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OBS Studio arrives on Steam but no Linux build for now so stick to Flatpak

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The team behind the very popular and fantastic open source video capture software OBS Studio have done a Steam release. For Linux users though, you should just stick to Flatpak from Flathub.

FreeRCT sees a first release trying to capture the feel of RollerCoaster Tycoon

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While there is the popular OpenRCT2 for an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, it does rely on the original data files, and so the FreeRCT project aims to be a completely free and open source inspired game.

Steam Deck Client update brings more improvements, see more of our videos

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Valve has again upgraded the Steam Deck Client software with new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Plus, check out some of our recent videos.

60 Parsecs! gets a small update to improve Steam Deck support

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Space adventure game 60 Parsecs! from Robot Gentleman has just recently had a small update and it should improve the experience on a Steam Deck.

GOG Games Festival is live with lots on sale and some demos up

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GOG continues taking a leaf out of the book of Steam with their own little demo festival, along with a big sale on tons of games.

Now you too can underpay everyone in Office Management 101

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Like the tycoon and management sims of old, Office Management 101 has entered Early Access and so far it's looking like players are enjoying it.

Wine and Proton have a 'Curious Case of Phasmophobia'

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Want to play Phasmophobia on a Linux desktop or Steam Deck? Well, it still doesn't yet work fully as the voice recognition isn't there but support for it is coming thanks to the Wine team.

Sandbox life sim RPG 'Kynseed' gets a Beta for improved Steam Deck support

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Oh good, another fantastic looking pixel-art life sim to suck away my time. Kynseed from PixelCount Studios has a Beta available on Steam for better Steam Deck support.

Please Fix The Road is a gorgeous upcoming puzzle game

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Developer Ariel Jurkowski emailed in about their upcoming game Please Fix The Road, a puzzle game all about fixing up the roads and it really does look quite wonderful.

A Musical Story is a very unique rhythm game with plenty of soul

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I've gone through plenty of games that have a musical theme to them and a fair few finger-bashing rhythm games but none of them are quite like A Musical Story.

Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 is out now

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Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 has been released, giving you a stable Debian base with all the niceties that comes from the Mint team.

Linux 5.17 is out now with new AMD P-State driver

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Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the Linux Kernel version 5.17, with one of the most prominent features being the new AMD P-State driver for modern CPUs.

Steam Deck hits over 1,500 titles either Verified or Playable

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The list of titles going through Steam Deck Verified continues to grow, with the total now over 1,500!

Humble have a Stand with Ukraine Bundle with 100% going to charity

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Humble Bundle has jumped in to help Ukraine now too, with a pretty amazing bundle full of games and 100% goes to charity.

Microsoft announce Xbox Cloud Gaming for Steam Deck with Edge (Beta)

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Valve and Microsoft teamed up to better support the Steam Deck, with Xbox Cloud Gaming now supported through the Edge browser.

Home Wind is a free minimalist, relaxing and cozy city builder

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Home Wind released into Early Access recently as a free city-builder, although not really like many others as it takes a much more relaxed approach.

Boatswain is a new Stream Deck compatible app for Linux

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While Elgato continue to ignore the Linux market, developers from around the community end up creating applications to fill the gap. Now there's Boatswain, which allows Linux users to control Elgato Stream Deck devices.

Isometric party-based RPG Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness has launched

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A party-based isometric RPG like the classics! Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness from GrapeOcean Technologies is out now with Linux support.

Ultra-fast FPS 'REAVER' has a new Playtest Demo up on Steam

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More FPS goodness available to check out now, with a public Playtest Demo of REAVER up on Steam and it's looking really quite promising but it's very fast-paced.

The great space RPG 'Star Traders: Frontiers' gets some Steam Deck upgrades

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Star Traders: Frontiers is a popular space adventure RPG from Trese Brothers and a new update is out, with some improvements ready for Steam Deck players.