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Simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy v1.3.2 released with improved game installs
If you prefer to buy your games for Linux on GOG, there's a fresh update to Minigalaxy, the open source simple GOG client.
Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything
It's been three years today since Valve released the Steam Deck. Not only has Valve shown how incredible Linux actually can be as a gaming platform, but they really kicked the industry into gear on PC gaming handhelds.
Point and click urban thriller Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer gets a new demo
Probably one of the most exciting upcoming point and click adventures is Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, and now you can get any early look thanks to a demo release for Steam Next Fest.
SteamDB now lets you filter out Steam games with AI Generation
If you don't want Steam games that have AI Generation in them, you might want to check out the new filter on SteamDB. Making it a bit easier to get rid of them from your searches.
Tempopo from the devs of Unpacking and Assault Android Cactus releases in April
The Witch Beam team (Unpacking, Assault Android Cactus) are back with a whimsical, charming adventure in Tempopo. It's just been announced that it will release on April 17th. There's a new trailer and demo up.
Team Fortress 2 Classic is coming to Steam thanks to Valve adding TF2 to the Source SDK
Team Fortress 2 Classic, a mod that aims to re-imagine the early post-launch era of Team Fortress 2, will be released on Steam.
Seriously clever twin-stick shooter Windowkill adds Steam Deck support
Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter where the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. A really clever idea, and a game I had a lot of fun with previously and now it has improved Steam Deck support too.
The Talos Principle: Reawakened launches in April with a demo live
One of the best puzzle games ever returns! Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced The Talos Principle: Reawakened is set for launch on April 10, and there's a demo you can try out right now too as part of Steam Next Fest.
Steam Next Fest - February 2025 is live with tons of demos
Valve has launched Steam Next Fest, another good opportunity for you to jump in and test some upcoming games that runs through until March 3rd.
Sadly the RoadCraft demo is currently broken on Steam Deck / Linux
At least on AMD systems like Steam Deck and my Desktop Linux install, it seems like the demo of RoadCraft from Saber Interactive / Focus Entertainment is quite broken.
Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.22 brings a fix for pre-compiled shader downloads
Valve just released a tiny SteamOS 3.6.22 "Volcanic Activity" Beta for Steam Deck, which includes a fix for a rather annoying issue.
Anti-cheat stops Mecha BREAK running on Desktop Linux but works on Steam Deck
Here we go again. One game I was excited about was the upcoming Mecha BREAK, which currently has a playtest demo on Steam but they've added in anti-cheat.
Evolution sim Thrive adds radioactive chunks, environmental tolerances and thermosynthesis
The open source and cross-platform evolution sim Thrive has added in some even more advanced gameplay elements, making it a whole lot more interesting to attempt survival.
Indie devs have begun adding a no generative AI stamp to their store pages
AI this, AI that - you can't go anywhere without something trying to force AI on you. Usually a company trying to get you to buy into what they've wasted billions on. So indie devs have begun fighting back with their No Gen AI Seal.
The tactical FPS 'Due Process' anti-cheat now supports Linux - plus it has a huge discount
Due Process from developer Giant Enemy Crab uses Easy Anti-Cheat that previously blocked Linux (and so Steam Deck too), but they've now enabled Linux players to jump in.
Feed the demons, don't fight them in the deckbuilder Hungry Horrors
Do you love deck-builders? Hungry Horrors is quite an inventive take on the genre where instead of fighting them, you cook for them!
Cthulhu Keeper blends together Dungeon Keeper with Lovecraft
One to keep an eye on if you liked the classic Dungeon Keeper or the modern Dungeons series from Kalypso Media is the freshly announced Cthulhu Keeper.
Morrowind game engine OpenMW gearing up for a huge new 0.49 release
Currently in the Release Candidate stage, Morrowind open source game engine OpenMW is getting ready for a huge new release.
Lutris game manager v0.5.19 released with improved Proton support
The popular game manager / launcher Lutris has a new release out, which brings with it various improvements to how it handles launching games with Proton.
Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition gets a sequel DLC and it looks like Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition is on the way
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition from Beamdog just got a brand new sequel story DLC, and it also seems we're getting Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition from Aspyr Media.
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