Support us on Patreon to keep GamingOnLinux alive. This ensures all of our main content remains free for everyone. Just good, fresh content! Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal. You can also buy games using our partner links for GOG and Humble Store.

Safe In Our World team up with Fanatical for a big charity game bundle

By Liam Dawe,
Mental health charity Safe In Our World and Fanatical have announced a big charity bundle giving you 27 games for a single purchase.

Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness

By Liam Dawe,
Everwarder asks: how long will your light last? Not very long in some of my attempts. It's a fresh feeling spin that merges tower defense with a bit of roguelite action together, as you attempt to break through the darkness.
Follow GamingOnLinux on and

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here

By Liam Dawe,
Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.

Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon

By Liam Dawe,
Revealed in a press email today is Cast n Chill from developer Wombat Brawler. A game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - with your loyal pup by your side.

BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC

By Liam Dawe,
Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.

Take-Two CEO believes AI will actually increase employment and productivity

By Liam Dawe,
You have to hand it to the people in suits at the top, they all sure do love AI, and the latest to be bullish about it is Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick.

Civilization VII gets a mixed reception on Steam, Firaxis say they're listening and put up a small roadmap

By Liam Dawe,
It seems it's increasingly rare to have a major game release that doesn't come filled with lots of issues. The latest is Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games.

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, February 7 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 for February 7th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Monster Hunter Wilds looks unplayable on Steam Deck but good on Desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Seems like Monster Hunter Wilds may be just too much for the little Steam Deck, after testing out the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark mode. But Desktop Linux is looking good.

The huge free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS just got upgraded

By Liam Dawe,
Powered by the always impressive OpenRA game engine, the standalone and entirely free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS has a brand new release out.

Spooky drone-operating derelict spaceship explorer Duskers is getting a sequel

By Liam Dawe,
Misfits Attic who made A Virus Named TOM and the more popular spooky drone-operating derelict spaceship explorer game Duskers have released a video going over three new games, one of which is a sequel to Duskers.

Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March

By Liam Dawe,
The online shooter Mini Royale is set for an Early Access release on March 27th, bringing with it a toy soldier battleground with multiple game modes.

Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2.

Experience slow-burn atmospheric dread in the typing horror game DEAD LETTER DEPT.

By Liam Dawe,
DEAD LETTER DEPT. comes from the 2-person studio Belief Engine, a slow-burn typing horror game that will fill you with dread.

Paradox Interactive acquires Haemimont Games

By Liam Dawe,
Paradox Interactive announced, along with their latest earning reports, that they've entered into an agreement to acquire Haemimont Games.

Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more

By Liam Dawe,
Fighting Fantasy Classics from Tin Man Games has been upgraded with numerous enhancements to make playing through various remastered text-based roleplaying adventures even better.

Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
A recent update to glibc in version 2.41 appears to have been causing issues with Left 4 Dead 2, which Valve have solved in a fresh update.

New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.

Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters

By Liam Dawe,
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.