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Proton Experimental for Steam Deck & Linux upgraded with Proton 8

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2023

As expected after the recent big release of Proton 8, Valve has now also upgraded Proton Experimental which is now based on Proton 8 plus a whole bunch more.

If You Like… Slay the Spire

By scaine, 20 Apr 2023

When Slay the Spire launched, back in January 2019, it represented the pinnacle in what became a well recognised genre - Deck Builders. Let’s delve into that genre and see lies beneath the surface.

Takara Cards is a unique space sci-fi deckbuilding tactical strategy game

By Liam Dawe, 19 Apr 2023

Fusing together the best elements of deckbuilders and tactical turn-based battles, Takara Cards is a little unusual to get into but full of charm to keep you wanting more.

Valve rolls out Proton 8.0 to further improve Steam Deck and Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2023

After a bit of a wait since the Wine 8.0 release, Valve has now released Proton 8.0, the latest version of their Windows translation layer for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

LIVE A LIVE from Square Enix is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

By Liam Dawe, 13 Apr 2023

LIVE A LIVE originally released in the 90s for the Super Famicom, and now it's being revived with the same style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER and it's already Steam Deck Verified.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is free to keep this weekend

By Liam Dawe, 7 Apr 2023

If you enjoy strategy games, you don't want to miss the free giveaway of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock.

EVERSPACE 2 out now, devs focus on Proton for Linux - Steam Deck optimizations planned

By Liam Dawe, 7 Apr 2023

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ROCKFISH Games have now launched EVERSPACE 2 and it looks awesome! One of their original Kickstarter promises did not make it though, with Native Linux support being cancelled as they will support it with Proton instead.

TUXEDO reveal the Stellaris 16 (Gen5) for people with money to burn

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2023

Have some spare cash and in the market for a pricey and powerful Linux laptop? TUXEDO would like a word with you for their Stellaris 16 (Gen5).

Oxygen Not Included gets a new animated short, plus fun with Meteors

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2023

Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony builder and probably one of the best. Space is dangerous and of course there's going to be Meteors but now you can have a bit more fun with them.

Dark sci-fi roguelike Deadnaut: Signal Lost looks great and it's out now

By Liam Dawe, 31 Mar 2023

Deadnaut: Signal Lost from the developer of Deadnaut, Zafehouse Diaries and Fear Equation is officially out now with Native Linux support.

OBS Studio 29.1 Beta 1 brings AV1 / HEVC over RTMP

By Liam Dawe, 29 Mar 2023

The team working on the free and open source video recording and livestreaming software OBS Studio, have released the first Beta for version 29.1 with a big new feature.

AMD detail more on FSR 3 and their new open source FidelityFX SDK

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2023

AMD had plenty to show off at GDC, and they've done a bit of a summary and some of it is quite exciting for future games.

Framework reveal new laptop with modular graphics, plus an AMD Ryzen model

By Liam Dawe, 23 Mar 2023

Framework Computer Inc have done it again! They've announced multiple big exciting things for their modular laptops today. Here's what's coming.

Developer of Deadnaut: Signal Lost requests Linux testers

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2023

Deadnaut: Signal Lost from Screwfly Studios is an upcoming fast-paced sci-fi roguelike with a pretty unique style. The developer got in touch, as they want plenty more Linux testing.

Stellaris: First Contact Story Pack and the free 3.7 update are out now

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2023

Paradox have released the latest DLC for Stellaris with the First Contact Story Pack, along with a free update for all players.

Space colony building sim Starmancer gets a huge content upgrade

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2023

After quite a while of waiting, Ominux Games have released The Wilderness update for space colony building sim Starmancer.

Turn-based colony builder on the red planet Terraformers is out now

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2023

After a while in Early Access, Terraformers from Asteroid Lab and Goblinz Publishing / IndieArk is officially out now with the 1.0 update.

Slick tactical space RPG 'Relic Space' is out in Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2023

Relic Space combines together smooth turn-based movement (think like Jupiter Hell) with tactical combat, RPG mechanics and 4X elements.

Starfield from Bethesda launching September 6

By Liam Dawe, 8 Mar 2023

While we have no idea how well it will work on Linux and Steam Deck with Proton just yet, we at least now have a date. Starfield from Bethesda is releasing September 6th.