Indie games & game development
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NVIDIA driver 615.78.08 released for Linux, notes a new feature to help VKD3D-Proton performance
NVIDIA just released driver version 615.78.08 for Linux as part of their New Feature Branch, which includes an interesting improvement for Proton. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Check out Death Falls: Zombies Are Coming - inspired by Thronefall and Project Zomboid
Death Falls: Zombies Are Coming is a zombie post-apocalypse tower defense where you build up by day, fight by night as you try to survive the hordes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Bazzite Linux has a fresh stable update for October
Bazzite Linux has the first stable release out for October, bringing lots of improvements for everyone from handhelds to desktops. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Humble Choice for October 2026 has Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and more
A fresh Humble Choice Bundle for October 2026 has arrived and it's a really good set of games overall for this month to claim. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Racing roguelite autobattler Backseat Champions arrives November 13
Instead of directly racing, you're managing your driver in Backseat Champions - a racing roguelite autobattler. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is Steam Deck & Steam Machine Verified ahead of release
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 releases soon on October 14th, and it is now rated Steam Deck Verified and Steam Machine Verified! Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Warhammer Survivors will be launching on November 10 - demo available
Play as characters from the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar universes, collect and evolve iconic weapons and destroy endless swarms of enemies. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
xorg-server 21.1.25 and xwayland 24.1.14 released due to more security issues
New versions of X.Org and XWayland have been released since more security issues have been revealed. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out now - running quite nicely on SteamOS / Linux
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is officially out now for everyone across different platforms, bringing back some classic dangerous action. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The Fanatical Build Your Own Retro Revival Bundle has plenty of great picks
Fanatical has another big Steam bundle live with the Build Your Own Retro Revival Bundle, giving you a choice from a pretty varied selection. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
There’s now over 200 Steam Frame Verified games
Valve's new VR kit the Steam Frame has managed to cross over 200 games that are rated Steam Frame Verified. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Humble’s Akupara Games 10th Anniversary Bundle is filled with goodies
Humble Bundle is celebrating 10 years of Akupara Games with a fresh collection of indie gems for you to grab for cheaps. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
You have to try the new demo for Glory On Pluto, a chaotic rocket engine numbers-go-up space roguelite
I played the previous demo builds of Glory On Pluto far too much, and so you all have to join me in being hooked on this one. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Destroy every little pixel in the superhero destruction sandbox MOLTYN
Imagine the destructive pixel simulation from games like Noita but you're a superhero in MOLTYN - it looks like some truly over-the-top glorious chaos. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Become the hivemind of thousands of rats in I Am Plague
Another great looking Incremental game for you here with I Am Plague, that sees you become the hivemind of thousands of rats as you explore dungeons. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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.
Inspired by 1930s & 1940s animations, Moylo looks supremely cool
Moylo is a hand-drawn action game featuring melee combat and challenging boss battles inspired by 1930s & 1940s animations. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive gets a new trailer
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios has a new trailer that was shown off during the PC Gaming Show 2026. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port Dusklight 2.0 brings modding, a randomizer and more
More retro Nintendo goodies for you with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess reimplementation Dusklight version 2.0 bringing major new features. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
dwproton-11.0-13 brings fixes for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, Aniimo and more on SteamOS / Linux
A fresh release is here of the community Proton build dwproton-11.0-13, which focuses on keeping various Anime games working on SteamOS / Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Wine 11.18 released with more NTOSKRNL support for kernel drivers
The Windows compatibility layer Wine 11.18 development release is out now with an assortment of feature additions and bug fixes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Factorio gets a full ARM64 Linux port to play anywhere - especially nice for the Steam Frame
Wube Software gave Factorio something players have been asking for 11 years - a full ARM64 Linux port to play anywhere, which is ready for the Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Extraction shooter EVE Vanguard starts Alpha in November - Linux supported with the anti-cheat
Online extraction shooters are still a genre pretty lacking on SteamOS / Linux, but EVE Vanguard will be another you can add to your wishlist. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Factory defence in BELTFED looks juicy as you take down millions of bugs
A genre blending roguelike that casts players as a rogue AI automating an escalating war against waves of bugs - BELTFED is an instant wishlist. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Dune: Awakening v1.5 brings a full single-player mode and much more customization
A big day for what was previously an MMO, Dune: Awakening version 1.5 has been released expanding the game to let you play however you want. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Nuke your neighbours in the massively multiplayer RTS game ‘OpenFront’ now on Steam
OpenFront has jumped over from being a browser game to a Steam release, and I can see it easily sucking away lots of my time firing off nukes at my neighbours. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Canonical improving Ubuntu Linux Desktop stability under memory pressure
Canonical developers have been working to improve Ubuntu Linux Desktop performance, specifically when under memory pressure making it a bit smarter. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Raw Fury to publish Dungeon Automata, auto battler meets logic-based visual scripting
Raw Fury announced they're publishing the very unique looking Dungeon Automata, that blends dungeon crawling with visual scripting for auto battling. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Gears of War: E-Day final system requirements revealed
Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold, making it ready for release - and now the final system requirements have been revealed. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Build a city on top of a giant creature in The Crab is Walking
From the developers of the rather good The King is Watching, an apocalypse city-builder with giant creatures! The Crab is Walking sounds fun. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 0.3.0 for Steam Frame released
Valve are now beginning to announce SteamOS updates for the Steam Frame, with the first public notification being SteamOS 0.3.0 for Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
VR shooter Forefront adds Steam Frame support
Forefront is a multiplayer first-person shooter from Triangle Factory, and now they've upgraded it with support for Valve's Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Free-to-play, next-gen creature-catcher Aniimo arrives on Steam, needs a Proton tweak to run on SteamOS / Linux
Aniimo from Pawprint Studio has arrived on Steam as a new free-to-play, next-gen creature-catcher and it can work on SteamOS / Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 ‘Wilderness Bound’ update released
The latest content drop is out now with Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 'Wilderness Bound' update released. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Harbour Masters release ‘PaperBoat’ their Paper Mario 64 PC port
Another Nintendo game has a new unofficial PC port with PaperBoat from Harbour Masters for Paper Mario 64. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Lepton from Valve to run Android games on Linux is now open source
Valve have officially opened up the source code for Lepton, their compatibility layer to run Android games on Linux for the Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Xbox classic Lost Odyssey has a experimental PC build - now with a Linux version
Recently we had the Blue Dragon unofficial open source native PC release, and we also have one for another Xbox classic with Lost Odyssey. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
PS5 Linux dev quits after “the only hypervisor bug left” was reported to Sony
The developer behind the PS5 Linux project is stepping away, after getting frustrated with AI LLM "Slop kiddies" threw a spanner in the works. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GNOME 51 released with performance improvements, various app upgrades
GNOME 51 has officially arrived, and with it - plenty of fancy new features for the popular Linux desktop environment. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Big Break Showcase from Coffee Stain Publishing highlights more games on September 29
Even more indie games are going to be shown off soon in the Big Break Showcase from Coffee Stain Publishing. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SUPERHOT VR gets various upgrades ready for the Steam Frame
SUPERHOT VR has been upgraded with a number of improvements to make the first-person shooter better on Valve's Steam Frame kit. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition announced to release in October
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition arrives October 13th bringing the classic back with some fresh modern touches. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Get plenty of action in the Sniper Elite Classics Collection Humble Bundle
Need some first-person shooter action? The Sniper Elite Classics Collection Humble Bundle is live now with a good price for multiple games. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GE-Proton 11-7 brings more Wine Wayland upgrades, launcher fixes, game fixes and more
GE-Proton 11-7 has arrived and there's quite a lot of gaming improvements here for SteamOS / Linux fans. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
OptiScaler Client 1.0.7 brings major improvements for FSR 4 and improved recommended game configs
OptiScaler Client continues maturing as one of the easiest ways to upgrade all the different upscalers across various different games. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
s&box from Facepunch gets a price cut and more improvements
Facepunch are trying desperately to pull in more players for their game creation platform s&box, with a permanent price cut now live. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Valve now say your data is safe from the CEVA Logistics cyberattack
Back in early August, we covered the CEVA Logistics cyberattack which affected Steam hardware deliveries in Europe and now we have an update for you. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Get more Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified games in the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle
New for September is the Fanatical "Build your own Play on the Go BundleFest Edition" bundle, with all games being rated Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Khronos Group opens EU Entity to support European Projects with open standards
Khronos Group, who oversee various open standards like Vulkan and OpenGL, have formally opened up a Brussels-based European entity. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON delayed into 2027
JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, from the creator of Vampire Survivors and Shueisha Games, has been delayed into 2027 so they can get it right. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The Triple-i Initiative showcase returns October 8th
Crammed full of what will no doubt be some really interesting looking games, The Triple-i Initiative showcase is back again on October 8th. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Digiphile’s VR collection is back to celebrate the Steam Frame launch
Stock up on some quality VR games for the launch of the Steam Frame, or just bag a good deal for whatever headset you're using with Digiphile's VR collection. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.22.2 brings fixes for Rockstar, Ubisoft and more
Heroic Games Launcher continues being an essential tool in the box for SteamOS / Linux gamers, with a fresh hotfix release out now. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Half-Life: Alyx ported to ARM64 for Steam Frame - update out now
Valve officially released a new update for the incredible VR game Half-Life: Alyx, bringing support for the Steam Frame in standalone mode. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 3.8.27 Beta and SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview released - Valve continue working on NVIDIA support
Valve released two new testing builds with SteamOS 3.8.27 Beta and the much bigger SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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