Mario Kart 64 gets a fan-made PC port
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/mario-kart-64-gets-a-fan-made-pc-port/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/mario-kart-64-gets-a-fan-made-pc-port/
GamingOnLinux
Mario Kart 64 gets a fan-made PC port
Hosted by Harbour Masters who also provide ports for other Nintendo classics, the PC port of Mario Kart 64 is now available to test.
SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Desktop had multiple updates over the weekend - here's what
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steamos-steam-deck-and-steam-desktop-had-multiple-updates-over-the-weekend-heres-what/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steamos-steam-deck-and-steam-desktop-had-multiple-updates-over-the-weekend-heres-what/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Desktop had multiple updates over the weekend - here's what
Valve clearly haven't heard of the dangers of pushing things out on a weekend, as we had multiple updates for SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Desktop.
Diablo 2-inspired auto-battler Skull Horde gets a demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/diablo-2-inspired-auto-battler-skull-horde-gets-a-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/diablo-2-inspired-auto-battler-skull-horde-gets-a-demo/
GamingOnLinux
Diablo 2-inspired auto-battler Skull Horde gets a demo
From developer 8BitSkull, their latest game Skull Horde now has a demo available to test ahead of the release later this year.
In the arcade Football game GOAL3, nature is very much your enemy
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/in-the-arcade-football-game-goal3-nature-is-very-much-your-enemy/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/in-the-arcade-football-game-goal3-nature-is-very-much-your-enemy/
GamingOnLinux
In the arcade Football game GOAL3, nature is very much your enemy
This is not your normal Football game. GOAL3 puts you in various dangerous arenas, where mother nature is out to get you.
Challenging inventory management auto-battler Backpack Battles 1.0 is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/challenging-inventory-management-auto-battler-backpack-battles-1-0-is-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/challenging-inventory-management-auto-battler-backpack-battles-1-0-is-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
Challenging inventory management auto-battler Backpack Battles 1.0 is out now
Backpack Battles is a PvP inventory management auto-battler from developer PlayWithFurcifer, which just hit the big 1.0 release.
KDE Plasma will continue having an X11 session, as Kubuntu switches to Wayland by default
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/kde-plasma-will-continue-having-an-x11-session-as-kubuntu-switches-to-wayland-by-default/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/kde-plasma-will-continue-having-an-x11-session-as-kubuntu-switches-to-wayland-by-default/
GamingOnLinux
KDE Plasma will continue having an X11 session, as Kubuntu switches to Wayland by default
KDE developers confirm Plasma will continue having a maintained X11 session, and now we know Kubuntu will be Wayland by default.
Civilization VII gets Steam Workshop support, a modding SDK, bigger maps and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/civilization-vii-gets-steam-workshop-support-a-modding-sdk-bigger-maps-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/civilization-vii-gets-steam-workshop-support-a-modding-sdk-bigger-maps-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Civilization VII gets Steam Workshop support, a modding SDK, bigger maps and more
Civilization VII version 1.2.2 has now rolled out after a delay, bringing with it some advanced features and modding support with the Steam Workshop.
Dune: Awakening hits over 1 million sales making it Funcom's fastest selling game, end-game changes coming
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/dune-awakening-hits-over-1-million-sales-making-it-funcoms-fastest-selling-game-end-game-changes-coming/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/dune-awakening-hits-over-1-million-sales-making-it-funcoms-fastest-selling-game-end-game-changes-coming/
GamingOnLinux
Dune: Awakening hits over 1 million sales making it Funcom's fastest selling game, end-game changes coming
Good news for MMO fans on Linux platforms, Dune: Awakening is clearly here to stay as it's Funcom's fastest selling game to date.
Steam Deck OLED back in stock in the US / Canada
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-deck-oled-back-in-stock-in-the-us-canada/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-deck-oled-back-in-stock-in-the-us-canada/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck OLED back in stock in the US / Canada
After some supply chain issues that put both the Steam Deck OLED models out of stock for the US and Canada, they're now back.
SteamWorld Dig is free to claim and keep, with later games heavily discounted
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steamworld-dig-is-free-to-claim-and-keep-with-later-games-heavily-discounted/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steamworld-dig-is-free-to-claim-and-keep-with-later-games-heavily-discounted/
GamingOnLinux
SteamWorld Dig is free to claim and keep, with later games heavily discounted
Need a free game? You can currently claim SteamWorld Dig to keep for a limited time, and the later games in the series have heavy discounts.
The Serenity Forge Humble Bundle has more great games for cheaps
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-serenity-forge-humble-bundle-has-more-great-games-for-cheaps/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-serenity-forge-humble-bundle-has-more-great-games-for-cheaps/
GamingOnLinux
The Serenity Forge Humble Bundle has more great games for cheaps
Build up your game collection with the Serenity Forge Humble Bundle.
Billiards roguelike Drop Pockets arrives in August
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/billiards-roguelike-drop-pockets-arrives-in-august/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/billiards-roguelike-drop-pockets-arrives-in-august/
GamingOnLinux
Billiards roguelike Drop Pockets arrives in August
Combining the classic game of Billiards with various news rules and roguelike features, Drop Pockets is set to arrive on August 8th.
Time-stopping Pac-Man like survivor game Maze Mice gets a big upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/time-stopping-pac-man-like-survivor-game-maze-mice-gets-a-big-upgrade/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/time-stopping-pac-man-like-survivor-game-maze-mice-gets-a-big-upgrade/
GamingOnLinux
Time-stopping Pac-Man like survivor game Maze Mice gets a big upgrade
Maze Mice is getting ready to leave Early Access - that was fast. A major update for this survivor game that blends time-stopping Pac-Man features is out now.
The criminally overlooked turn-based roguelike shoot-em-up Glass Cannon just got a lot bigger
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-criminally-overlooked-turn-based-roguelike-shoot-em-up-glass-cannon-just-got-a-lot-bigger/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-criminally-overlooked-turn-based-roguelike-shoot-em-up-glass-cannon-just-got-a-lot-bigger/
GamingOnLinux
The criminally overlooked turn-based roguelike shoot-em-up Glass Cannon just got a lot bigger
It should be criminal for a game as good as Glass Cannon to see so few players and Steam reviews, because it's simply awesome.
Midnight Riff is a free new rhythm roguelike to vibe with
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/midnight-riff-is-a-free-new-rhythm-roguelike-to-vibe-with/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/midnight-riff-is-a-free-new-rhythm-roguelike-to-vibe-with/
GamingOnLinux
Midnight Riff is a free new rhythm roguelike to vibe with
Another free game release for you. Midnight Riff is a rhythm roguelike where you have to jam with the music to deal damage and win battles.
REMATCH is the perfect competitive game for Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/rematch-is-the-perfect-competitive-game-for-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/rematch-is-the-perfect-competitive-game-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
REMATCH is the perfect competitive game for Steam Deck
I've been after a competitive game for a while for the Steam Deck and it certainly looks like REMATCH fits the bill.
Fedora Linux devs discuss dropping 32-bit packages - potentially bad news for Steam gamers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/fedora-linux-devs-discuss-dropping-32-bit-packages-potentially-bad-news-for-steam-gamers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/fedora-linux-devs-discuss-dropping-32-bit-packages-potentially-bad-news-for-steam-gamers/
GamingOnLinux
Fedora Linux devs discuss dropping 32-bit packages - potentially bad news for Steam gamers
We may potentially be in for some big changes in Fedora 44, with plans in place being discussed to drop 32-bit multilib / i686 packages.
Stress-testing toolkit OCCT arrives on Steam with Linux and Steam Deck support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/stress-testing-toolkit-occt-arrives-on-steam-with-linux-and-steam-deck-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/stress-testing-toolkit-occt-arrives-on-steam-with-linux-and-steam-deck-support/
GamingOnLinux
Stress-testing toolkit OCCT arrives on Steam with Linux and Steam Deck support
If you wish to stress-test your Linux PC or your Steam Deck, it's now easier than ever thanks to OCCT.
Merging the worlds of Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead and TF2 - Fortress Connected is coming to Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/merging-the-worlds-of-half-life-2-left-4-dead-and-tf2-fortress-connected-is-coming-to-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/merging-the-worlds-of-half-life-2-left-4-dead-and-tf2-fortress-connected-is-coming-to-steam/
GamingOnLinux
Merging the worlds of Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead and TF2 - Fortress Connected is coming to Steam
The total mash-up mod Fortress Connected has been announced for a Steam release where the worlds of Half-Life 2, Left 4 Dead and Team Fortress 2 collide.
Bazzite would shut down if Fedora goes ahead with removing 32-bit
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/bazzite-would-shut-down-if-fedora-goes-ahead-with-removing-32-bit/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/bazzite-would-shut-down-if-fedora-goes-ahead-with-removing-32-bit/
GamingOnLinux
Bazzite would shut down if Fedora goes ahead with removing 32-bit
More to think on for the Fedora Linux change proposal to drop 32-bit support - as the popular Bazzite would have to shut down.