Wine 10.2 is the latest development released with new features now available for the Windows compatibility layer, plus they also recently put up vkd3d 1.15. This is a huge part of what makes Proton able to run Windows games on Steam Deck and other Linux platforms.
Playtron, the company attempting to build a Linux gaming distribution to take on Valve, Microsoft and others have released GameOS Alpha 3 with a bunch of new features. This includes a new fancy open source tool named GameLAB.
A name you might know from the likes of Dicey Dungeons, Super Hexagon and VVVVVV. This is not a single game but a collection of various experiments done by Terry Cavanagh over many years.
Developer Eric Engestrom announced today the release of Mesa 25.0, bringing lots of open source graphics driver updates and expanded hardware support.
OCCT has long been a popular tool for PC stability and performance testing on Windows, and now it's officially been made available for Linux in Alpha, including Steam Deck support too.
TRX, the Tomb Raider I & II: Community Edition open source re-implementation project, has continued advancing and a fresh release of both are out now. With the Tomb Raider II side adding Linux support.
After being in Beta since December 2024, Valve have now released SteamOS 3.6.21 as stable for Steam Deck bringing in some bug and security fixes.
A road trip RPG that blends in some inventory management and unique turn-based battles that has you fight off everything on the road from tractors to abandoned suitcases, Keep Driving is a charming and clever game worth your time.
After a short testing period, the Linux performance overlay MangoHud had version 0.8.0 released today to bring new features and fixes to one of my favourite open source projects. This also powers the built-in overlay on the Steam Deck.
KDE Plasma 6.3 has been released and it's another beautiful sounding release! Filled with new features and fixes for my favourite Linux desktop environment. Plasma is also used on the Steam Deck for the Desktop Mode.
Firaxis Games / 2K have today fully launched Sid Meier's Civilization VII, along with full Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified.
One for your next coffee break is The Campsite, a short but sweet modern point and click adventure that looks to be worth your time.
Love your modern point and click adventures? Paranormal point-and-click adventure Slender Threads from developer Blyts looks like a good one.
GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games. Update: GE-Proton 9-25 hotfix is also out now.
With the huge Wine 10 release out, the Wine team have moved back to their regular biweekly development feature releases with Wine 10.1 out now.
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.
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.
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.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. comes from the 2-person studio Belief Engine, a slow-burn typing horror game that will fill you with dread.
Become a sentient AI in Heart of the Machine, the latest deep strategy game from Arcen Games (AI War 1/2, The Last Federation, Bionic Dues) and it's now in Early Access.
