SCOPECREEP is a curious mix of tower defense and active incremental where you collect souls
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/scopecreep-is-a-curious-mix-of-tower-defense-and-active-incremental-where-you-collect-souls/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/scopecreep-is-a-curious-mix-of-tower-defense-and-active-incremental-where-you-collect-souls/
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SCOPECREEP is a curious mix of tower defense and active incremental where you collect souls
Go through exorcisms to collect souls and repeatedly click through a vast network of additional upgrades and abilities in SCOPECREEP.
Earth vs Mars the Advance Wars-like from Relic Entertainment gets Steam Deck Verified
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/earth-vs-mars-the-advance-wars-like-from-relic-entertainment-gets-steam-deck-verified/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/earth-vs-mars-the-advance-wars-like-from-relic-entertainment-gets-steam-deck-verified/
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Earth vs Mars the Advance Wars-like from Relic Entertainment gets Steam Deck Verified
Relic Entertainment produced their own Advance Wars-like strategy game with Earth vs Mars from a smaller team, and now it is updated to be Steam Deck Verified.
NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.18 released for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-18-released-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-18-released-for-linux/
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NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.18 released for Linux
NVIDIA released their latest recommended driver for Linux with version 580.126.18 out now.
Godot Engine suffering from lots of "AI slop" code submissions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/godot-engine-suffering-from-lots-of-ai-slop-code-submissions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/godot-engine-suffering-from-lots-of-ai-slop-code-submissions/
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Godot Engine suffering from lots of "AI slop" code submissions
The Godot Engine team recently posted about more issues with AI slop, including various pull requests that have become a big drain on resources.
Experimental code ready for testing to enable HDMI 2.1 FRL with AMDGPU on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/experimental-code-ready-for-testing-to-enable-hdmi-2-1-frl-with-amdgpu-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/experimental-code-ready-for-testing-to-enable-hdmi-2-1-frl-with-amdgpu-on-linux/
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Experimental code ready for testing to enable HDMI 2.1 FRL with AMDGPU on Linux
Unfortunately, the HDMI Forum refused to allow HDMI 2.1+ features in the open source driver, but that hasn't stopped one developer.
Prepare for HDD availability trouble as they're getting sold out too
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/prepare-for-hdd-availability-trouble-as-theyre-getting-sold-out-too/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/prepare-for-hdd-availability-trouble-as-theyre-getting-sold-out-too/
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Prepare for HDD availability trouble as they're getting sold out too
Component shortages are increasing thanks to the AI boom, and if you were thinking you could fall back on traditional HDDs - you would be wrong.
Hytale gets a huge Patch 3 update with Animal Taming, Map Markers and lots of new content
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/hytale-gets-a-huge-patch-3-update-with-animal-taming-map-markers-and-lots-of-new-content/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/hytale-gets-a-huge-patch-3-update-with-animal-taming-map-markers-and-lots-of-new-content/
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Hytale gets a huge Patch 3 update with Animal Taming, Map Markers and lots of new content
Hypixel Studios continue building up Hytale during Early Access with Patch 3 out now that adds in a ridiculous amount of additions to the game.
Unity CEO says an upcoming Beta will allow people to "prompt full casual games into existence"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/unity-ceo-says-an-upcoming-beta-will-allow-people-to-prompt-full-casual-games-into-existence/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/unity-ceo-says-an-upcoming-beta-will-allow-people-to-prompt-full-casual-games-into-existence/
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Unity CEO says an upcoming Beta will allow people to "prompt full casual games into existence"
The generative AI expansion continues, with the Unity game engine being turned into a slop-making machine with an upcoming update.
Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/minecraft-java-is-switching-from-opengl-to-vulkan-for-the-vibrant-visuals-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/minecraft-java-is-switching-from-opengl-to-vulkan-for-the-vibrant-visuals-update/
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Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update
Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.
Mewgenics is a clear hit reaching over a million sales
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mewgenics-is-a-clear-hit-reaching-over-a-million-sales/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mewgenics-is-a-clear-hit-reaching-over-a-million-sales/
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Mewgenics is a clear hit reaching over a million sales
A little bit of good news - Mewgenics from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel is a clear hit, with it recently hitting a big sales milestone.
Valve wins legal battle against patent troll Rothschild and associated companies
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/valve-wins-legal-battle-against-patent-troll-rothschild-and-associated-companies/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/valve-wins-legal-battle-against-patent-troll-rothschild-and-associated-companies/
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Valve wins legal battle against patent troll Rothschild and associated companies
The case of Valve versus Leigh Rothschild and all associated companies has come to an end, with Valve coming out the clear winner in this one.
Get some great games in the new Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/get-some-great-games-in-the-new-beamdog-owlcat-rpg-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/get-some-great-games-in-the-new-beamdog-owlcat-rpg-bundle/
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Get some great games in the new Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Bundle
Back for I believe the third time, the Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Humble Bundle is live with some great games to stock up on.
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Fight first-person rock-paper-scissors style duels in the deck-builder Handmancers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/fight-first-person-rock-paper-scissors-style-duels-in-the-deck-builder-handmancers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/fight-first-person-rock-paper-scissors-style-duels-in-the-deck-builder-handmancers/
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Fight first-person rock-paper-scissors style duels in the deck-builder Handmancers
Handmancers looks like a fun spin on deck-builders with the first-person view and the rock-paper-scissors style counter system.
Creature collector EvoCreo 2 gets a demo on Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/creature-collector-evocreo-2-gets-a-demo-on-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/creature-collector-evocreo-2-gets-a-demo-on-steam/
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Creature collector EvoCreo 2 gets a demo on Steam
Ahead of Steam Next Fest which is quickly approaching, the creature collector standalone sequel EvoCreo 2 has a demo live now.
From the creators of SpeedRunners, a demo of Sprint City is live now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-a-demo-of-sprint-city-is-live-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-a-demo-of-sprint-city-is-live-now/
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From the creators of SpeedRunners, a demo of Sprint City is live now
Coming from the original creators of the popular competitive platformer SpeedRunners, a first playable demo for Sprint City is live on Steam.
Bend the market to your will in the roguelike Insider Trading
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/bend-the-market-to-your-will-in-the-roguelike-insider-trading/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/bend-the-market-to-your-will-in-the-roguelike-insider-trading/
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Bend the market to your will in the roguelike Insider Trading
Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Stack synergies, trigger price swings, and trade wisely.
Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. release 28 "Boiorix" is live
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/free-and-open-source-rts-0-a-d-release-28-boiorix-is-live/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/free-and-open-source-rts-0-a-d-release-28-boiorix-is-live/
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Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. release 28 "Boiorix" is live
The first release of 0 A.D. that doesn't have an Alpha label attached, as the free and open source RTS has grown up with their faster release schedule.
Opus Magnum from Zachtronics is getting a big new 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/opus-magnum-from-zachtronics-is-getting-a-big-new-de-re-metallica-dlc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/opus-magnum-from-zachtronics-is-getting-a-big-new-de-re-metallica-dlc/
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Opus Magnum from Zachtronics is getting a big new 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Easily my favourite game from Zachtronics, Opus Magnum is making a return with a big new DLC that's set to arrive on March 17th.