SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support
Valve just released SteamOS 3.9.5 as stable for all users across all supported systems, bringing with it many exciting enhancements for Linux gaming.
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Be ready for spooky season with new games from Fanatical’s Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026)
Fanatical have launched their Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026), another good chance to save some monies and get new games.
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Factorio 2.1 is out now with the native ARM64 Linux build to run on Steam Frame, Raspberry Pi and more
That day is here! Factorio 2.1 stable has arrived as a big clean-up release along with new platform support with their Native Linux version.
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Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition pulled from sale due to mass complaints
Oh dear, oh dear. Generative AI strikes again? The recently released Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition was pulled down after mass complaints.
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Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI
Oh Epic Games, what have you become? An AI shell of your former self. Please make it all stop.
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GameMaker announce their next-gen runtime GMRT will be free for commercial use
GameMaker continue advancing their new next-generation runtime for developers, and they’ve had a nice announcement today that will save devs some monies.
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Check out ‘Clicky Islands’, a unique blend of incremental and city-builders
You might lose quite a few hours to this one! Clicky Islands from Karrot Games and Pocketpair Publishing has a fun genre mixture.
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Fanatical’s Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026) has some top hits for cheaps
With multiple games new to bundles here, Fanatical have launched the Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026).
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METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux next-gen update are out now
The brand new next-gen updates are now available free for both METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux - here’s everything that’s new and improved.
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Legacy Games store is closing down
After being around in some form since the 90s, the time is officially up for Legacy Games as they’re set to close down.
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Steam Client Beta - October 22nd revamps Remote Play HDR support
Valve just released another upgrade with the Steam Client Beta - October 22nd update bringing overhauled Remote Play HDR support.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners update brings improved modding, better HDR, new content and more
CD PROJEKT RED have released another major free update for Cyberpunk 2077 adding new content from the Anime, along with other tech upgrades.
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Another set of 15 demos to try in Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition
Another chance for you to find your next favourite, with our second set of demo highlights from Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has an exciting new gameplay overview trailer
We’ve got another close look at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV ahead of the December release, with an impressive new trailer.
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Serious Sam: The Third Encounter gets teased by Croteam and Devolver Digital
Back for another helping of ridiculous action, Croteam and Devolver Digital have revealed Serious Sam: The Third Encounter.
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Epic Games Launcher Preview is slowly becoming actually usable on Linux
Epic Games recently announced a new in-development preview of the Epic Games Launcher, which has Linux support and recent updates have made it not so crap.
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SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta brings updates for security, hibernation and regression fixes
Valve released a fresh SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta to fix up some annoying issues, along with a security update.
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Steam Client update fixes Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab, and a security update
An annoying bug I’ve run into a few times recently has been solved - Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab should be fixed with this new Steam Client update.
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SteamVR 2.18 brings Linux fixes, Steam Frame improvements, new Aurora environment
Valve just released the latest stable SteamVR 2.18 update, bringing with it an assortment of fixes for all supported platforms including Steam Frame.
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Electronic Arts (EA) to shut down BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect
After Electronic Arts (EA) was sold off, the inevitable has happened - they’re doing some restructuring and cutting jobs.
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Stellaris: Willpower expansion set for launch on November 23
Launching alongside another free update version 4.6 ‘Corona Borealis’, the Stellaris: Willpower expansion arrives November 23rd.
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Combolands will take away all your free time
Combolands blends together Balatro-styled score mechanics with a mini city-builder, that has you chasing scores and placing down tiles. It’s delicious.
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HEADCUTTER is a real juicy looking upcoming shooter
HEADCUTTER is an upcoming sci-fi spaghetti western FPS with brutal combat, destructible environments, and lots of gore.
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THE FINALS gets a huge update with enhanced destruction and a free for all mode
One of the few competitive online first-person shooters that works on SteamOS / Linux, THE FINALS just had a massive upgrade.
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OpenXR gets a cross-platform Spatial Windowing API
Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality under the OpenXR umbrella continues levelling up, with a new Spatial Windowing API that sounds exciting.
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RTS game Theatre of War: Rearmed set for release on December 9
Bringing together all the classic Theatre of War RTS games into one upgraded package, Theatre of War: Rearmed set for release on December 9th.
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Here’s another 15 demos worth checking out in Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition
With the increasing amount of slop on Steam, you may need just a bit of help to sift through it to find something special to play.
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Play with friends with the Social Multiplayer Games Collection from Digiphile
Digiphile (former Humble Bundler staff) just launched their new Social Multiplayer Games Collection.
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Get more fun VR games in the Flat2VR Humble Bundle
In the need for more good VR experiences? Got you covered here with our round-up of the brand new Flat2VR Humble Bundle.
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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 expands support to older Desktops, Laptops, Handhelds, Consoles and Vulkan
Many asked for this and AMD have finally delivered - today they announced AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 support has expanded to older hardware.
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Here’s the highlights from the recent 2026 Out of Bounds Showcase
Entalto Publishing recently held the second edition of its Out of Bounds Showcase, highlighting 16 indie games from developers around the world.
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HEAT: Pedal to the Metal by Days of Wonder is getting an official video game adaptation
Play your cards strategically and push your engine to the limit in HEAT: Pedal to the Metal, an official digital adaptation of the award-winning board game.
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Unforgiving cave-exploration survival simulator Casualties: Unknown arrives November 9
Casualties: Unknown is a game for people who love a tough challenge, with simulated limb and cardiovascular systems.
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Score touchdowns and win it all in the retro-inspired, side-scrolling Classic American Football
Classic American Football is an upcoming sports game from IsoTyger Studios, bringing back some retro fun in a neat looking package.
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Helldivers 2 switches over from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat
While it’s still unavailable in the UK along with some other Sony published games, Arrowhead have moved Helldivers 2 over to Easy Anti-Cheat.
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Time-looping claymation puzzle-platformer UvsU: You vs You launches in January 2027
Claymation is something I love to see more of and we’re getting a fun looking treat here with the upcoming puzzle-platformer UvsU: You vs You.
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Dark first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR looks awesome, arrives November 9
DREADMOOR is probably one of the most interesting looking fishing games ever - with a dark post-apocalyptic world.
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GE-Proton 11-11 released to fix more issues with Windows games on SteamOS / Linux
As is tradition, a new release of GE-Proton came with issues and so another hotfix is out with GE-Proton 11-11.
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Intel submits code to Proton to improve XeSS to use the fast upscaler XMX
Looks like Proton with Intel XeSS is set for some improvements, with Intel submitting code directly to Valve.
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Steam Next Fest Oct 2026 is live with thousands of demos
Steam Next Fest Oct 2026 has arrived and with it - there’s multiple thousands of demos included.
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Trailblazers: Into the March shows off its unique blend of walking colony sim in a new demo
Trailblazers: Into the March is high up on my wishlist for the unique premise, with you building up a little colony on a walking landship.
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Crusader Kings III: Silk & Silver expansion arrives November 19
Paradox Interactive just announced a major expansion with Crusader Kings III: Silk & Silver now set to arrive on November 19th.
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Try the demo for The Mystery of Oak Island, a point and click mystery thriller from Visionaire Studio
The Mystery of Oak Island is a passion project from Visionaire Studio, who make the popular point and click game engine.
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Dungeonbound is a unique dungeon crawler blending in auto-battlers, incrementals and inventory management
Dungeonbound is an upcoming first-person auto-battler dungeon crawler with some fun ideas and a mixture of modes that change how you play.
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Take on big oil and pirates as a lonely wind turbine in Spin Tide
Indie developers just keep coming up with absolute gems. Spin Tide is another survivor-like but it’s the style and animations that hooked me in.
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Get some great Double Fine and Serenity Forge games across two new bundles
Ready to fill up on some more games? The Double Fine Publisher Humble Bundle and Serenity Forge Emotional Impact Humble Bundle have some great stuff included.
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Enshrouded 1.0 rolls out and now it’s Steam Deck Verified
Enshrouded is a solo and co-op survival action RPG where your freedom and creativity come first - with a big 1.0 release out now.
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Hot Wax is an inventive new take on classic falling block puzzlers
Move over Tetris, it’s time for some Hot Wax - an inventive new take on classic falling block puzzlers.
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Proton-CachyOS 11.0-20261014, DWProton 11.0-15 and GE-Proton 11-10 released
A triple helping of community Proton builds to report on for you today with Proton-CachyOS 11.0-20261014, DWProton 11.0-15 and GE-Proton 11-10 released.
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Linux kernel 7.3 is out with some nice improvements for gaming
Linux kernel 7.3 has officially been released, bringing with it plenty of improvements for Linux gaming.
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