Tingus Goose is completely absurd and possibly 2025's strangest game
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/tingus-goose-is-completely-absurd-and-possibly-2025s-strangest-game/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/tingus-goose-is-completely-absurd-and-possibly-2025s-strangest-game/
GamingOnLinux
Tingus Goose is completely absurd and possibly 2025's strangest game
Tingus Goose has released recently and after being mystified by the demo, I took a look at the full game and I honestly still have no idea what is going on.
Vampire Crawlers from the Vampire Survivors dev gets a fun new trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/vampire-crawlers-from-the-vampire-survivors-dev-gets-a-fun-new-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/vampire-crawlers-from-the-vampire-survivors-dev-gets-a-fun-new-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
Vampire Crawlers from the Vampire Survivors dev gets a fun new trailer
I am seriously stoked by Vampire Crawlers that adds to the world of Vampire Survivors with a fast-paced deck-builder from developer poncle.
It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/it-just-keeps-getting-worse-firefox-to-evolve-into-a-modern-ai-browser/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/it-just-keeps-getting-worse-firefox-to-evolve-into-a-modern-ai-browser/
GamingOnLinux
It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
Just like Google plan with Chrome, Mozilla aren't sitting still on expanding Firefox into something resembling a web browser but with more AI.
Latest Steam Deck update will warn you if an Xbox controller needs upgrading
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/latest-steam-deck-update-will-warn-you-if-an-xbox-controller-needs-upgrading/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/latest-steam-deck-update-will-warn-you-if-an-xbox-controller-needs-upgrading/
GamingOnLinux
Latest Steam Deck update will warn you if an Xbox controller needs upgrading
Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta update that includes a useful tweak to its Xbox controller detection.
Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases (title corrected)
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/steam-replay-is-live-and-notes-only-14-of-playtime-spent-by-all-steam-users-was-for-2025-releases/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/steam-replay-is-live-and-notes-only-14-of-playtime-spent-by-all-steam-users-was-for-2025-releases/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases
Valve have released Steam Replay for 2025, showing off some interesting stats about your gaming and how it stacks up against everyone on Steam.
MicroProse announce a revival of the retro Geoff Crammond Racing series
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/microprose-announce-a-revival-of-the-retro-geoff-crammond-racing-series/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/microprose-announce-a-revival-of-the-retro-geoff-crammond-racing-series/
GamingOnLinux
MicroProse announce a revival of the retro Geoff Crammond Racing series
First released in the '90s, the retro racing series designed by Geoff Crammond is making a return under new names with publisher MicroProse.
Open Fodder, an open source port of the classic Cannon Fodder v2.0 released
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/open-fodder-an-open-source-port-of-the-classic-cannon-fodder-v2-0-released/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/open-fodder-an-open-source-port-of-the-classic-cannon-fodder-v2-0-released/
GamingOnLinux
Open Fodder, an open source port of the classic Cannon Fodder v2.0 released
Cannon Fodder is a retro action-strategy gem from 1993 that was originally released on my old love the Amiga, and the modern open source port just got upgraded.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II to release in Spring 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/warhammer-40000-mechanicus-ii-to-release-in-spring-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/warhammer-40000-mechanicus-ii-to-release-in-spring-2026/
GamingOnLinux
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II to release in Spring 2026
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II from Bulwark Studios and Kasedo Games has a release window now set for sometime in Spring 2026.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl just got a huge free Stories Untold upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl-just-got-a-huge-free-stories-untold-upgrade/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl-just-got-a-huge-free-stories-untold-upgrade/
GamingOnLinux
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl just got a huge free Stories Untold upgrade
Stories Untold brings a whole lot new to the world of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl with hours of new content for you to play through.
The Home Sweet Home update for Palworld with the ULTRAKILL crossover is out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-home-sweet-home-update-for-palworld-with-the-ultrakill-crossover-is-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-home-sweet-home-update-for-palworld-with-the-ultrakill-crossover-is-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
The Home Sweet Home update for Palworld with the ULTRAKILL crossover is out now
Palworld just levelled up with a big new free Home Sweet Home update as Pocketpair work towards finishing up the game for a full release next year.
Monster-catching RPG 'EvoCreo' arrives on PC on January 7, 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/monster-catching-rpg-evocreo-arrives-on-pc-on-january-7-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/monster-catching-rpg-evocreo-arrives-on-pc-on-january-7-2026/
GamingOnLinux
Monster-catching RPG 'EvoCreo' arrives on PC on January 7, 2026
After amassing around 2.5 million downloads on mobile, the first EvoCreo is arriving on Steam with Linux support on January 7th, 2026.
Zombie horde shooter World War Z is getting a big The Walking Dead DLC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/zombie-horde-shooter-world-war-z-is-getting-a-big-the-walking-dead-dlc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/zombie-horde-shooter-world-war-z-is-getting-a-big-the-walking-dead-dlc/
GamingOnLinux
Zombie horde shooter World War Z is getting a big The Walking Dead DLC
The highly rated co-op zombie horde shooter World War Z is set for a big addition with a DLC featuring the The Walking Dead.
Rogue Legacy developer's next game is Neath, an eldritch roguelike tactical RPG
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/rogue-legacy-developers-next-game-is-neath-an-eldritch-roguelike-tactical-rpg/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/rogue-legacy-developers-next-game-is-neath-an-eldritch-roguelike-tactical-rpg/
GamingOnLinux
Rogue Legacy developer's next game is Neath, an eldritch roguelike tactical RPG
One missed from earlier this month is Neath, a roguelike tactical RPG set in a decaying world shadowed by an irradiated, inverted tower.
The excellent BALL x PIT is getting three major updates in 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-excellent-ball-x-pit-is-getting-three-major-updates-in-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-excellent-ball-x-pit-is-getting-three-major-updates-in-2026/
GamingOnLinux
The excellent BALL x PIT is getting three major updates in 2026
One of my favourite games released in 2025, BALL x PIT from Kenny Sun and Friends / Devolver Digital has sold well enough that it's getting free upgrades.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS gets a GOG release along with various DLC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/total-war-three-kingdoms-gets-a-gog-release-along-with-various-dlc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/total-war-three-kingdoms-gets-a-gog-release-along-with-various-dlc/
GamingOnLinux
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS gets a GOG release along with various DLC
Just like they promised after adding some classic Total War games to GOG, another has arrived with Total War: THREE KINGDOMS now on the DRM-free store.
Arriving early next year, Dune: Awakening - Chapter 3 is sounding great
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/arriving-early-next-year-dune-awakening-chapter-3-is-sounding-great/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/arriving-early-next-year-dune-awakening-chapter-3-is-sounding-great/
GamingOnLinux
Arriving early next year, Dune: Awakening - Chapter 3 is sounding great
Dune: Awakening from Funcom is getting a big free Chapter 3 update early next year, with the details of it now being revealed along with a paid DLC.
Made the event labels on our Steam Tracker for showing the Linux / SteamOS % trend on Steam over time smarter.
They will no longer go off the chart if you pick different dates to compare and will auto-position wherever is best.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/
They will no longer go off the chart if you pick different dates to compare and will auto-position wherever is best.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Linux Market Share & Usage Statistics (Updated Sep-2026) | GamingOnLinux
Steam Linux user share statistics over time
Continuing to make things weird Two Point Museum and Revenge of the Savage Planet do crossovers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/continuing-to-make-things-weird-two-point-museum-and-revenge-of-the-savage-planet-do-crossovers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/continuing-to-make-things-weird-two-point-museum-and-revenge-of-the-savage-planet-do-crossovers/
GamingOnLinux
Continuing to make things weird Two Point Museum and Revenge of the Savage Planet do crossovers
They did a Vampire Survivors update, so sure why not Revenge of the Savage Planet too? Two Point Museum has expanded again in a free update.
Mesa 25.3.2 brings more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/mesa-25-3-2-brings-more-bug-fixes-for-open-source-linux-graphics-drivers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/mesa-25-3-2-brings-more-bug-fixes-for-open-source-linux-graphics-drivers/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 25.3.2 brings more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers
The Mesa team have released Mesa 25.3.2 as the latest bug-fix release for the current main stable branch of open source Linux graphics drivers.