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How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Here's how to install and setup GE-Proton (formerly Proton-GE). An extra compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like SteamOS / Steam Deck.

Linux kernel 6.13 is out now

By Liam Dawe,
One missed earlier this week while I was running around Wales, Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 6.13.

Steam Deck sales drop hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement (updated: Valve fixed it)

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
Valve's Steam Deck with SteamOS has been consistently in the top sales charts on Steam since release, but recently it dropped down rather hard following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.

Stable Steam Client update for Desktop and Steam Deck brings a whole lot of fixes

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released a fresh stable update to the Steam Client this week bringing numerous bug fixes and improvements for Desktop and Steam Deck.

GE-Proton 9-23 released with a Battle.net update fix for Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
GE-Proton 9-23 is out now as the latest update for the community-maintained version of Valve's Proton that pulls in lots of quick-fixes for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Don't miss the Fanatical Build your own Explosive Bundle as it's an awesome deal for FPS fans

By Liam Dawe,
Another awesome deal for you here in the Fanatical Build your own Explosive Bundle. A chance to build up your collection of action-packed games and seriously cheap too.

Grab a whole bunch of racing games in the Nacon Motorsports Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe,
The Nacon Motorsports: Drive & Thrive Humble Bundle is live and with it a good chance for you to build up your racing game collection. Here's the details on what Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck compatibility to expect.

On a massive space station spiraling out of control the action roguelite Katanaut is full of cosmic horrors

By Liam Dawe,
With a demo now available, Katanaut is an action roguelite set aboard a massive space station spiraling out of control. It looks like it has some great action, and it's pretty grim.

Indian mystery adventure game Detective Dotson arrives April 3 with a demo available

By Liam Dawe,
Detective Dotson is a mystery adventure game set in a stylised rendition of modern-day India that puts players in the role of Dotson, a reluctant detective.

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, Jan 17 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
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. Each week Prime Gaming, part of what you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep.

Skill-based siege defense game Siegecaster looks like a great mixture of chaos and building

By Liam Dawe,
From Half Human Games and Boss Corridor they just announced Siegecaster, an active skill-based siege defense game where you play as a wizard surviving a large-scale assault on your home.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

By Liam Dawe,
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH from Square Enix arrives on January 23rd, and thankfully the developers have already managed to get it Steam Deck Verified ahead of the release.

Popular diorama builder Tiny Glade is getting better Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
Tiny Glade is a gorgeous and relaxing diorama builder about doodling castles and all sorts all over the screen, it's seriously impressive and they've announced work is ongoing for improving it on Steam Deck.

Game save data backup tool Ludusavi v0.28 brings new features

By Liam Dawe,
If you want to make backups of your game saves, the free and open source tool Ludusavi is an essential item to put in your toolbox.

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Marvel Rivals, Sea of Thieves and Stalker 2

By Liam Dawe,
A fresh update to Proton Experimental arrived for SteamOS Steam Deck / Linux gamers with some necessary fixes for various games.

Intel and NVIDIA drivers holding back a public SteamOS release, Valve not trying to compete with Windows

By Liam Dawe,
During CES, Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais spoke to Frandroid about SteamOS, Steam Deck and more and there's some interesting bits in there about the future.

A fresh Steam Deck Verified games round-up for January 2025

By Liam Dawe,
If you're in the mood for something new to play on Steam Deck, I've gone through what's been recently Steam Deck Verified by Valve and picked out some good stuff for you.

Positively rated immersive-sim FPS Fortune's Run is on hold as the developer is going to prison

By Liam Dawe,
Announced originally during the Realms Deep event in 2021, and later released into Early Access on Steam in 2023, Fortune's Run is a highly rated immersive-sim FPS but now its future is uncertain.

Jan 14th Steam Beta fixes Linux issues, a Steam Deck WiFi crash, View In Library added to Downloads page

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released a nice fresh Steam Beta (January 14th) for Steam Deck and Desktop PCs squashing some bugs and adding in some new options.

Mighty Marbles is a sweet physics-based toy playground out now

By Liam Dawe,
Here's one missed from the Christmas break. Mighty Marbles from developer James Oliver has released with Native Linux support.
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