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Wine manager app Bottles makes rolling back configs real easy

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jul 2022

Bottles is the free and open source app that allows you to easily manage Wine, the Windows compatibility layer on Steam Deck and Linux. Another new version is live, with a whole new versioning system to help you roll back changes.

Detective adventure Lord Winklebottom Investigates is out now

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jul 2022

Cave Monsters has released their detective adventure game Lord Winklebottom Investigates with Native Linux support.

Voodoo Detective is a Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jul 2022

One we apparently missed that arrived with Native Linux support back in May, Voodoo Detective is a Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure from Short Sleeve Studio.

Hobo Cat Adventures features dark humour and souls-like combat - now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jul 2022

Here's one missed from earlier in July, the colourful 3D platformer Hobo Cat Adventures gained Native Linux support.

Terminal-based game inspired by Pokémon gets a big upgrade with audio

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jul 2022

Pokete is a game we introduced you too recently that's inspired by Pokémon but you play it in a terminal. A new release is out bringing some nice advancements.

hexceed is a free hexagonal Minesweeper out now for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Jul 2022

Need a new relaxing puzzle game that doesn't require guesswork? Recently hexceed gained a Native Linux port.

Ex-Zodiac is a fast-paced 3D rail shooter inspired by the likes of Star Fox out now

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2022

Do you love classic 90s rail shooters like Star Fox? You should take a look at Ex-Zodiac, which just hit Early Access.

System76 gives the Oryx Pro laptop a powerful refresh

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2022

Need a really powerful laptop with top-tier Linux support? System76 has refreshed the Oryx Pro and here's all the details.

Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition gets certified for Ubuntu 22.04

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2022

Out for a new laptop and perhaps the HP Dev One didn't take your fancy? Well now the Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition has been properly certified for Ubuntu 22.04.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II is out now with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2022

Square One Games Inc., Black Isle Studios and Interplay Entertainment are back with another classic revived. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II is now available with Native Linux support.

Run around a cyberpunk city as a lost cat in Stray - out now

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2022

Stray, a game about a lost cat in a cyberpunk city, became something of a viral hit even before release. It's out now with a Steam Deck Verified rating from the get go.

Souls-like game Hellpoint: Blue Sun major expansion DLC is out now

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2022

The thoroughly challenging Souls-like game Hellpoint has expanded with the Hellpoint: Blue Sun major expansion DLC.

fheroes2 game engine for Heroes of Might and Magic II gets even more AI upgrades

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jul 2022

Fully playable but they're not done yet. The team behind the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine reimplementation 'fheroes2' continue to improve it even further for playing it on modern platforms.

Slimbook recently refreshed a bunch of their Linux laptops

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jul 2022

Summer is getting hot and perhaps you want a new laptop to take somewhere cooler to do a little work and light gaming? Slimbook recently upgraded a bunch of their machines.

Direct3D to Vulkan layer DXVK version 1.10.2 is up with lots of fixes

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2022

DXVK is the translation tool used inside of Steam Play Proton that translates Direct3D 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan and a new release is out now with version 1.10.2.

System76 announce the 67% Launch Lite keyboard

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2022

System76 have revealed the Launch Lite, a smaller version of their rather fancy and highly customizable keyboard that will properly launch for ordering tomorrow.

Veil of Dust: A Homesteading Game arrives for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2022

Veil of Dust: A Homesteading Game is a story-driven historically-grounded homesteading game about finding your way after loss inspired by games like Don't Starve and Stardew Valley with a healthy sprinkle of fantasy elements too.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands out on Steam, appears to work well on Steam Deck and Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jul 2022

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands from Gearbox has now launched on Steam with its Epic Exclusive period now over and it's looking pretty good on Steam Deck and Linux desktops.

TUXEDO announce the Pulse 15 second-gen laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 35W

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jul 2022

The second-generation TUXEDO Pulse 15 is up for pre-order with shipping expected in late July, which comes with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5700U that TUXEDO have pushed up to 35w.