Confused by Linux / SteamOS Gaming? Be sure to check out our growing guides section.
Viewing all the latest news and updates.

Possible Paradox grand strategy livestream in the works, community input wanted

By Segata Sanshiro,
We've been kicking around some ideas about doing a livestream of one of Paradox's grand strategy games. There's a pretty big fan base among GOL readers, so it would be interesting to see how much interest there is and what people would want.

Humble Store is doing a DRM-Freedom sale with some great Linux deals

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Another day another big sale, I love the summer. This time it's Humble Store doing their DRM-Freedom sale and I've picked a few for you.

Planet Centauri, another 2D sandbox RPG with crafting available for Linux

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Starbound, Terraria and Crea not enough for you? Planet Centauri is yet another sandbox 2D indie RPG with crafting and digging for you to sink your teeth into.

Best Buds vs Bad Guys, an action platformer made by a dad and son team on Kickstarter

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Best Buds vs Bad Guys was sent in by the developer and I'm actually shocked by how cool a project it is.

You like puzzle games do you? Then you need to try out 'Patterna' on the itch store

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Patterna is a very deceptive game, it looks very simplistic, but the overall package it offers is delightful.

Come see the winner of our official wallpaper competition

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The winner of our official wallpaper competition was something that instantly caught my eye, and I fell in love.

Get ready to be scared again as Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC has been announced

By Liam Squires-Hand,
I was rather impressed with Layers of Fear as a horror game, the presentation was really fantastic and this new DLC seems interesting.

An update on the GOL Podcast, we need help

By darkone778,
An update on what's going on with the community-run GOL Podcast, they are in need of a bit of help with it.

Shen’s Last Gift DLC released for XCOM 2, Linux release delayed, but due soon

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Shen’s Last Gift is the next DLC available for XCOM 2 that brings in mech units to help you fight the alien menace.

Space station building sim 'The Spatials: Galactology' will have day-1 Linux support now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
After speaking to the developer of The Spatials: Galactology, it seems they are now doing a day-1 Linux release.

Albion Online MMO final beta due on 1st of August

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Albion Online the very cool Linux-native MMO will have a final beta on August 1st that brings tons of huge changes to the game.

The Ship: Remasted released for Linux, it's quite funny

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The Ship: Remasted recently released an update that included support for Linux, the developer sent in keys so we gave it a go.

GamingOnLinux turns 7 years old on July 5th! We are going to celebrate in style!

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Seven years is a long time! We have some celebrations due on the 5th of July! Games to play, games to give away and fun to be had.

The latest Steam Hardware Survey shows a rather insignificant drop for Linux

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The latest Steam Hardware Survey and Linux has dropped down again, but the change is so small it's practically insignificant.

Nightdive Studios are making a System Shock Linux demo after gathering feedback

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Nightdive Studios are confusing me a little, but they are now at least making a Linux demo which will have a closed beta period.

The AMD RX 480 seems to have power issues you may want to be aware of

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The brand new AMD RX 480 seems to have an issue of drawing too much power through the pci-e port, so you may want to hold off on buying one of the first lot for now.

Watch the hilarity in our recent co-op livestream, now on Youtube

By Liam Squires-Hand,
We had a real blast last night playing The Ship: Remasted and Broforce, come watch it on-demand now as it's on Youtube.

Open source racer SuperTuxKart 0.9.2 officially released with a new website

By Liam Squires-Hand,
SuperTuxKart 0.9.2 is now officially available with new tracks, AI for more game modes, ghost racers and more.

The most popular Linux & SteamOS gaming articles for June 2016, 190 in total

By ,
Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for June 2016, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!

New Steam Client Beta adds fixes for 'upcoming' Vulkan games

By Liam Squires-Hand,
So here's something fun, the latest Steam Client Beta has 'Fixed compatibility issues with some upcoming Vulkan games'. Begin mindless speculation.