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How to install extra software, apps and games on SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jan 2025

The Steam Deck with SteamOS (and other devices that will ship with SteamOS) use a locked-down filesystem, so installing extra software is a little different. Here's what you need to know in a simple to understand guide.

How to check game compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2025

Want to know how you can check to see if a game is compatible with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's all you need to know in one handy guide.

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav adventure game from Daedalic added Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2025

The Night of the Rabbit wasn't the only classic Daedalic Entertainment adventure game to add Linux / Steam Deck support as another, The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav, also got the same treatment along with various upgrades.

Thoroughly charming adventure game The Night of the Rabbit added Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2025

The Night of the Rabbit from Daedalic Entertainment originally released in 2013 and has some pretty glowing reviews, and recently Daedalic gave it a proper Native Linux / Steam Deck version too.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Steam Deck Verified with the Linux version ahead of release on February 11

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2025

Quite a nice surprise! Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games / 2K has been given the green tick of approval from Valve, as it's now Steam Deck Verified ahead of release.

Razer announced the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go and more

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2025

Seems like making a dock for handheld gaming PCs is now some rite of passage for accessory and hardware vendors, as even Razer have jumped in now with the aptly named Razer Handheld Dock Chroma.

Refurbished Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED back in stock in the UK and Europe - act fast

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2025

If you're wanting to pick up a Steam Deck or Steam Deck OLED a bit cheaper, Valve's Certified Refurbished program is a great way to do it. And if you're in the UK and EU, they're back in stock.

Dwarf Fortress - Adventure Mode launches January 23, plus Beta 28 is out now

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2025

Bay 12 Games / Kitfox Games have announced that Dwarf Fortress - Adventure Mode is set for release on January 23rd, and there's a big Beta update out now.

Maze Mice from the dev of Luck Be a Landlord blends maze-running, time-freezing and bullet heaven together

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2025

TrampolineTales developer of the popular Luck be a Landlord slot machine deck-builder just announced Maze Mice and it really sounds unique.

Monster Hunter Wilds will have two more open Beta test dates in February

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2025

Giving you a chance to see how well Monster Hunter Wilds will run on your Steam Deck or Desktop Linux system, there's going to be two more open Beta tests during February.

SMITE 2 gets a free to play launch date for January

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2025

Titan Forge Games have announced that SMITE 2 is going free to play on January 14, after their paid-for Early Access period comes to a close.

Challenging Chess-like roguelike Passant will have full Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2025

Passant: A Chess Roguelike is an upcoming Chess-like roguelike that will challenge your brain, and it's going to have full Steam Deck support at release.

Horse Runner DX is a wholesome endless-runner where you play as a herd of different horses

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2025

Taking elements from the likes of Alto's Adventure, BIT.TRIP RUNNER, Dino Run, Canabalt and others we have a new wholesome looking endless-runner with a twist in Horse Runner DX.

The latest Tails of Iron 2 trailer looks awesome showing off magic and monsters

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jan 2025

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is really looking awesome, and there's a new trailer out to show off various magic and monsters in the world.

Steam / Steam Deck Beta update brings improvements for Startup Animations, Steam Input and more

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jan 2025

Valve updated the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a new Beta release, so here's what you need to know.

GeForce NOW is getting full Steam Deck support with a native app

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jan 2025

NVIDIA have announced that an official dedicated GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck.

SteamOS moving from Steam Deck to more handhelds gives me hope for better anti-cheat compatibility

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2025

With 2025 looking potentially like the year of SteamOS Linux with it coming to more handhelds, perhaps we might finally see a solution to the anti-cheat problem that has plagued the Steam Deck and desktop Linux for so long.

Zelda-inspired dungeon maker 'Quest Master' 1.0 due out in Spring with a single-player campaign

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2025

Quest Master is a very positively reviewed Zelda-inspired dungeon maker currently in Early Access, and recently a big roadmap update was shared for the upcoming 1.0 release.

Kero Quest 64 looks like a classic Nintendo 64 / PS1 game and it's coming to Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2025

With a style that would have fit right in on something like the Nintendo 64 or the PlayStation 1, the upcoming retro collectathon 3D platformer Kero Quest 64 is coming to Linux and Steam Deck.