Stellar Blade to be optimized for the Steam Deck and other "UMPC environments"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/stellar-blade-to-be-optimized-for-the-steam-deck-and-other-umpc-environments/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/stellar-blade-to-be-optimized-for-the-steam-deck-and-other-umpc-environments/
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is out now with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-is-out-now-with-linux-support-and-steam-deck-verified/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-is-out-now-with-linux-support-and-steam-deck-verified/
GamingOnLinux
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is out now with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified
Firaxis Games / 2K have today fully launched Sid Meier's Civilization VII, along with full Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified.
Updated the Decky Loader for Steam Deck guide for updates info: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-up-decky-loader-on-steam-deck-steamos-for-easy-plugins/
GamingOnLinux
How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins
Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.
Monster taming roguelite Aethermancer from the devs of Monster Sanctuary gets a demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/monster-taming-roguelite-aethermancer-from-the-devs-of-monster-sanctuary-gets-a-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/monster-taming-roguelite-aethermancer-from-the-devs-of-monster-sanctuary-gets-a-demo/
GamingOnLinux
Monster taming roguelite Aethermancer from the devs of Monster Sanctuary gets a demo
Monster Sanctuary was good fun, so I'm real keen to see more from moi rai games. Their sticking to monster taming / capturing with Aethermancer and now you can try it out in a demo.
KDE Plasma 6.3 is out now with big fractional scaling improvements, drawing tablet upgrades and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/kde-plasma-6-3-is-out-now-with-big-fractional-scaling-improvements-drawing-tablet-upgrades-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/kde-plasma-6-3-is-out-now-with-big-fractional-scaling-improvements-drawing-tablet-upgrades-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
KDE Plasma 6.3 is out now with big fractional scaling improvements, drawing tablet upgrades and more
KDE Plasma 6.3 has been released and it's another beautiful sounding release! Filled with new features and fixes for my favourite Linux desktop environment. Plasma is also used on the Steam Deck for the Desktop Mode.
Fight off pesky humans and raise spider babies in Isle Goblin, a blend of Stardew Valley and Terraria
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fight-off-pesky-humans-and-raise-spider-babies-in-isle-goblin-a-blend-of-stardew-valley-and-terraria/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fight-off-pesky-humans-and-raise-spider-babies-in-isle-goblin-a-blend-of-stardew-valley-and-terraria/
GamingOnLinux
Fight off pesky humans and raise spider babies in Isle Goblin, a blend of Stardew Valley and Terraria
Kilowatt Games are currently working on Isle Goblin, a curious blend of features from the likes of Stardew Valley and Terraria that I'm pretty excited to see more from.
Excellent narrative adventure Scarlet Hollow is getting a greatly expanded "soft relaunch"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/excellent-narrative-adventure-scarlet-hollow-is-getting-a-greatly-expanded-soft-relaunch/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/excellent-narrative-adventure-scarlet-hollow-is-getting-a-greatly-expanded-soft-relaunch/
GamingOnLinux
Excellent narrative adventure Scarlet Hollow is getting a greatly expanded "soft relaunch"
Easily one of the best narrative adventure visual novels on PC, Scarlet Hollow is getting a big juicy update in March that's basically a soft relaunch of the game. From Black Tabby Games, they also made the very popular Slay the Princess.
Linux gaming overlay MangoHud version 0.8 is out now with Intel GPU support, improved Wayland keybinds
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/linux-gaming-overlay-mangohud-version-0-8-is-out-now-with-intel-gpu-support-improved-wayland-keybinds/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/linux-gaming-overlay-mangohud-version-0-8-is-out-now-with-intel-gpu-support-improved-wayland-keybinds/
GamingOnLinux
Linux gaming overlay MangoHud version 0.8 is out now with Intel GPU support, improved Wayland keybinds
After a short testing period, the Linux performance overlay MangoHud had version 0.8.0 released today to bring new features and fixes to one of my favourite open source projects. This also powers the built-in overlay on the Steam Deck.
Keep Driving is a refreshing road trip management RPG
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/keep-driving-is-a-refreshing-road-trip-management-rpg/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/keep-driving-is-a-refreshing-road-trip-management-rpg/
GamingOnLinux
Keep Driving is a refreshing road trip management RPG
A road trip RPG that blends in some inventory management and unique turn-based battles that has you fight off everything on the road from tractors to abandoned suitcases, Keep Driving is a charming and clever game worth your time.
Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.21 released fixing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle eyes and security bugs
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-21-released-fixing-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-eyes-and-security-bugs/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-deck-steamos-3-6-21-released-fixing-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-eyes-and-security-bugs/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.21 released fixing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle eyes and security bugs
After being in Beta since December 2024, Valve have now released SteamOS 3.6.21 as stable for Steam Deck bringing in some bug and security fixes.
Unity continues laying off staff as troubles continue
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/unity-continues-laying-off-staff-as-troubles-continue/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/unity-continues-laying-off-staff-as-troubles-continue/
GamingOnLinux
Unity continues laying off staff as troubles continue
After all the mess that was the Unity fees situation, the troubles continue, with another round of layoffs at the game engine developer.
Crytek lay off 15% of staff with Crysis 4 on hold
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/crytek-lay-off-15-of-staff-with-crysis-4-on-hold/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/crytek-lay-off-15-of-staff-with-crysis-4-on-hold/
GamingOnLinux
Crytek lay off 15% of staff with Crysis 4 on hold
More news on some job losses today following the Unity game engine layoffs, we have Crytek also shedding staff and shelving Crysis 4.
Tryhard is a sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/tryhard-is-a-sports-rpg-about-managing-an-underdog-rugby-club-in-new-zealand/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/tryhard-is-a-sports-rpg-about-managing-an-underdog-rugby-club-in-new-zealand/
GamingOnLinux
Tryhard is a sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand
Grapefruit Games recently revealed Tryhard, a sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand.
Check out the demo for retro styled isometric solve 'em up Blackford PI
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/check-out-the-demo-for-retro-styled-isometric-solve-em-up-blackford-pi/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/check-out-the-demo-for-retro-styled-isometric-solve-em-up-blackford-pi/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the demo for retro styled isometric solve 'em up Blackford PI
BitGlint Games have released a demo for Blackford PI, a retro styled isometric detective adventure that looks really charming.
Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires confirmed for a March release
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/hearts-of-iron-iv-graveyard-of-empires-confirmed-for-a-march-release/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/hearts-of-iron-iv-graveyard-of-empires-confirmed-for-a-march-release/
GamingOnLinux
Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires confirmed for a March release
The most popular game from Paradox Development Studio, Hearts of Iron IV, is set for a new country pack expansion on March 4th.
With a unique copy and paste mechanic Ruffy and the Riverside is a demo worthy of your time
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/with-a-unique-copy-and-paste-mechanic-ruffy-and-the-riverside-is-a-demo-worthy-of-your-time/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/with-a-unique-copy-and-paste-mechanic-ruffy-and-the-riverside-is-a-demo-worthy-of-your-time/
GamingOnLinux
With a unique copy and paste mechanic Ruffy and the Riverside is a demo worthy of your time
Ruffy and the Riverside is releasing with Linux support later this year (hopefully - no set date) but you can try it early thanks to a demo release now available.
Mudborne is a cozy sim about collecting and breeding frogs releasing in March with a new demo up
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/mudborne-is-a-cozy-sim-about-collecting-and-breeding-frogs-releasing-in-march-with-a-new-demo-up/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/mudborne-is-a-cozy-sim-about-collecting-and-breeding-frogs-releasing-in-march-with-a-new-demo-up/
GamingOnLinux
Mudborne is a cozy sim about collecting and breeding frogs releasing in March with a new demo up
From the developer of chilled beekeeping sim APICO, their next game Mudborne: Frog Management Sim is set for release on World Frog Day (March 20th) with a brand new demo.
Marvel Rivals gets a low-quality UI fix for Bazzite Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/marvel-rivals-gets-a-low-quality-ui-fix-for-bazzite-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/marvel-rivals-gets-a-low-quality-ui-fix-for-bazzite-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Marvel Rivals gets a low-quality UI fix for Bazzite Linux
Nice to see dedicated support like this from a massive game. Marvel Rivals had a small update that came with a fix for Bazzite Linux.
Borderlands 4 confirmed for release in September with a new trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/borderlands-4-confirmed-for-release-in-september-with-a-new-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/borderlands-4-confirmed-for-release-in-september-with-a-new-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
Borderlands 4 confirmed for release in September with a new trailer
Gearbox and 2K have now revealed that Borderlands 4 is set for release on September 23rd, along with giving it a short new trailer.
The glibc 2.41 update has been causing problems for Linux gaming
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-glibc-2-41-update-has-been-causing-problems-for-linux-gaming/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-glibc-2-41-update-has-been-causing-problems-for-linux-gaming/
GamingOnLinux
The glibc 2.41 update has been causing problems for Linux gaming
It seems a recent update to glibc with version 2.41 release at the end of January, has been causing all sorts of problems for Linux gamers that have pulled in the update (mostly on rolling-release distributions).