Peekpal is an upcoming colour E-Paper Faceplate for the Steam Machine
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/peekpal-is-an-upcoming-colour-e-paper-faceplate-for-the-steam-machine/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/peekpal-is-an-upcoming-colour-e-paper-faceplate-for-the-steam-machine/
GamingOnLinux
Peekpal is an upcoming colour E-Paper Faceplate for the Steam Machine
The Steam Machine having a customizable Faceplate was a great idea, as we're beginning to see more fun creations like the Peekpal.
Facepunch are rethinking s&box since it's not doing well - it's going free to play
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/facepunch-are-rethinking-s-box-since-its-not-doing-well-its-going-free-to-play/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/facepunch-are-rethinking-s-box-since-its-not-doing-well-its-going-free-to-play/
GamingOnLinux
Facepunch are rethinking s&box since it's not doing well - it's going free to play
The sandbox game creation and game playing platform s&box from Garry's Mod and Rust developer Facepunch is going through a big rethink.
Smash through hordes in the minimalist gladiator roguelite 'Mini Gladiators'
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/smash-through-hordes-in-the-minimalist-gladiator-roguelite-mini-gladiators/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/smash-through-hordes-in-the-minimalist-gladiator-roguelite-mini-gladiators/
GamingOnLinux
Smash through hordes in the minimalist gladiator roguelite 'Mini Gladiators'
Mini Gladiators is a minimalist gladiator roguelite with bullet-heaven combat and satisfying ragdoll physics. A demo is now available to try.
HUEMON takes the style of retro Pokemon and spins it with 5v5 battles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/huemon-takes-the-style-of-retro-pokemon-and-spins-it-with-5v5-battles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/huemon-takes-the-style-of-retro-pokemon-and-spins-it-with-5v5-battles/
GamingOnLinux
HUEMON takes the style of retro Pokemon and spins it with 5v5 battles
Another interesting demo to go and check out is HUEMON, it's styled very much like retro Pokemon but brings 5v5 tactical battles.
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CultGame is a cult simulator RPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world with haunting ASCII art
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cultgame-is-a-cult-simulator-rpg-set-in-a-procedurally-generated-fantasy-world-with-haunting-ascii-art/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cultgame-is-a-cult-simulator-rpg-set-in-a-procedurally-generated-fantasy-world-with-haunting-ascii-art/
GamingOnLinux
CultGame is a cult simulator RPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world with haunting ASCII art
One to stick on your list for testing out on Halloween, CultGame is a cult simulator RPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world with haunting ASCII art.
ICYMI: Proton 11.0-2e brings EA App fixes, and there's a much bigger Proton 11.0-3 Release Candidate
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-11-0-2e-brings-ea-app-fixes-and-theres-a-much-bigger-proton-11-0-3-release-candidate/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-11-0-2e-brings-ea-app-fixes-and-theres-a-much-bigger-proton-11-0-3-release-candidate/
GamingOnLinux
Proton 11.0-2e brings EA App fixes, and there's a much bigger Proton 11.0-3 Release Candidate
Valve released two Proton updates to bring more Windows game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux. A small Proton 11.0-2e and a Proton 11.0-3 Release Candidate.
Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): Hood Warfare 2
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
Epic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epic-games-launcher-preview-arrives-native-linux-support-fortnite-for-linux-is-coming-and-upgraded-easy-anti-cheat/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epic-games-launcher-preview-arrives-native-linux-support-fortnite-for-linux-is-coming-and-upgraded-easy-anti-cheat/
GamingOnLinux
Epic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games have announced their brand new Epic Games Launcher refresh has a Preview available, along with Native Linux support and Fortnite is coming to Linux.
Framework expands funding support for CachyOS Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/framework-expands-funding-support-for-cachyos-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/framework-expands-funding-support-for-cachyos-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Framework expands funding support for CachyOS Linux
The very popular Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS is growing up, with Framework expanding their direct funding support of it.
GE-Proton 11-9 arrives with improvements for Video Playback, Wayland, Controllers and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/ge-proton-11-9-arrives-with-improvements-for-video-playback-wayland-controllers-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/ge-proton-11-9-arrives-with-improvements-for-video-playback-wayland-controllers-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 11-9 arrives with improvements for Video Playback, Wayland, Controllers and more
GE-Proton 11-9 (and GE-Proton 11-8 just before it) have been released to bring more improvements for Windows games on SteamOS / Linux.
Bazzite Linux continues growing - now with over 100K Weekly Active Devices
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bazzite-linux-continues-growing-now-with-over-100k-weekly-active-devices/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bazzite-linux-continues-growing-now-with-over-100k-weekly-active-devices/
GamingOnLinux
Bazzite Linux continues growing - now with over 100K Weekly Active Devices
Bazzite Linux continues to be a popular choice for a SteamOS-like on handhelds, TV PCs and for desktops too with a new milestone hit.
Ashes of the Singularity II gets a November release date
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/ashes-of-the-singularity-ii-gets-a-november-release-date/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/ashes-of-the-singularity-ii-gets-a-november-release-date/
GamingOnLinux
Ashes of the Singularity II gets a November release date
Set to arrive on November 10th, Ashes of the Singularity II will bring a fresh next-generation grand-scale RTS to your systems.
Speed through strange retro worlds in the strategic roguelike racer Reality Drift demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/speed-through-strange-retro-worlds-in-the-strategic-roguelike-racer-reality-drift-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/speed-through-strange-retro-worlds-in-the-strategic-roguelike-racer-reality-drift-demo/
GamingOnLinux
Speed through strange retro worlds in the strategic roguelike racer Reality Drift demo
Available with a demo now - Reality Drift is a retro strategic roguelike racing game where you battle through a series of strange worlds.
Humble Bundle has two new bundles full of horror and factory-building games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/humble-bundle-has-two-new-bundles-full-of-horror-and-factory-building-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/humble-bundle-has-two-new-bundles-full-of-horror-and-factory-building-games/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Bundle has two new bundles full of horror and factory-building games
Humble Bundle has launched two new game bundles with very different themes: one built around Halloween horror, and the other all about factories and automation.
New fighting game Poly Fighter combines roguelike features to build your fighter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/new-fighting-game-poly-fighter-combines-roguelike-features-to-build-your-fighter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/new-fighting-game-poly-fighter-combines-roguelike-features-to-build-your-fighter/
GamingOnLinux
New fighting game Poly Fighter combines roguelike features to build your fighter
Poly Fighter is a new Early Access fighting game designed to be for solo play, with you building up your own fighter with each win.
ICYMI: Steam Frame - my early thoughts with it on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-frame-some-early-thoughts/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-frame-some-early-thoughts/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Frame - some early thoughts
GamingOnLinux has managed to acquire the SteamOS powered Steam Frame VR device, these are some initial thoughts now I've got it all set up.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo enter the GOG Preservation Program
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-and-ghostwire-tokyo-enter-the-gog-preservation-program/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-and-ghostwire-tokyo-enter-the-gog-preservation-program/
GamingOnLinux
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo enter the GOG Preservation Program
The GOG Preservation Program has expanded to include another two fun games with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo.