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Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck plans new release as closed-source paid software to run other stores

By Liam Dawe,
Junk Store may have failed to get released on Steam as Valve removed their store page, but that hasn't stopped their team working on this special Steam Deck plugin to bring other stores like Epic Games, GOG and Amazon Games to the Steam Deck.

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 28th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 28th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection with these games coming as part of your Amazon Prime subscription.
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Monsterpatch is Pokemon meets Stardew Valley from the dev of Littlewood and Kindergarten

By Liam Dawe,
Monsterpatch is the latest game from Sean Young developer of Littlewood and Kindergarten, blending together Pokemon and Stardew Valley with a little of their own Littlewood thrown in.

Infinity Nikki devs are working on Steam Deck support for the Steam release

By Liam Dawe,
While there's no current release date for the Steam release, Infold Games are still working towards it for Infinity Nikki and it seems it may be good news for Steam Deck players.

Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge

By Liam Dawe,
With the Linux kernel 6.14 out now, I noted in my quick-look overview about a bug that was fixed for the Steam Deck OLED model. Collabora have given a little more info on their work for this issue and how it was a challenge.

Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity got a big update, with a turn-based mode coming later this year

By Liam Dawe,
Obsidian Entertainment have revisited the original Pillars of Eternity, with a big bumper patch out now and plans for another big update later this year.

ChimeraOS Linux 48 brings new hardware support for your handhelds and living room PCs

By Liam Dawe,
There's a good few ways of getting Linux on handhelds and living room PCs, with ChimeraOS Linux being one of the great ones. ChimeraOS Linux 48 has just released bringing in a whole lot of improvements.

Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update

By Liam Dawe,
Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is still in development but it's been a seriously impressive game for years. Not yet on Steam or any other store, as you have to buy it direct, but don't let that stop you with a big update out now.

Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition hasn't been announced yet but it just got a Steam Deck Playable rating

By Liam Dawe,
We know Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition is probably coming, thanks to the previous leak, but it still hasn't actually been announced yet. However, it's clearly getting closer.

Free to play toy soldier Battle Royale game Mini Royale enters Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
Mini Royale from IndigoBlue is out now in Early Access and free to play, with Native Linux support and Easy Anti-Cheat enabled.

Linux support for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour is coming along now it's open source

By Liam Dawe,
Now that the code for Command & Conquer Generals (along with other classic RTS games from EA) is open source, the community is working on getting it working natively on Linux without the need of Wine / Proton.

Dig up planets for skeletons and fight huge guardians in the latest No Man's Sky update

By Liam Dawe,
Hello Game have somehow done it again. No Man's Sky has another surprisingly large update available adding in more new content like a fossil beds to dig up skeletons and big fights against huge guardians.

Humble launch the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both with some great games

By Liam Dawe,
Humble Bundle just launched two new bundles with Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny. Each have some pretty great looking games, so here's your usual run over what compatibility to expect for Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

Folkways DLC for the excellent village builder dotAGE released - here's a little interview with the developer

By Liam Dawe,
dotAGE is a very unique turn-based village builder that blends in roguelike survival elements. It's one that you should definitely add to your list, and a new DLC expansion is out now so I took the chance to speak to the developer a bit.

Geo Mythica is a charming 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth with unique party-based combat

By Liam Dawe,
Love classic RPGs? You might want to check out the newly released Geo Mythica, with some great looking 8-bit styled artwork and a quite unique sounding party-based combat system.

WW2 shooter Squad 44 from Offworld updates Easy Anti-Cheat enabling Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Offworld have updated their tactical WW2 shooter Squad 44 (formerly known as Post Scriptum) to bring a whole bunch of fixes, while do so they've also updated Easy Anti-Cheat and enabled Linux platforms to jump in and play.

Two classic Flash strategy games make a return in April with the Warfare Legacy Collection

By Liam Dawe,
The Warfare Legacy Collection bundles together two classic Flash strategy games Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944, upgraded for modern computers and expanded for a Steam release on April 28th.

Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
After requesting Linux testers back in Early 2024, the sneaky stealth platformer Kiyo has a new playtest on Steam for you to try with expanded Linux support. The style and lighting in this one really does look interesting.

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released

By Liam Dawe,
Ubuntu 25.04 is due out next month, with a Beta now live for testing so you can see all that's new and report any unexpected issues.

Animated series ENA gets a video game with the free surreal adventure ENA: Dream BBQ

By Liam Dawe,
I'll admit I'm pretty uncultured apparently as seeing the release of ENA: Dream BBQ today led me down a bit of a rabbit hole about the ENA animated series.