Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more
Valve just launched the latest exciting upgrade for Proton Experimental, to ensure as many Windows games as possible run well on Linux / SteamOS machines.
Category: Steam Deck
Vehicle-building survivor-like TerraTech Legion adds a Steam Deck graphics profile and lots more tweaks
Easily one of my favourite releases this year, TerraTech Legion lets you build up a ridiculously powerful vehicle to smash through the hordes.
Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support
It has been unavailable for 10 years but R.U.S.E. from Eugen Systems has returned, with upgrades and full Steam Deck support too.
Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch
If you were hoping to play Subnautica 2 on handhelds like the Steam Deck, you should be able to do so without much trouble at the Early Access release.
Highly rated adventure game Shadows of the Afterland adds full controller support
Now you can kick back, relax and go through a supernatural point and click adventure with a gamepad or Steam Deck in hand in Shadows of the Afterland.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is out - a free upgrade for everyone with Steam Deck improvements
Funcom have given the survival game Conan Exiles a big free upgrade with Conan Exiles Enhanced officially out now and it sounds great.
Steam Controller goes out of stock as Valve get a ton of "Game Console" shipments
It's the morning after the Steam Controller released standalone, it's getting sold out in various regions but it may not be alone for long.
Dungeon Clawler 1.0 is out now - it will hook you and frustrate you just like the real thing
Dungeon Clawler from Stray Fawn Studio has hit 1.0 bringing the world of roguelite deckbuilders to claw machines. It's certainly an interesting combo.
Build and command a flying fortress in the playtest of Castle Away
Castle Away from Renegade Games is a strategy roguelite autobattler that challenges players to build, command, and explore using a customisable floating keep.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
Another month is done and dusted, so here's your run over the most popular games on Steam Deck for April 2026. No real surprises for what's in the top.
SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta gets ready for the Steam Machine and Steam Controller
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta which includes a bunch of bug fixes, along with more prep work for the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Controller.
Proton Experimental updated to get Crimson Desert working again on Linux / SteamOS
A recent update to Crimson Desert has been causing problems on Linux / SteamOS with it not launching, so Valve patched Proton Experimental to fix it.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve released a small tweak update to both Proton Experimental and the Proton 11 Beta, bringing in an update to help with the EA App.
Schedule I dev confirms they're working on gamepad support and Steam Deck certification
The popular drug sim Schedule I that's currently in Early Access is going to get easier to play exactly how you want it with an upcoming update.
Valve have plans for the Steam Deck 2, plus a brief Steam Machine / Steam Frame update
The good news is that the Steam Deck 2 is still firmly within Valve's plans, the bad news is that there's no date for it yet.
Conan Exiles Enhanced arrives May 5th with "strong performance on Steam Deck"
Conan Exiles Enhanced is a big free upgrade coming to Funcom's popular online multiplayer survival game and it sounds overall pretty great.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting a free Endless Mode, optimizations and a big expansion
One of the best survivor-like bullet heavens available, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is set for a big free upgrade and DLC expansion on April 30th.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced officially announced with Steam Deck support
Finally. After all the leaks, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been officially announced and it does look pretty great overall.
Valve make steps to improve Steam Deck Verification, giving developers more performance data
Valve revealed an update for game developers on Steam, giving some access to more data on how their games perform on the Linux-powered (SteamOS) Steam Deck.
WWII real-time tactics game Sudden Strike 5 is out now and Steam Deck Verified
Sudden Strike 5 is the latest WWII real-time tactical strategy game from Kite Games and Kalypso Media. It just released today and it's even Steam Deck Verified.