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Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 Brings Numerous Important Bug Fixes
Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 has been released as a pure bug‑fix update, targeting UI glitches, offline support, and integration issues across Epic, GOG, and How Long To Beat services. The patch resolves dropdown scrolling, RTL layout, and text‑wrapping bugs while adding the ability to launch supported Epic titles offline. Improved error handling for GOG and a corrected How Long To Beat implementation enhance stability. Developers also announced a faster release cadence and more frequent beta builds to accelerate testing and feature delivery.
Kerbal Space Program Spiritual Successor Kitten Space Agency Now Has a Linux Version
Kitten Space Agency, a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program, has released an early‑stage Linux build for public testing. The trial version is available via a direct download link, though it remains rough and may require work‑arounds. Founder Dean Hall...
Mesa 25.3.6 Released as the Last Bug Fix for This Driver Series
Mesa 25.3.6 has been released as the final bug‑fix update for the 25 driver series, signaling the end of active maintenance for that branch. The patch addresses regressions in radeonsi, Venus, and ANV drivers, including a GL_FEEDBACK coordinate bug and...
Wine 11.3 Released with Vkd3d and Mono Upgrades
Wine 11.3 arrives with a suite of compatibility fixes aimed at improving Windows application and game performance on Linux. The release upgrades the bundled Mono engine to version 11.0.0 and vkd3d to 1.19, introducing new DirectSound FIR filtering and GPU...
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Looks Awesome in the New Boss Trailer
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a first‑person boomer shooter inspired by 1930s cartoons and noir, is set to launch on March 19, 2026. A new trailer released on February 19 at the Convergence Showcase spotlights the three‑stage Robo‑Betty boss fight, highlighting...
It's Now Easier to Install MGSHDFix for Metal Gear Games on Linux / Steam Deck
The Luxtorpeda compatibility project has added one‑click support for the MGSHDFix and MGSM2Fix mod packs, bringing Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid games to Linux and Steam Deck with minimal effort. Users install Luxtorpeda through ProtonUp‑Qt, select the desired titles, and the tool automatically...
Slay the Spire 2 Arrives March 5 with 4-Player Co-Op
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire 2 will enter Early Access on March 5, 2026, launching with a brand‑new four‑player co‑op mode. The sequel adds multiple new characters, environments, foes, and multiplayer‑specific cards that enable team synergies. Development was delayed from...
Widelands, the Open Source Settlers-Like, Devs Plan to Ban All AI Generated Contributions
Widelands, the open‑source strategy game modeled after Settlers, announced a draft resolution to ban AI‑generated contributions across code, graphics, music and other assets. The developers argue that such content raises copyright, attribution and quality issues, and may be closed without...
Opus Magnum From Zachtronics Is Getting a Big New 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Zachtronics announced that Opus Magnum will receive a major DLC titled De Re Metallica on March 17, 2026. The expansion adds 17 new puzzles across three chapters, introduces three fresh alchemical glyphs and a Solitaire variant, and tells a pre‑quel story about alchemist Saverio Daas. The original...
Minecraft Java Is Switching From OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals Update
Mojang announced that Minecraft Java Edition will transition its rendering pipeline from OpenGL to Vulkan as part of the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update. The switch aims to unlock modern graphics features, boost frame rates, and extend visual fidelity across Windows,...
Earth vs Mars the Advance Wars-Like From Relic Entertainment Gets Steam Deck Verified
Relic Entertainment’s turn‑based strategy title Earth vs Mars has earned Steam Deck Verified status, confirming full performance and UI optimization for Valve’s handheld. The 1.2.0 patch, released last week, adds three new Splice‑O‑Tron hybrid creatures, nine commander passives, and two...
SCOPECREEP Is a Curious Mix of Tower Defense and Active Incremental Where You Collect Souls
SCOPECREEP, an indie title released on Steam, fuses tower‑defense mechanics with active incremental gameplay. Players guide a central creature to exorcise wandering spirits, converting captured souls into a resource for a sprawling upgrade tree. The loop repeats, adding layers such...
Game Manager Lutris v0.5.20 Released with Proton Upgrades, Store Updates and Much More
Lutris released version 0.5.20, overhauling its Proton‑GE handling by adopting the umu launcher as the default. The update adds native Wayland support, integrates the ZOOM Platform store, and refreshes EA App and Itch.io APIs. Numerous runners received upgrades, and new features like...
Rocket League Is Adding Easy Anti-Cheat, Psyonix Say Linux Will Still Be Supported with Proton
Rocket League will integrate Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) in April, giving players the choice to run the game with the anti‑cheat on or off. EAC must be enabled for online matchmaking, private matches and tournaments, while offline modes and training can...
Space Strategy Game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Has a Demo Out Now
A playable demo of Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes launched on Steam today, previewing the full title slated for Q2 2026. The game puts players in command of one of four unique fleets in a rogue‑lite, survival‑focused space strategy that echoes...
ABIDE Is an Extreme Stop-Motion Horror Game From the Devs of Judero and Mashina
ABIDE is an upcoming stop‑motion horror game from the creators of Judero and Mashina, set in a therapeutic retreat where players befriend troubled residents by day and confront nightmarish threats after dark. The title blends giallo‑inspired storytelling, handcrafted visuals, and...
Comedy Co-Op Physics Platformer Log Riders Adds Linux Support and Looks Hilarious
Log Riders, a physics‑driven co‑op platformer, launched on February 12, 2026 and now offers native Linux and macOS support. The update introduces an “Easy” difficulty with additional checkpoints and refines overall difficulty based on community feedback. Steam is also rolling out trading...
Get some Quality Horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle
The Love You to Death Humble Bundle bundles nine highly‑rated horror games for £10.53, targeting budget‑conscious gamers. Each title boasts at least an 85% positive rating on Steam, with many achieving 90%‑plus. All games are Steam Deck verified or playable,...
Clean the Infected Family PC in the New Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional Demo
Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional, a Linux‑native bullet‑hell, drops players into a retro Windows PC as a mouse cursor battling viruses and ad‑ware. The demo showcases quirky weapons—bouncing DVD logos, fire‑ring firewalls, and hard‑drive projectiles—while letting players unlock cursors and program power‑ups. Available...
X4: Foundations Is Getting Cross-Platform Cloud Saves - Possible Breakage Coming for Linux
Egosoft announced that X4: Foundations will receive cross‑platform Steam Cloud save support, unifying Windows and Linux save locations. The change, scheduled for 19 February 2026, will allow Steam Deck users to sync saves with the native Linux version instead of the Windows...
Thoroughly Strange Dungeon Crawler Pluto Is All About Constructing Spells and Using Your Fingers
Indie studio Siege Wizard Interactive announced that its experimental dungeon‑crawler Pluto will launch on 9 March 2026. The game blends turn‑based deck‑building with a tactile, gesture‑driven spell‑casting system that requires players to construct spells using finger movements. A refreshed demo will appear...
The Clever ASCII Animated Stone Story RPG Is Getting a Full Standalone Sequel
Stone Story Ascension, the standalone sequel to the acclaimed Stone Story RPG, expands the original’s animated ASCII aesthetic while introducing hybrid idle‑RPG mechanics. The game removes direct character control, emphasizing strategic resource management, crafting, and an in‑game scripting language for...
Gothic 1 Remake Gets a June Release Date
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic 1 Remake will launch on June 5, 2026, bringing the 2001 RPG to modern standards. The remake promises current‑gen graphics, a revamped combat system, and over 50 hours of gameplay. Developers emphasize preserving the original’s gritty atmosphere while...
How Many Dudes Does It Take to Beat 1 Horse-Sized Duck and 75 Duck-Sized Horses? This Game Answers Your Dumb...
How Many Dudes? is an auto‑battling roguelike from indie studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, known for titles like Crashlands. The game pits a growing roster of “dudes” against increasingly absurd foes—from duck‑sized horses to hordes of toddlers—while players collect relics and consumables...
New Proton Experimental Update Adds Controller Support to More Launchers on Linux / SteamOS
Valve released a new Proton Experimental build that expands controller support across dozens of game launchers on Linux and SteamOS. The update adds Metal Fatigue to the playable list and upgrades Xalia to 0.4.7, fixing tab‑selection bugs in Rayman: Raving...
Overwatch Has Returned with New Heroes and a New UI
Overwatch has been relaunched with a major content reset, dropping the "2" label and introducing a fresh lobby UI. The update adds five new heroes and kicks off the "Reign of Talon – Season 1: Conquest" storyline, featuring a five‑week faction...
Retro Macintosh Games Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle Arrive on Steam in March
Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle, two iconic 1980s Macintosh platformers, are receiving a definitive‑edition bundle on Steam. The release, overseen by series co‑creator Mark Stephen Pierce’s studio Ludit Holdings, features fully remastered visuals and audio, refined controls,...
Physics Building Game Besiege Heads Into Space with The Broken Beyond Expansion
Besiege, the physics‑based building game, announced its first major expansion, The Broken Beyond, targeting a Q2 2026 release. The expansion transports players to space, featuring a new campaign, specialized propulsion blocks, and a fresh fuel system. It adds orbital gravity mechanics,...
Motorsport Manager Revived with a Break From SEGA
Playsport Games announced it has reclaimed the rights to the 2016 title Motorsport Manager from SEGA and is already rolling out a patch. The update fixes a persistent black‑screen boot issue by moving the game to Unity 5.5.6f1, with a beta...
The Khronos Group Celebrate 25 Years of Open Standards
The Khronos Group marked its 25th anniversary by launching a series of celebratory videos that showcase its flagship open standards such as OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenXR, glTF and OpenCL. The consortium, led by President Neil Trevett, highlighted how its member‑driven model has...
GE-Proton 10-30 Released with Fixes for Arknights Endfield and the EA App
GE‑Proton 10‑30 has been released, bringing community‑maintained patches that improve compatibility for Arknights Endfield, EA titles, and winewayland systray handling. The update also introduces experimental support for compiling Proton on aarch64/ARM platforms, though it requires an unreleased umu‑launcher build. Users are advised...
Mesa 25.3.5 Arrives with Bug Fixes for Open Source Linux Graphics Drivers
Mesa 25.3.5 was released, delivering a series of bug fixes that target Intel and AMD drivers, as well as RDNA 3/4 graphics cards. The update resolves crashes in MPEG‑2 transcoding with Vulkan, a static‑linking regression, and shader integer I/O errors. Additional...
Vulkan-Based Translation Layer D7VK Officially Expands to Include Direct3D 5 Support
Vulkan‑based translation layer D7VK has released version 1.3, extending support to Direct3D 5 while retaining D3D6 and D3D7 compatibility. The update introduces optional FSAA emulation, refined logging prefixes, and several bug fixes that resolve rendering glitches and texture‑loading issues in classic...
Steam Game People Playground Hit by Malware via the Steam Workshop
People Playground’s Steam Workshop was compromised in early February 2026 when a malicious mod called “FPS++” acted as a worm, deleting user data and spamming workshop items. The malware erased configurations, maps, and stats while preserving playtime, leaving achievements unrecoverable....
Steam Early Access Games Can Now Have a Planned Release Date Listed
Valve has updated Steam Early Access listings to allow developers to display a planned full release date, mirroring the functionality of Coming Soon pages. The change aims to reduce confusion for potential buyers and give studios a clear way to...
Beaver City-Builder Timberborn Confirmed for Launch on March 5
Timberborn, the beaver‑themed city‑builder praised for its innovative mechanics, will exit Early Access on March 5, 2026 with its 1.0 launch. The full release bundles an expanded tutorial, modding improvements, Steam achievements, a new map type, UI refinements, visual upgrades, translation fixes...
Butcher by Day, People Hunter by Night - ZOMBUTCHER Sounds Like a Fun but Gruesome Sim
ZOMBUTCHER is an upcoming indie title that fuses shop‑keeping simulation with stealth‑action horror, casting players as a zombie butcher who sells meat to humans by day and hunts them by night. Set in a grimy Louisiana town, the game features...
Safe In Our World Has a Big Charity Bundle up on Fanatical with some Great Picks
Safe In Our World, a mental‑health charity, has launched its sixth Fanatical charity bundle, offering 22 curated games for a minimum of £17.99. All proceeds from the bundle go directly to the charity, continuing a partnership that has already raised...
JSAUX Announce a Charging-Friendly Steam Deck Travel Case
JSAUX unveiled the Double‑Decker Travel Supply Case for the Steam Deck, a charging‑friendly accessory that houses the console, power bank, charger, and cables in separate, protected layers. The case features silicone ventilation to dissipate heat, a fold‑over screen cover that...
In the Deck-Builder Voraxis You're a Parasite that Eats Through a Living Planet
Voraxis is an indie deck‑builder where players act as a parasite drilling through a living planet. The game uses cards to dictate movement and tile‑eating actions, while gathering "anima" to upgrade the deck during a run. A free demo on...
Steam Beta Fixes Games From Large Libraries on Linux / SteamOS Showing as Not Valid on Current Platform
Valve’s Steam Beta update addresses a lingering Linux issue where Proton games could appear as “Not valid on current platform” for users with extensive libraries. The fix targets both desktop Linux installations and the Steam Deck, ensuring the client correctly recognizes...
Hollow Knight Gets a Patch Adding 21:9 & 16:10 Resolution Support and More
Team Cherry released a new patch for the 2017 metroidvania *Hollow Knight*, adding native 21:9 and 16:10 ultrawide resolution support and pausing the game while inventory menus are open. The update also switches to the Unity Input System for broader...
Check Out the Demo for Wireworks, a Tower Defense Where You Wire up Modules to Make Weapons Dance
Wireworks, an upcoming indie title, reimagines tower‑defense by letting players wire modular weapon blocks to create custom combat logic. A public demo released in late January showcases over 70 items, five unlockable difficulty levels, and a drag‑and‑drop interface that lets...
Zellah Games Revealed the "Next-Gen" Modding-Friendly Skate Style for PC
Zellah Games announced Skate Style, a next‑generation skateboarding title for PC that emphasizes community creativity. The game features physics‑based tricks, an advanced character editor, and full mod support, allowing players to craft custom animations and share replays. Real‑world locations like...
REMOTE CONTROL Looks Like Alien: Isolation if It Was a Retro-Styled Typing Adventure
Remote Control is a forthcoming indie game that blends sci‑fi horror with a retro typing‑adventure interface. Players issue QWERTY commands to guide up to twelve human proxies through a derelict spaceship, where death is permanent and crew members may resist....
PlayStation Publishing Reveal Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla's New Co-Op Action Game
PlayStation Publishing and Guerrilla Games announced Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new cooperative action title set in the Horizon universe and slated for both PS5 and PC. The game adopts a softer, cartoony visual style and supports up to three players...
GeForce NOW Celebrates Six Years with New Games Like Delta Force and PUBG: BLINDSPOT
NVIDIA marked GeForce NOW's six‑year anniversary by unveiling a fresh slate of titles, including PUBG: BLINDSPOT, Delta Force, and several RTX 5080‑ready games. The cloud‑gaming platform also introduced a beta native Linux client, expanding its cross‑platform reach. New releases span Steam, Xbox Game...
GOG Did an AMA and Here's some Highlights - Like How They'll Continue Using Generative AI
GOG, now under new ownership, held a Reddit AMA outlining its future direction. The company confirmed it will continue experimenting with generative AI while emphasizing human oversight. It announced early‑stage efforts to bring Linux support and the Galaxy client to...
Poker Night at the Inventory Returns with a Remaster in March
Poker Night at the Inventory, a 2010 Telltale spin‑off, is returning as a full‑scale remaster from Skunkape Games on March 5, 2026. The original title, which blended characters from Sam & Max, Homestar Runner, Penny Arcade, and Team Fortress 2, vanished from stores in...