to play! TFC: The Fertile Crescent is a pixel-art take on the classic base-building RTS genre and it's entering Early Access on March 29.
Co-op survival horror Pacify gets Steam Deck upgrades
One we missed from earlier this month, Pacify is a very popular survival horror and the developer has been making improvements ready for the Steam Deck.
X4: Tides of Avarice and the 5.00 update land March 14
The next big free upgrade to X4: Foundations along with the X4: Tides of Avarice expansion are releasing March 14.
Caves of Qud gets a big content upgrade, improved gamepad and Steam Deck support
Here's a game that will be thoroughly interesting to see on a Steam Deck. Caves of Qud is a fantastic science fantasy roguelike epic and the developers have been busy.
Escape Simulator gets Linux fixes, networking improvements - ready for Steam Deck
A big update arrived for Escape Simulator, the online co-op puzzle game that managed to sell a lot of copies and so it should be ready for the Steam Deck.
Devolver Digital announces save-the-day adventure McPixel 3
McPixel 3 is coming from Sos Sosowski and Devolver Digital - but what happened to number 2? Guess that one got lost adventuring.
Mechajammer brings tactical cyberpunk turn-based RPG pixels to Linux
Whalenought Studios and Modern Wolf have today released a native Linux port of Mechajammer, a tactical cyberpunk turn-based RPG set on an off-world grindhouse jungle colony.
Fast-paced brutal FPS ULTRAKILL gets full controller support ready for Steam Deck
ULTRAKILL might be one of the absolute most popular Early Access games from 2020 and it might just be a good pick for the Steam Deck, if you love fast-paced retro-styled shooters.
PULSAR: Lost Colony gets upgrades for Linux and Steam Deck
The co-op spaceship crew simulator PULSAR: Lost Colony got a nice little update recently, with some of the focus being on the Linux version and being ready for the Steam Deck.
Get ready to beat 'em up plenty with Final Vendetta
In the spirit of the classics like Streets of Rage, Bitmap Bureau and Numskull Games recently announced Final Vendetta with some great pixel-art and a super soundtrack.
No Man's Sky Sentinel Update gets 'specially optimised' for Steam Deck
Seems if you want to do a little space exploration and building, No Man's Sky might be the place to be - with the Sentinel update out now. This brings with it enhancements for the Steam Deck.