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NonSteamLaunchers

NonSteamLaunchers tool for installing popular game stores working on better Desktop Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
1
NonSteamLaunchers gained popularity as one of the go-to solutions for installing more stores directly on Steam Deck, and the latest release has begun to improve how it works on normal Desktop Linux too.
Bazzite

Even with SteamOS coming to more systems Bazzite has no plans to go anywhere

By Liam Dawe,
15
We recently had the exciting news that Valve plans to expand SteamOS onto more devices, starting with supporting more handhelds, which caused plenty of people to be curious about the future of the popular SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux.
BioShock 2 Remastered

Prime Gaming January 11th 2025 edition round-up for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
3
A little later than I planned, but here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

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

By Liam Dawe,
11
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.
The Night of the Rabbit

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

By Liam Dawe,
3
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.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

VKD3D-Proton bug fix v2.14.1 released for Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation

By Liam Dawe,
0
VKD3D-Proton, the tool that Valve's compatibility layer Proton uses to translate Microsoft Direct3D 12 to Vulkan, has a new bug-fix release out now.
Mecha Comet

Mecha Comet looks like a fun little modular Linux handheld

By Liam Dawe,
20
Another handheld! Although not a gaming handheld like you may have been thinking. The Mecha Comet is a small handheld modular Linux computer around the size of a phone.
COSMIC

System76's COSMIC Alpha 5 is here with a new media player, VRR improvements and lots of fixes

By Liam Dawe,
4
Hardware vendor System76 continue building up their new Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a fifth alpha now available for testing.
Terry's Other Games

Terry Cavanagh dev of VVVVVV / Super Hexagon announced a collection of experimental games

By Liam Dawe,
4
Terry's Other Games is coming in February, pulling together a bunch of games developer Terry Cavanagh has developed over the last 20 years or so updated for modern platforms.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition gets a big community patch keeping it alive

By Liam Dawe,
3
While Beamdog have moved on from Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition, they're at least not letting it just sit still as they're allowing the community to further improve it.
Chromium logo

Google and The Linux Foundation team up for 'Supporters of Chromium-based Browsers'

By Liam Dawe,
31
Google together with The Linux Foundation have announced Supporters of Chromium-based Browsers, a new initiative to fund future development of the entire Chromium ecosystem.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII

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

By Liam Dawe,
10
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.
EXAPUNKS

The Programming Games Humble Bundle is another sweet deal worth grabbing

By Liam Dawe,
4
New Year, New You: Programming Games is a fresh Humble Bundle with 7 rather great indie games worth picking up. All games included have Native Linux support.
Razer Handheld Dock Chroma

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

By Liam Dawe,
8
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.
A game running on Steam Deck

Can 2025 please be the year more games add Text and UI Scaling

By Liam Dawe,
11
I get it, you worked hard for hours and days and weeks on your incredibly cool-looking interface for your game. You made it so all the text perfectly lines up everywhere and picked a slick looking font, but it's all too darn small.
Steam Deck

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

By Liam Dawe,
7
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.
Against the Storm

You can get Against the Storm, Jagged Alliance 3 and Blasphemous 2 in Humble Choice for January 2025

By Liam Dawe,
1
Humble Choice for January 2025 has a pretty darn nice selection of games, so here's what's in it and the compatibility expected for Steam Deck / SteamOS and Desktop Linux.
Dwarf Fortress

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

By Liam Dawe,
3
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.
Robocraft

Freejam studio closing with Robocraft and Robocraft 2 shutting down

By Liam Dawe,
6
End of an era for another game studio, as Freejam - developers of Robocraft and the in-development Robocraft 2 - are closing and so both games will also be shut down.
Bazzite logo

Bazzite the popular SteamOS-like Linux gets expanded NVIDIA support in Beta

By Liam Dawe,
9
If you're wanting something similar to SteamOS right now that has much wider hardware support for your gaming handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go, ASUS ROG Ally, GPD, Ayaneo or even your laptop / desktop then Bazzite is likely one of the best choices.
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