Indie games & game development
Independent games, releases worth noticing and the craft of making games. For players who look beyond blockbusters and for indie developers.
About this list
The selected sources include gamedeveloper, GamingOnLinux, Godot Engine Official. Open each item at its original source for the complete article, episode or video. This is a selection of current coverage, not a complete archive.
Latest stories
Newest first
Steam Deck / Steam Machine / SteamOS game won’t launch: how to fix games that won’t start
Having trouble with games not launching on a SteamOS device like the Steam Deck, Steam Machine or Steam Frame? Here's some steps you can take. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Respect The Horde playtest adds Native Linux and controller support
Respect The Horde mixes together survival, tower defense and horde games to interesting effect - and now it has a Native Linux playtest. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Beat Saber gets a first discount on Steam - ready up for the Steam Frame
When I eventually get my hands on the Steam Frame, it will most likely end up as a Beat Saber machine. You can join me too, with a first discount on it. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
NVIDIA recommended stable driver 595.104.02 released for Linux
NVIDIA just released another small update to their recommended stable driver series with version 595.104.02 now available. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Discord announced a revamped global age verification system
The Discord team have just revealed a revamped age verification system, where hopefully most of you won't need to do anything at all. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 3.8.28 Beta released, plus another Steam Client Beta with Remote Play: Pyrowave fixes
Valve just released SteamOS 3.8.28 Beta, along with a Steam Client Beta for all platforms with more fixes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
JSAUX launch the E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates for Steam Machine
More Steam Machine modding customization is here, with the launch of the JSAUX E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
XBOX lays off hundreds more, Activision takes over Halo and more changes
More big news coming out of Microsoft / XBOX today, with their big reset continuing with hundreds more staff being let go along with studio shuffles. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
First-person horror flight sim ‘The Hollowing’ revealed by the Lorn’s Lure developer
The Hollowing is an atmospheric first-person horror flight sim where you fly alone across a mist-shrouded Megastructure, from the Lorn's Lure developer. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Classic physics-based browser game Happy Wheels gets revived on Steam
Happy Wheels is a game all about getting from A to B, and failing constantly while creating a rather amusing bloody mess. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
KDE developers’ attempts at creating LLM guidelines are not going well
It seems the KDE developers want to allow some use of generative AI / LLMs, as they're working on a policy of guidelines for it. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
You absolutely have to play Mechabellum as it now has a free edition
Mechabellum is an auto-battler that's a bit like future space chess in a way, it has some truly epic battles and just had a massive upgrade with a free edition. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Here’s some of the best VR games released on Steam in 2026 so far
Here's some of the highest-rated VR games released on Steam in 2026. Helping you get ready for the SteamOS Linux powered Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Beta adds experimental new Pyrowave video codec for Remote Play
Valve released a fresh Steam Beta for all platforms which now includes their own experimental new Pyrowave video codec for Remote Play. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for ARM64, EA App, Modern Warfare 2 (2009), Ragnarok: The New World and more
A fresh update is here for Proton Experimental to get even more Windows games working on SteamOS / Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The most highly rated Steam Deck Verified games for August 2026
Here's some of the highest-rated Steam Deck Verified games released on Steam during August 2026. Helping you find something great to play on the go! Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The most highly rated Native Linux Steam games for August 2026
Here's some of the highest-rated Native Linux games released on Steam during August 2026. Helping you find something interesting to go and play. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Really Illegal Golf sounds hilarious that’s basically “Metal Gear Golf With Friends”
I love the silly idea of Really Illegal Golf that the publisher tells us is basically "Metal Gear Golf With Friends". Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Oozing with deadly sludge, reclaim the world in the roguelike survival city builder Toxic Frontier
Toxic Frontier was announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, bringing some interesting ideas for fans of turn-based roguelike city-builders. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Check out the demo for the narrative-driven bullet-heaven roguelite Spaceborn Awakening
Spaceborn Awakening is a narrative-driven bullet-heaven roguelite made in the spirit of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Death Must Die and Soulstone Survivors. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Showing 20 of 80 articles
Know a source we’re missing? Tell us about it