Eat creatures and grind them into pieces or use them as weapons in autobattler Dunderbeck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/eat-creatures-and-grind-them-into-pieces-or-use-them-as-weapons-in-autobattler-dunderbeck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/eat-creatures-and-grind-them-into-pieces-or-use-them-as-weapons-in-autobattler-dunderbeck/
GamingOnLinux
Eat creatures and grind them into pieces or use them as weapons in autobattler Dunderbeck
I quite enjoy inventory management and autobattlers and Dunderbeck definitely takes the cake as one of the absolute weirdest I've played.
Dev of Steam game 'Hardest' will delete it after new girlfriend made them realize AI is bad
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/dev-of-steam-game-hardest-will-delete-it-after-new-girlfriend-made-them-realize-ai-is-bad/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/dev-of-steam-game-hardest-will-delete-it-after-new-girlfriend-made-them-realize-ai-is-bad/
GamingOnLinux
Dev of Steam game 'Hardest' will delete it after new girlfriend made them realise AI is bad
Hardest is getting removed from Steam by the developer at the end of the month, as they say AI is bad and AI is evil - oh my.
Medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn finally arrives in Early Access on January 19
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/medieval-kingdom-builder-earth-of-oryn-finally-arrives-in-early-access-on-january-19/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/medieval-kingdom-builder-earth-of-oryn-finally-arrives-in-early-access-on-january-19/
GamingOnLinux
Medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn finally arrives in Early Access on January 19
After a Kickstarter success back in 2022, the medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn is set to enter Early Access on January 19th.
NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.09 release for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-09-release-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-09-release-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.09 release for Linux
NVIDIA today released their latest recommended driver version 580.126.09 for Linux but it's quite light on actual changes and improvements.
Budgie 10.10 finally makes the Wayland jump as development moves to Budgie 11
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/budgie-10-10-finally-makes-the-wayland-jump-as-development-moves-to-budgie-11/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/budgie-10-10-finally-makes-the-wayland-jump-as-development-moves-to-budgie-11/
GamingOnLinux
Budgie 10.10 finally makes the Wayland jump as development moves to Budgie 11
Budgie may not be one of the most popular desktop environments on Linux but it is an interesting one, and with Budgie 10.10 it finally migrated to Wayland.
Get ready to enter Winnie's Hole when it arrives January 26
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/get-ready-to-enter-winnies-hole-when-it-arrives-january-26/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/get-ready-to-enter-winnies-hole-when-it-arrives-january-26/
GamingOnLinux
Get ready to enter Winnie's Hole when it arrives January 26
Infection is progression in Winnie's Hole. The roguelite is set to enter Early Access on January 26, and judging by the previous demo it's going to be good.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown gets a combat deep dive and release date
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-gets-a-combat-deep-dive-and-release-date/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-gets-a-combat-deep-dive-and-release-date/
GamingOnLinux
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown gets a combat deep dive and release date
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is getting ready for warp speed with a new combat deep dive trailer, and they've announce a release for February 18th.
Hytale has arrived in Early Access with Linux support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/hytale-has-arrived-with-linux-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/hytale-has-arrived-with-linux-support/
GamingOnLinux
Hytale has arrived in Early Access with Linux support
It has been a long road for Hytale but the sandbox exploration RPG is now officially out in Early Access, with Native Linux support.
Full episode of Games For Everyone is out now on YouTube if you prefer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC4WzCvZk4g
YouTube
Valve's third act | GAMES FOR EVERYONE #1
In this full debut episode of Games For Everyone, we discuss the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware launches, focusing less on specs and more on the impact these could have on broader Linux adoption. We also reflect on how our gaming habits have…
Check out the full first video episode for Games For Everyone
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-full-first-video-episode-for-games-for-everyone/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-full-first-video-episode-for-games-for-everyone/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the full first video episode for Games For Everyone
Recently we mentioned a new podcast series hosted by Jason at Linux For Everyone called Games For Everyone. Now you can catch the first full video episode.
Windows compatibility layer Wine 11 arrives bringing masses of improvements to Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-11-arrives-bringing-masses-of-improvements-to-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-11-arrives-bringing-masses-of-improvements-to-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Windows compatibility layer Wine 11 arrives bringing masses of improvements to Linux
Wine is a compatibility layer for running Windows apps and games on Linux, a major part of Valve's Proton and now Wine 11 is finally here.
Valve tweak Steam Community Awards to deal with point farming and "attention-grabbing content"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-tweak-steam-community-awards-to-deal-with-point-farming-and-attention-grabbing-content/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-tweak-steam-community-awards-to-deal-with-point-farming-and-attention-grabbing-content/
GamingOnLinux
Valve tweak Steam Community Awards to deal with point farming and "attention-grabbing content"
Along with an entirely new set of awards you can give out across Steam the changes should stop all the clown farming on reviews, guides, forum posts and more.
Nexus Mods retire their in-development cross-platform app to focus back on Vortex
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexus-mods-retire-their-in-development-cross-platform-app-to-focus-back-on-vortex/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexus-mods-retire-their-in-development-cross-platform-app-to-focus-back-on-vortex/
GamingOnLinux
Nexus Mods retire their in-development cross-platform app to focus back on Vortex
One of the new Nexus Mods owners posted an announcement noting that they're moving back to Vortex, ceasing development on their newer cross-platform app.
GOG plan to look a bit closer at Linux through 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gog-plan-to-look-a-bit-closer-at-linux-through-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gog-plan-to-look-a-bit-closer-at-linux-through-2026/
GamingOnLinux
GOG plan to look a bit closer at Linux through 2026
With Linux gaming clearly showing it's becoming more popular, and with GOG under new ownership, there's hope yet that GOG will improve their Linux support.
Check out the great enhancement patch for the original Splinter Cell
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-great-enhancement-patch-for-the-original-splinter-cell/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-great-enhancement-patch-for-the-original-splinter-cell/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the great enhancement patch for the original Splinter Cell
Where bigger developers like Ubisoft don't fix up their old games - the community provides, check out EnhancedSC for the original Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
Check out the demo for CiniCross if you enjoy roguelikes and nonogram styled puzzles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-demo-for-cinicross-if-you-enjoy-roguelikes-and-nonogram-styled-puzzles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-demo-for-cinicross-if-you-enjoy-roguelikes-and-nonogram-styled-puzzles/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the demo for CiniCross if you enjoy roguelikes and nonogram styled puzzles
Is it a roguelike? Is it a puzzle game? CiniCross is both, taking place in a retro-styled dark fantasy universe it looks rather interesting.
Cygames announced an AI studio, and then put up an apology over it
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cygames-announced-an-ai-studio-and-then-put-up-an-apology-over-it/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cygames-announced-an-ai-studio-and-then-put-up-an-apology-over-it/
GamingOnLinux
Cygames announced an AI studio, and then put up an apology over it
The expansion of generative AI continues with Cygames recently announcing the formation of an AI studio. Fans weren't happy, and now Cygames have apologised.
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out now and supported until 2029
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linux-mint-22-3-zena-is-out-now-and-supported-until-2029/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linux-mint-22-3-zena-is-out-now-and-supported-until-2029/
GamingOnLinux
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out now and supported until 2029
The popular Linux Mint has a big new stable version available with Linux Mint 22.3 Zena supported up until 2029 as it's a long-term support release.
Just an FYI: I'll be away Thursday + Friday next week. Potentially back Friday evening if anything big needs covering.
D7VK version 1.2 brings more Direct3D 6 improvements and a little Direct3D 5 too
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-version-1-2-brings-more-direct3d-6-improvements-and-a-little-direct3d-5-too/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-version-1-2-brings-more-direct3d-6-improvements-and-a-little-direct3d-5-too/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK version 1.2 brings more Direct3D 6 improvements and a little Direct3D 5 too
Entering the land of what the developer calls diminishing returns, D7VK version 1.2 has rolled out delivering a bunch of Direct3D 6 improvements.