The popular Linux distro CachyOS has a big upgrade and some fun stuff for gamers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-popular-linux-distro-cachyos-has-a-big-upgrade-and-some-fun-stuff-for-gamers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-popular-linux-distro-cachyos-has-a-big-upgrade-and-some-fun-stuff-for-gamers/
GamingOnLinux
The popular Linux distro CachyOS has a big upgrade and some fun stuff for gamers
CachyOS is a popular choice for Linux gamers based on Arch Linux (like SteamOS is too), and the August update brings some big new features.
The impressive app store Bazaar has arrived on Flathub
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-impressive-app-store-bazaar-has-arrived-on-flathub/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-impressive-app-store-bazaar-has-arrived-on-flathub/
GamingOnLinux
The impressive app store Bazaar has arrived on Flathub
There's many ways to install apps on Linux and Bazaar might be one of the slickest, with a focus on Flatpak and Flathub.
Demonschool has been delayed until November due to Hollow Knight: Silksong
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/demonschool-has-been-delayed-until-november-due-to-hollow-knight-silksong/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/demonschool-has-been-delayed-until-november-due-to-hollow-knight-silksong/
GamingOnLinux
Demonschool has been delayed until November due to Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Hollow Knight: Silksong released date has pushed the developers and publisher of Demonschool to adjust their plans, with a big delay until November.
Blending classic Disney style animation with horror, Bye Sweet Carole releases in October
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/blending-classic-disney-style-animation-with-horror-bye-sweet-carole-releases-in-october/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/blending-classic-disney-style-animation-with-horror-bye-sweet-carole-releases-in-october/
GamingOnLinux
Blending classic Disney style animation with horror, Bye Sweet Carole releases in October
Oh yes, gimme! Bye Sweet Carole looks absolutely incredible with the way it uses a very classic Disney-style animation with horror game vibes.
eXtremeRate reveal new Steam Deck back shells with interchangeable back buttons
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/extremerate-reveal-new-steam-deck-back-shells-with-interchangeable-back-buttons/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/extremerate-reveal-new-steam-deck-back-shells-with-interchangeable-back-buttons/
GamingOnLinux
eXtremeRate reveal new Steam Deck back shells with interchangeable back buttons
eXtremeRate emailed out an exciting new Steam Deck accessory. It's a new back shell design, with back buttons you can easily swap.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is Steam Deck Verified but requires internet even for single-player
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/sonic-racing-crossworlds-is-steam-deck-verified-but-requires-internet-even-for-single-player/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/sonic-racing-crossworlds-is-steam-deck-verified-but-requires-internet-even-for-single-player/
GamingOnLinux
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is Steam Deck Verified but requires internet even for single-player
Valve have now rated Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Steam Deck Verified ahead of release, but we also now know you need to always be online to play it.
Quartet is a fresh retro-styled RPG out now with Linux and Steam Deck support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/quartet-is-a-fresh-retro-styled-rpg-out-now-with-linux-and-steam-deck-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/quartet-is-a-fresh-retro-styled-rpg-out-now-with-linux-and-steam-deck-support/
GamingOnLinux
Quartet is a fresh retro-styled RPG out now with Linux and Steam Deck support
Four years after their successful crowdfunding, Quartet from developer Something Classic Games is out now with Linux support and now Steam Deck Verified.
Gears of War: Reloaded is out now and works well on Linux and Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/gears-of-war-reloaded-is-out-now-and-works-well-on-linux-and-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/gears-of-war-reloaded-is-out-now-and-works-well-on-linux-and-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Gears of War: Reloaded is out now and works well on Linux and Steam Deck
Gears of War: Reloaded has been officially released so now we can experience the beginning on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is out now and Steam Deck Unsupported but SteamOS Compatible
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-is-out-now-and-steam-deck-unsupported-but-steamos-compatible/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-is-out-now-and-steam-deck-unsupported-but-steamos-compatible/
GamingOnLinux
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is out now and Steam Deck Unsupported but SteamOS Compatible
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater from KONAMI is a remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER. It's out now but it's Steam Deck Unsupported.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for DOOM Eternal, Resident Evil Village, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-doom-eternal-resident-evil-village-red-dead-redemption-2-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-doom-eternal-resident-evil-village-red-dead-redemption-2-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Proton Experimental gets fixes for DOOM Eternal, Resident Evil Village, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more
Valve released a fresh update to Proton Experimental for August 28th, bringing plenty of improvements for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
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OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 1 released with a new plugin manager
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/obs-studio-32-0-0-beta-1-released-with-a-new-plugin-manager/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/obs-studio-32-0-0-beta-1-released-with-a-new-plugin-manager/
GamingOnLinux
OBS Studio 32.0.0 Beta 1 released with a new plugin manager
OBS Studio is set to get even more advanced for all your recording and streaming needs on Linux, with the introduction of a new plugin manager.
Grab Ace Attorney and Mega Man collections in the Duo of Justice Humble Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/grab-ace-attorney-and-mega-man-collections-in-the-duo-of-justice-humble-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/grab-ace-attorney-and-mega-man-collections-in-the-duo-of-justice-humble-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Grab Ace Attorney and Mega Man collections in the Duo of Justice Humble Bundle
The Duo of Justice Humble Bundle is live with a collection of Ace Attorney and Mega Man to add to your Steam library.
Check out the demo for Solace Creek a horror game blending suspense, exploration, stealth & puzzle solving
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/check-out-the-demo-for-solace-creek-a-horror-game-blending-suspense-exploration-stealth-puzzle-solving/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/check-out-the-demo-for-solace-creek-a-horror-game-blending-suspense-exploration-stealth-puzzle-solving/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the demo for Solace Creek a horror game blending suspense, exploration, stealth & puzzle solving
Developer starlit studio recently put up a Linux demo for Solace Creek, a retro-styled horror game that has a focus on suspense, exploration, stealth & puzzles.
Popular sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Cobalt Core added Linux support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/popular-sci-fi-roguelike-deckbuilder-cobalt-core-added-linux-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/popular-sci-fi-roguelike-deckbuilder-cobalt-core-added-linux-support/
GamingOnLinux
Popular sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Cobalt Core added Linux support
Rated Overwhelmingly Positive from users on Steam, the sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder Cobalt Core just added official Linux support.
Monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG Siralim Ultimate gets a big 2.0 update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/monster-catching-dungeon-crawling-rpg-siralim-ultimate-gets-a-big-2-0-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/monster-catching-dungeon-crawling-rpg-siralim-ultimate-gets-a-big-2-0-update/
GamingOnLinux
Monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG Siralim Ultimate gets a big 2.0 update
Despite the developer being done with it, they've expanded it again. Siralim Ultimate 2.0 is out now as the biggest update ever.
Roguelike third-person mech-action shooter RIG Riot to be Steam Deck optimised
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/roguelike-third-person-mech-action-shooter-rig-riot-to-be-steam-deck-optimised/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/roguelike-third-person-mech-action-shooter-rig-riot-to-be-steam-deck-optimised/
GamingOnLinux
Roguelike third-person mech-action shooter RIG Riot to be Steam Deck optimised
I'm a ridiculous sucker for mech-action games and RIG Riot just landed on my radar. A roguelike third-person mech-action shooter with some fun looking combat.
Steam UK users will now need a credit card to access mature content due to the Online Safety Act
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/steam-uk-users-will-now-need-a-credit-card-to-access-mature-content-due-to-the-online-safety-act/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/steam-uk-users-will-now-need-a-credit-card-to-access-mature-content-due-to-the-online-safety-act/
GamingOnLinux
Steam UK users will now need a credit card to access mature content due to the Online Safety Act
Valve recently put up a new support page, detailing the steps they've taken to comply with the UK Online Safety Act.
Vampire Survivors latest Beta adds online play and more new content
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/vampire-survivors-latest-beta-adds-online-play-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/vampire-survivors-latest-beta-adds-online-play-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Vampire Survivors latest Beta adds online play and more new content
Vampire Survivors is finally getting the promised online mode, with a Beta now available to try that also includes some new content.
Update on the new Steam rules for the UK with the Online Safety Act - Valve press replied to note allowing Debit Cards to work was a bug: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/steam-uk-users-will-now-need-a-credit-card-to-access-mature-content-due-to-the-online-safety-act/
GamingOnLinux
Steam UK users will now need a credit card to access mature content due to the Online Safety Act
Valve recently put up a new support page, detailing the steps they've taken to comply with the UK Online Safety Act.