^ NVIDIA note that nearly all the code was produced by generative AI. ^
Linux smashes past 5% on the Steam Survey for the first time
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-smashes-past-5-percent-on-the-steam-survey-for-the-first-time/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-smashes-past-5-percent-on-the-steam-survey-for-the-first-time/
GamingOnLinux
Linux smashes past 5% on the Steam Survey for the first time
After rubbing away the sleep from my eyes in disbelief, Valve have updated the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for March 2026 showing explosive Linux growth.
Steam store home page gets a refresh in Beta, plus another Linux SteamRT3 Beta fix
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steam-store-home-page-gets-a-refresh-in-beta-plus-another-linux-steamrt3-beta-fix/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steam-store-home-page-gets-a-refresh-in-beta-plus-another-linux-steamrt3-beta-fix/
GamingOnLinux
Steam store home page gets a refresh in Beta, plus another Linux SteamRT3 Beta fix
Valve have pushed out an overhauled Steam store home page in the latest Steam Client Beta, along with another needed fix for the Linux SteamRT3 Beta.
Mesa 26.0.4 open source graphics drivers released for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mesa-26-0-4-open-source-graphics-drivers-released-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mesa-26-0-4-open-source-graphics-drivers-released-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 26.0.4 open source graphics drivers released for Linux
Mesa 26.0.4 is out now as the latest bug-fix release for the open source graphics drivers, as work continues on Mesa 26.1.
Breath of Fire IV plus classic Resident Evil 1-3 from GOG arrive on Steam - but with DRM
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/breath-of-fire-iv-plus-classic-resident-evil-1-3-from-gog-arrive-on-steam-but-with-drm/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/breath-of-fire-iv-plus-classic-resident-evil-1-3-from-gog-arrive-on-steam-but-with-drm/
GamingOnLinux
Breath of Fire IV plus classic Resident Evil 1-3 from GOG arrive on Steam - but with DRM
With a little help from GOG, some more classic games have arrived on Steam for those of you who want more retro gaming goodies.
The US Patent Office have rejected a Nintendo Pokemon patent for summoning subcharacters
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-us-patent-office-have-rejected-a-nintendo-pokemon-patent-for-summoning-subcharacters/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-us-patent-office-have-rejected-a-nintendo-pokemon-patent-for-summoning-subcharacters/
GamingOnLinux
The US Patent Office have rejected a Nintendo Pokemon patent for summoning subcharacters
While it likely won't affect the ongoing Japan lawsuit between Nintendo / Pokemon and Pocketpair / Palworld, it is at least good news for game devs elsewhere.
A future Wine release could use Zink to run OpenGL via Vulkan
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/a-future-wine-release-could-use-zink-to-run-opengl-via-vulkan/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/a-future-wine-release-could-use-zink-to-run-opengl-via-vulkan/
GamingOnLinux
A future Wine release could use Zink to run OpenGL via Vulkan
A new Wine merge request has been opened that is very interesting, as it could change the way Wine work with OpenGL to make it use Vulkan.
Counter-Strike 2 gets a Beta with a fancy new animation system
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/counter-strike-2-gets-a-beta-with-a-fancy-new-animation-system/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/counter-strike-2-gets-a-beta-with-a-fancy-new-animation-system/
GamingOnLinux
Counter-Strike 2 gets a Beta with a fancy new animation system
While I still sit here waiting for Danger Zone to return (please Valve), Counter-Strike 2 just got a big Beta upgrade with a new animation system.
Death Stranding 2 gets a performance patch, including improvements for Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-gets-a-performance-patch-including-improvements-for-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-gets-a-performance-patch-including-improvements-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Death Stranding 2 gets a performance patch, including improvements for Steam Deck
Death Stranding 2 from Kojima Productions and PlayStation Publishing has a big new patch out for the PC release with various performance upgrades.
If you want to know when Valve will announce pricing and dates for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame...next week, because I am away all week. Guaranteed to happen then 😆
Steam Beta adds Remote Downloads Management
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steam-beta-adds-remote-downloads-management/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steam-beta-adds-remote-downloads-management/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Beta adds Remote Downloads Management
Making it easier to manage downloads and updates across systems from desktops to Steam Decks and other handhelds, Steam adds Remote Downloads Management.
OpenGOAL project adds the Naughty Dog classic Jak 3
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/opengoal-project-adds-the-naughty-dog-classic-jak-3/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/opengoal-project-adds-the-naughty-dog-classic-jak-3/
GamingOnLinux
OpenGOAL project adds the Naughty Dog classic Jak 3
The much loved Jak series continues getting modern enhancements from the OpenGOAL project, which recently added Jak 3 to the collection.
Chiaki-ng the open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets better streaming quality and stability
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/chiaki-ng-the-open-source-playstation-remote-play-app-gets-better-streaming-quality-and-stability/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/chiaki-ng-the-open-source-playstation-remote-play-app-gets-better-streaming-quality-and-stability/
GamingOnLinux
Chiaki-ng the open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets better streaming quality and stability
The open-source community made PlayStation Remote Play app Chiaki-ng v1.10.0 has rolled out, making it even better to stream games to other systems.
Wall run and slice up massive machines in the upcoming MotorSlice arrives in May
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/wall-run-and-slice-up-massive-machines-in-the-upcoming-motorslice-arrives-in-may/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/wall-run-and-slice-up-massive-machines-in-the-upcoming-motorslice-arrives-in-may/
GamingOnLinux
Wall run and slice up massive machines in the upcoming MotorSlice arrives in May
If exploring a mega-structure to wall run and slice up massive machines sounds like your thing - keep an eye on MotorSlice when it arrives in May.
Valve recently confirmed Steam game pricing updates across different regions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/valve-recently-confirmed-steam-game-pricing-updates-across-different-regions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/valve-recently-confirmed-steam-game-pricing-updates-across-different-regions/
GamingOnLinux
Valve recently confirmed Steam game pricing updates across different regions
At the end of March, Valve issued an announcement to game developers on Steam about changes to how games get priced across different regions.
Pixel art horror adventure Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift gets a demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/pixel-art-horror-adventure-two-realms-whispers-from-the-rift-gets-a-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/pixel-art-horror-adventure-two-realms-whispers-from-the-rift-gets-a-demo/
GamingOnLinux
Pixel art horror adventure Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift gets a demo
Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift is a new pixel art horror adventure game, with a demo now available so you can get a taste of what to expect.
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak has my attention with vertical turn-based roguelite survival
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/ascenders-beyond-the-peak-has-my-attention-with-vertical-turn-based-roguelite-survival/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/ascenders-beyond-the-peak-has-my-attention-with-vertical-turn-based-roguelite-survival/
GamingOnLinux
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak has my attention with vertical turn-based roguelite survival
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak, is an exploration roguelite blending turn-based climbing and expedition management, with rope physics, and permanent consequences.
NVIDIA reveal more GeForce NOW games for April including PRAGMATA
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nvidia-reveal-more-geforce-now-games-for-april-including-pragmata/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/nvidia-reveal-more-geforce-now-games-for-april-including-pragmata/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA reveal more GeForce NOW games for April including PRAGMATA
Cloud gaming may not be for everyone, but NVIDIA GeForce NOW works strikingly well on Linux especially with their new Native Linux Beta app.
The Best of Humble: Fight 4 Your Friends game bundle brings multiplayer madness
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-best-of-humble-fight-4-your-friends-game-bundle-brings-multiplayer-madness/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-best-of-humble-fight-4-your-friends-game-bundle-brings-multiplayer-madness/
GamingOnLinux
The Best of Humble: Fight 4 Your Friends game bundle brings multiplayer madness
The Best of Humble: Fight 4 Your Friends Game Bundle is live with some interesting multiplayer action games you can grab for a reasonable price.