Gaming On Linux (2024)

02/08/2024

FNA gets Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/fna-gets-direct3d-11-support-on-linux-thanks-to-dxvk/

Developer Ethan Lee yesterday announced the release of FNA 24.08, bringing with it preparation for the upcoming release of SDL 3 and a fun addition of Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK.

02/08/2024

Linux / Steam Deck user share on Steam stays flat for July 2024 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/linux-steam-deck-user-share-on-steam-stays-flat-for-july-2024/

No news is good news, as the saying goes, or something like that. Valve updated the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for July 2024 and for Linux / Steam Deck the changes were pretty minimal.

02/08/2024

Glorious retro FPS 'Selaco' is now Steam Deck Verified and plans many huge gameplay upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/glorious-retro-fps-selaco-is-now-steam-deck-verified-and-plans-many-huge-gameplay-upgrades/

As far as retro-styled shooters go, Selaco is probably one of the best I've ever played. With chunky visuals, fun combat and some really nice level design. Now, it's Steam Deck Verified and we have a better idea of what's to come next.

02/08/2024

Intel to lay off around 15,000 staff as they try make $10 billion in savings https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/intel-to-lay-off-around-15000-staff-as-they-try-make-10-billion-in-savings/

It's not just the gaming industry that likes to get fat and then fire everyone, as Intel has announced a cost-cutting exercise where they will be letting go of around 15,000 staff.

02/08/2024

The free game Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense added Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-free-game-infinitode-2-infinite-tower-defense-added-linux-support/

Here's a fun surprise for you today, Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense is a free to play game that just added Native Linux support on July 30th.

02/08/2024

We'll get our first look at Civilization VII on August 20 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/well-get-our-first-look-at-civilization-vii-on-august-20/

2K have announced that Civilization VII will get a world premiere of gameplay shown off during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

02/08/2024

ChimeraOS 46-1 released fixing up some AMD issues, sound fix on some AYANEO & AYN devices https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/chimeraos-46-1-released-fixing-up-some-amd-issues-sound-fix-on-some-ayaneo-ayn-devices/

After the big release of ChimeraOS 46 recently that further expanded the gaming handheld support with this Linux distribution, ChimeraOS 46-1 is out now to clean up some issues.

02/08/2024

Here's the most popular Steam Deck games for July 2024 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/heres-the-most-popular-steam-deck-games-for-july-2024/

A fresh month is here, so it's time to take a look at what's been popular amongst players on Steam Deck, and another chance for you to all discuss what you've been playing across Desktop Linux and Steam Deck.

01/08/2024

Fox-girl platformer Kitsune Tails is a true quality retro-inspired good time - out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/fox-girl-platformer-kitsune-tails-is-a-true-quality-retro-inspired-good-time-out-now/

Kitsune Tails from developer Kitsune Games is a platformer inspired by the classics like Super Mario Bros, steeped in Japanese mythology and it's well worth playing.

01/08/2024

Real-time air traffic controller sim Mini Airways is out now and will keep you on your toes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/real-time-air-traffic-controller-sim-mini-airways-is-out-now-and-will-keep-you-on-your-toes/

What I initially thought would be a bit like Mini Motorways and Mini Metro, it's similar only really in style and name, but Mini Airways is a different and challenging beast that will keep your undivided attention.

01/08/2024

STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter has launched and Steam Deck Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/star-wars-bounty-hunter-has-launched-and-steam-deck-verified/

Seems like Aspyr Media actually did a pretty good job on this one, with STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter now available on GOG and Steam.

01/08/2024

Did a small update to our Steam Play Proton guide: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2019/07/steam-play-proton-guide-valves-tech-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-steam-deck/

Looking to test the waters with Linux gaming and don't want to lose access to your favourite Windows games? Need to know how games actually run on Steam Deck? Here's a simple no-nonsense guide to actually using Steam Play Proton.

01/08/2024

Stop Destroying Videogames petition heads to the European Union https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/stop-destroying-videogames-petition-heads-to-the-european-union/

Back in April 2024, I wrote about the Stop Killing Games initiative from Ross at Accursed Farms. Now, it's heading to the European Union with a European Citizens' Initiative you can give you vote to.

01/08/2024

Linux hits another all-time high for July 2024 according to Statcounter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/linux-hits-another-all-time-high-for-july-2024-according-to-statcounter/

Some more good news for you as according to statistics website Statcounter, Linux use hit another all-time high in July 2024. We've seen it slowly creep up over time, just like we've seen on the Steam Survey as well.

01/08/2024

Proton Experimental gets fixes for EA Launcher, Starfield: Creation Kit, The Finals and plenty more for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-ea-launcher-starfield-creation-kit-the-finals/

Valve updated Proton Experimental to finish up July with some game fixes, as a little treat. So you can play even more games on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux thanks to their work.

01/08/2024

The LEGO Worlds Collide Humble Bundle is a shockingly good deal https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-lego-worlds-collide-humble-bundle-is-a-shockingly-good-deal/

The LEGO games can be a lot of fun for audience both old and young, and now you can get loads of them in the LEGO Worlds Collide Humble Bundle.

31/07/2024

Temtem: Swarm developers highlight their work on Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/temtem-swarm-developers-highlight-their-work-on-steam-deck-support/

Looks like Temtem: Swarm, the spin-off from Crema and GGTech Studios from the original online creature-collector Temtem, seems like it's going to have great Steam Deck support at release.

31/07/2024

Super cosy slice of life sim The Garden Path is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/super-cosy-slice-of-life-sim-the-garden-path-is-out-now/

The Garden Path from developer carrotcake is a slice-of-life sim about the joy of gardening, designed to be picked up and played in short and sweet bites. It's a real cosy gem you should take a look at.

31/07/2024

Intel Core Ultra Lunar Lake launches September 3 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/intel-core-ultra-lunar-lake-launches-september-3/

While Intel are currently battling issues with their crashing 13th and 14th Gen CPUs, they're now planning to launch Intel Core Ultra Lunar Lake in September.

31/07/2024

The Jackbox Megapicker has been corrupting some Steam Decks https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/the-jackbox-megapicker-has-been-corrupting-some-steam-decks/

A bit of an oops here with the newly released The Jackbox Megapicker, with the Native Linux version causing the Steam Deck to get corrupted.

31/07/2024

Steam will now show you who is playing on Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/steam-will-now-show-you-who-is-playing-on-steam-deck/

In the latest Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck, Valve will actually show you who is gaming on a Steam Deck.

30/07/2024

Athena Crisis (inspired by Advance Wars) now Steam Deck Verified, full release with single-player campaign in September https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/athena-crisis-now-steam-deck-verified-full-release-with-single-player-campaign-in-september/

Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars, and not only is now Steam Deck Verified but they've announced the full release is coming soon.

30/07/2024

Enshrouded gets AMD FSR 3 and Steam Deck stability and performance upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/enshrouded-gets-amd-fsr-3-and-steam-deck-stability-and-performance-upgrades/

Might be time to jump back into Enshrouded, as it should run better than ever no matter what system you're on, but especially Steam Deck players.

30/07/2024

Grab some cheap Resident Evil games from this Fanatical Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/grab-some-cheap-resident-evil-games-from-this-fanatical-bundle/

Who needs to wait for spooky season? Scare yourself silly right now with the Build your own Resident Evil Bundle from Fanatical.

30/07/2024

Grab a free copy of Drawful 2 now that The Jackbox Megapicker is out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/grab-a-free-copy-of-drawful-2-now-that-the-jackbox-megapicker-is-out/

The Jackbox Megapicker is a launcher to bring together the many party games that Jackbox Games, Inc. have created to help get your party started. It's out now, and Drawful 2 is free until August 28th.

30/07/2024

Pixelorama, a powerful and accessible open-source pixel art tool v1.0 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/pixelorama-a-powerful-and-accessible-open-source-pixel-art-tool-v10-is-out-now/

I love good pixel art, and so it's nice to see more tools becoming available for game developers, especially when they're open source too. Pixelorama version 1.0 is out now after 5 years in development.

30/07/2024

PlayStation Remote Play app gets renamed to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/playstation-remote-play-app-gets-renamed-to-chiaki-ng-chiaki-next-generation/

What was originally called chiaki4deck, a lot of people thought it was primarily aimed at PlayStation Remote Play for Steam Deck but they've now rebranded to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation).

30/07/2024

MangoHud helper app GOverlay v1.2 out now with quick layout presets https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/mangohud-helper-app-goverlay-v12-out-now-with-quick-layout-presets/

GOverlay can be useful for helping to configure MangoHud, the Linux gaming performance overlay, especially if you prefer a UI to editing text files and version 1.2 is out now adding quick layout presets support.

30/07/2024

Steam Tower Defense Fest 2024 has begun https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/steam-tower-defense-fest-2024-has-begun/

While I still grumble that Defense is the accepted spelling as a brit I want to always type Defence but anyway the Steam Tower Defense Fest 2024 is now live.

29/07/2024

Please, Touch The Artwork 2 adds Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/please-touch-the-artwork-2-adds-linux-support/

While it was already playable with Proton, the developer of Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has added a Native Linux version.

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