Mecha BREAK is out now on Steam - works on Steam Deck but blocks Desktop Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/mecha-break-is-out-now-on-steam-works-on-steam-deck-but-blocks-desktop-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/mecha-break-is-out-now-on-steam-works-on-steam-deck-but-blocks-desktop-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Mecha BREAK is out now on Steam - works on Steam Deck but blocks Desktop Linux
Pretty much as expected, Mecha BREAK is out now and it's Steam Deck Verified but the anti-cheat is a real nuisance.
Humble Choice for July 2025 has Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader, Death's Door and more hits
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/humble-choice-for-july-2025-has-warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-deaths-door-and-more-hits/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/humble-choice-for-july-2025-has-warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-deaths-door-and-more-hits/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Choice for July 2025 has Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader, Death's Door and more hits
A pretty good month here for the July 2025 Humble Choice, which has a nice selection of games overall. Great compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
New Guide: How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-get-battlefield-3-and-battlefield-4-online-working-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-get-battlefield-3-and-battlefield-4-online-working-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Want to play the classics Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck? Here's what you need to do to get them working fully.
Nexus Mods to get Age Verification for UK / EU for adult content, plus a new cross-platform app upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/nexus-mods-to-get-age-verification-for-uk-eu-for-adult-content-plus-a-new-cross-platform-app-upgrade/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/nexus-mods-to-get-age-verification-for-uk-eu-for-adult-content-plus-a-new-cross-platform-app-upgrade/
GamingOnLinux
Nexus Mods to get Age Verification in UK / EU for adult content, plus a new cross-platform app upgrade
Nexus Mods recently changed ownership, and some major changes have been announced in regards to some of the naughtier mods.
Added the Linux distribution share on Steam over time chart to our Steam stats page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/steam-tracker/#distrosanchor
A manual process, I'll be adding more over time. There will be months breaks between distros, as Valve seem quite random in what shows up each month.
A manual process, I'll be adding more over time. There will be months breaks between distros, as Valve seem quite random in what shows up each month.
GamingOnLinux
Steam Linux Market Share & Usage Statistics (Updated Sep-2026) | GamingOnLinux
Steam Linux user share statistics over time
ProtonPlus makes managing Proton versions on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck simple
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/protonplus-makes-managing-proton-versions-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck-simple/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/protonplus-makes-managing-proton-versions-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck-simple/
GamingOnLinux
ProtonPlus makes managing Proton versions on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck simple
ProtonPlus is a useful tool for managing compatibility layers like Valve's Proton, GE-Proton and more on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Proton Experimental adds fixes for The First Berserker: Khazan, The Riftbreaker, multiple Resident Evil games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-experimental-adds-fixes-for-the-first-berserker-khazan-the-riftbreaker-multiple-resident-evil-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-experimental-adds-fixes-for-the-first-berserker-khazan-the-riftbreaker-multiple-resident-evil-games/
GamingOnLinux
Proton Experimental adds fixes for The First Berserker: Khazan, The Riftbreaker, multiple Resident Evil games
Valve launched a brand new update for Proton Experimental, their testing ground for running Windows games on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck systems.
Steam Hardware & Software Survey for June 2025 is out - here's the latest for Linux and SteamOS
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/steam-hardware-software-survey-for-june-2025-is-out-heres-the-latest-for-linux-and-steamos/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/steam-hardware-software-survey-for-june-2025-is-out-heres-the-latest-for-linux-and-steamos/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Hardware & Software Survey for June 2025 is out - here's the latest for Linux and SteamOS
Valve have released the data for the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for June 2025, here's the usual GamingOnLinux run over it - with a little extra.
Mesa 25.1.5 brings more bug fixes for Linux graphics drivers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/mesa-25-1-5-brings-more-bug-fixes-for-linux-graphics-drivers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/mesa-25-1-5-brings-more-bug-fixes-for-linux-graphics-drivers/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 25.1.5 brings more bug fixes for Linux graphics drivers
Mesa 25.1.5 is the latest bug-fix release for the current main stable version of open source Linux graphics drivers.
Stop Killing Games consumer movement hits some major milestones
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/stop-killing-games-consumer-movement-hits-some-major-milestones/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/stop-killing-games-consumer-movement-hits-some-major-milestones/
GamingOnLinux
Stop Killing Games consumer movement hits some major milestones
Stop Killing Games has seen a massive surge recently and it has hit some vital milestones.
CarX Street developers are optimising for Steam Deck and 'adapting the game for Linux'
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/carx-street-developers-are-optimising-for-steam-deck-and-adapting-the-game-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/carx-street-developers-are-optimising-for-steam-deck-and-adapting-the-game-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
CarX Street developers are optimising for Steam Deck and 'adapting the game for Linux'
Recently CarX Street added in Easy Anti-Cheat which has been causing issues, but they're working on improving it for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.
THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Embark Studios announced they're working on a new anti-cheat system for THE FINALS, which sounds like bad news for players across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Update on the article about THE FINALS new anti-cheat. They will continue to support Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck with Proton.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-finals-is-getting-new-kernel-based-anti-cheat-likely-to-break-it-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS is getting new kernel-based anti-cheat, likely to break it on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck
Embark Studios announced they're working on a new anti-cheat system for THE FINALS, which sounds like bad news for players across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
GeForce NOW on Steam Deck really can be a game-changer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/geforce-now-on-steam-deck-really-can-be-a-game-changer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/geforce-now-on-steam-deck-really-can-be-a-game-changer/
GamingOnLinux
GeForce NOW on Steam Deck really can be a game-changer
Now that NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually has an official dedicated app for the Steam Deck, I've taken it for a spin and came away impressed.
If TTRPG is your thing, this new Humble Bundle is for you: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5772989/2059850/25796?u=https://www.humblebundle.com/books/roll-big-or-go-home-rpg-megabundle-books (partner linky)
Humble Bundle
Humble RPG Bundle: Roll Big or Go Home RPG Megabundle
Get the most epic tabletop role-playing game bundle ever with hot games from top publishers like Magpie Games, Renegade Game Studios, Green Ronin Publishing, and more!
The Last of Us Part I gets AMD FSR 4 and an audio fix for Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-part-i-gets-amd-fsr-4-and-an-audio-fix-for-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-part-i-gets-amd-fsr-4-and-an-audio-fix-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
The Last of Us Part I gets AMD FSR 4 and an audio fix for Steam Deck
Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy Studios just released a fresh update for The Last of Us Part I with more improvements for all platforms.
Blue Archive from NEXON arrives on Steam and works on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/blue-archive-from-nexon-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/blue-archive-from-nexon-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Blue Archive from NEXON arrives on Steam and works on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Blue Archive is an incredibly popular anime gacha RPG from NEXON that has made its way from mobile to Steam, and it works on Linux too.
Proton 10.0-2 gets a small release candidate update for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-10-0-2-gets-a-small-release-candidate-update-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-10-0-2-gets-a-small-release-candidate-update-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Proton 10.0-2 gets a small release candidate update for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Valve released a small update to the current testing build of Proton 10.0-2, ahead of the upcoming stable release for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.