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The Callisto Protocol got a Steam Deck upgrade

By Liam Dawe, Feb 8, 2023

The Callisto Protocol, the horror game that was inspired by Dead Space, has recently gained a hardcore mode and a dedicated Steam Deck upgrade too.

Interior Worlds is an upcoming weird spooky liminal space photography game

By Liam Dawe, Feb 8, 2023

A slightly spooky and weird exploration game about taking snaps, Interior Worlds seems interesting and it's coming to Linux too.

Space looter-shooter EVERSPACE 2 set to launch on April 6

By Liam Dawe, Feb 7, 2023

EVERSPACE 2 from ROCKFISH Games is ready to properly blast off on April 6th and it's looking mighty fine.

OBS Studio 29.0.1 rolls out with many bug fixes

By Liam Dawe, Feb 3, 2023

OBS Studio 29.0.1 is out now and a worthwhile upgrade for any of you doing video content on Linux, as it fixes many problems from the previous release.

Proton Hotfix improves Dead Space, Proton Experimental tweak for Tiny Tina's Wonderland

By Liam Dawe, Feb 1, 2023

Valve has released an update to two different versions of their Windows compatibility layer for Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton Hotfix and Proton Experimental seeing small updates. Here's what's new.

GE-Proton 7-48 out now with updates to DXVK, VKD3D-Proton

By Liam Dawe, Jan 30, 2023

GE-Proton v7-48, the community supported version of the Proton translation layer, is out now with upgrades to various components to continue making Steam Deck and Linux gaming better.

Valve fixed up Dead Space on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 29, 2023

For those of you waiting for news on Dead Space becoming more playable on Steam Deck — Valve have already delivered.

The new Dead Space is sadly a great big mess on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 27, 2023

Dead Space got a remake that was released today and I was incredibly excited by it but sadly it's just a mess.

Direct3D to Vulkan translator DXVK 2.1 adds HDR support, improves shader stutter issue

By Liam Dawe, Jan 24, 2023

DXVK, one of the secret sauces included with the Proton compatibility layer, has a big new release out now. DXVK 2.1 adds in some big new features like HDR!

Colony sim Stardeus adds in derelict ships, system scanning, new ship design system

By Liam Dawe, Jan 24, 2023

Stardeus was one of the most promising Early Access releases on 2022, giving you pretty much RimWorld in space and the first major update is out now.

GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2023

Another release of GE-Proton is already available, the third in the space of a week and GE-Proton 7-46 includes some DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

Stellaris: First Contact story pack announced focusing on pre-FTL and cloaking

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17, 2023

Stellaris: First Contact is the next DLC for the space sci-fi strategy game from Paradox, with more of a focus on the early game.

GameImage turns games, emulators and Wine into an AppImage - useful perhaps for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17, 2023

Formerly named Agape, GameImage is a way to package up games with either Wine or an Emulator into a portable AppImage that could be useful for the Steam Deck.

Tabletop Club is a free and open source physics-based 3D tabletop game sim

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16, 2023

Want a Tabletop Simulator like experience but prefer free and open source games? Keep an eye on Tabletop Club.

Breachway is a deck-building Slay the Spire meets FTL: Faster Than Light

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16, 2023

Breachway looks like one to watch, a game the blends together the deck-building of Slay the Spire and space antics of FTL.

Deep Rock Galactic sold 2.3 million copies last year and I'm not surprised - it's awesome

By Liam Dawe, Jan 13, 2023

Deep Rock Galactic is a game about a bunch of Dwarves going mining, and there's lots of creepy-crawlies that want to get in the way. It seems to only be getting more popular as time goes on too.

Multiplayer voxel RPG 'Veloren' v0.14 out with musical instruments, more graphics work

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Version 0.14 of the Multiplayer voxel RPG Veloren is out now, adding in some fun sounding additions while they work towards giving you more to do.

Space and atmospheric flight simulator Flight Of Nova gets a Linux version

By Liam Dawe, Jan 5, 2023

Flight Of Nova is a solo-developed space and atmospheric flight sim currently in Early Access, it looks quite impressive and it now has a Native Linux version.

Humble Choice for January 2023 has DOOM Eternal, a good month for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 4, 2023

Up for a fresh set of games? The Humble Choice subscription is back for January 2023 and the highlight game for some here will likely be DOOM Eternal. Here's a run over the compatibility expected on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.