Here’s the highest rated Native Linux Steam games from September 2026
Here’s some of the highest-rated Native Linux games released on Steam during September 2026. Helping you to find something interesting to go and play if Native
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AMD Boosting AI/LLM Performance For Radeon iGPUs As Much As 18~23% With Linux 7.4
If you have an AMD Ryzen laptop/desktop and looking to leverage AI/LLM capabilities with the integrated graphics, Linux 7.4 is going to be a real treat especially for lower-end hardware. AMD’s new PerfOpt feature being introduced in Linux 7.4 is set to provide some solid gains as shown in these benchmarks today across different AMD Ryzen/Radeon hardware. ⌘ Read more
NOCL Making Progress As Mesa Gallium/OpenCL Atop NVIDIA CUDA
In development the past year has been the Mesa Gallium3D API implemented atop NVIDIA’s CUDA driver API. Initially named “CLUDA” and now going by “NOCL”, this Mesa code paired with Rusticl is working well for OpenCL atop the NVIDIA proprietary driver as a new compute option… ⌘ Read more
The deeper you go the darker it gets in the roguelike shoot ‘em up Earth Atlantis Abyss
Earth Atlantis Abyss is a shoot ‘em up roguelike about going deeper than is sensible, the dark depths look a bit spooky.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/the-deeper-you-go-the-darker-it-gets-in-the-roguelike-shoot-em-u … ⌘ Read more
Bananas That Don’t Go Brown To Hit Supermarkets Thanks to DNA Editing
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: It is the bane of every fruit bowl: sliced banana that turns brown before it has reached the table. But such woes could soon be a thing of the past, with gene-edited bananas that keep their freshly peeled color now one step closer to reaching British shoppers. According to Tropic, … ⌘ Read more
“Shiva” Being Developed For Mesa Vulkan Drivers, Akin To Gallium3D
Shiva is entering development for Mesa Vulkan drivers as a new framework akin to Gallium3D but for Vulkan drivers rather than OpenGL. It’s going to be some time before the work will come to fruition but should hopefully lead to more code sharing and a better Mesa Vulkan driver development experience in the future… ⌘ Read more
@prologic@twtxt.net Right, sorry!
It’s a video filmed by a person standing on a beach. The hero of this little movie is a guy on a stand-up paddle board: He’s out on the ocean and tries to reach his air mattress, which is floating on the ocean next to him. But it’s a cloudy and windy day, and he can’t quite reach it. So he keeps paddling and paddling, until he almost got it. Then, another gust of wind – the mattress is gone again. But he doesn’t give up! He keeps paddling, almost reaches it – and another gust of wind. This keeps going for quite a while. Eventually, he is so close to his air mattress that he jumps off his board and tries to truly grab the mattress. And he aaaaaaalllllmooooooooost got it! But then, of course, another big gust of wind and the mattress gets pushed far, far away. Probably gone for good. 🥲
Just How Big is the AI Buildout - and How Risky?
A new Brookings Institution study notes the “strikingly physical” economic footprint of AI’s buildout, from specialized chips and electricity to purpose-built data centers. (Two-thirds of a data center’s costs are IT equipment, with one-third going to real estate and its associated power infrastructure.) “At an average of 3.63 percent of GDP per year, the projected buildout would be l … ⌘ Read more
After Dozens of Incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, OpenAI Pauses Model Training to Build More Safeguards
“OpenAI said it has paused training of its latest AI models,” reports the Associated Press, “as reports of AI agents going rogue mount.”
The decision to halt development came just hours after the company disclosed Friday that it was reviewing several incidents from the summ … ⌘ Read more
Hey, folks. Sorry to disappear for the last couple of weeks.
Last weekend, I took the family to Atlanta, GA for a visit to the Georgia Aquarium and the Center for Puppetry Arts, both of which were fantastic (pics forthcoming). Unfortunately, amongst the souvenirs we brought home was the worst sickness my wife and I have had in years, which basically laid us both out until Thursday, and we’ve been recovering since.
On top of it, just before we left, I accidentally broke TwtStrm (my WIP TwtTxt reader), so I didn’t even have a functional way to keep up with the only “social media platform” I actually give a hoot about (nor a functional brain to try and fix it).
As of this morning, though, I’m happy to report that we’re basically all better, and TwtStrm is back to working. I’m actually hoping to get some code written this weekend (and maybe even try to get Parley running), but we’ll see how things go. 🙂
Is Microsoft Quietly Killing Off Its ‘Copilot+ PC’ Brand?
“Copilot+ PCs” were Microsoft’s official branding for Windows 11 “AI PCs” that met their system requirements. But the 2024 launch “didn’t go smoothly,” writes Windows Central, after security researchers discovered its proposed “Recall” feature was woefully insecure:
This pretty much tarnished the Copilot+ PC brand, and over the last two years more and more OEMs h … ⌘ Read more
New FUTEX Syscalls Back To Being Worked On For Helping Valve’s ARM64 Gaming Ambitions
Going back to last year the Igalia open-source consulting firm has been working on enhancing the Linux kernel to help Steam Play gaming on ARM64 and ensuring the FEX emulator is operating efficiently for x86/x86_64 games running on the likes of the Steam Frame. After other kernel work in recent months, there’s finally an updated round of the FUTEX get_robust_list2 and set_robust_list2 system call patches… ⌘ Read more
GDB 18.1 Debugger Brings Better Windows Support
GDB 18.1 is out today as the newest version of the GNU Debugger that works across C/C++, Fortran, Rust, and other languages like Go, Ada, and more… ⌘ Read more
Approaching A 10 Second Linux Kernel Build
The coffee window is closing. Going back many years with the time it’s taken to compile the Linux kernel has been a well known opportunity for a coffee break or even eating a meal during the lengthy Linux kernel build process. Even when the Linux kernel was much smaller than it is today, with the hardware at the time it would often be a very time consuming process… Thus incredible to think that we are now on the horizon of a ten second clean, default kernel build on … ⌘ Read more
AMD Sends Out New Linux Patches Further Enhancing HDMI 2.1 Reliability
Linux 7.4 is going to be the big kernel release where the AMD graphics driver will finally expose HDMI 2.1 by default and comes with features including HDMI FreeSync, VRR, and ALLM. Ahead of that milestone there have been various other last minute tweaks and improvements to its HDMI 2.1 support. Sent out on Thursday was the latest round of AMDGPU DC patches that includes a few more patches for improving the HDMI 2.1 reliability… ⌘ Read more
You know that I’m “Prinzessin Müllabfuhr”, but the English translation isn’t that great.
So, I’m going by “Princess Dumpsterfire” now.

(I’m forced to use this shit at work.)
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail update sounds awesome, and they’re going to test a PvE mode
ARC Raiders is set for the biggest update ever with the Frozen Trail update and just as exciting - they’re going to be testing a PvE mode.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-update-sounds-awesome-and-th … ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports
Ubuntu maker Canonical announced they’re going to be pushing out Linux kernel upgrades more rapidly, due to the increasing amount of security issues.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubuntu-to-get-quicker-linux-kernel-security-updates-due-to-so-many-ai-reports … ⌘ Read more
Hahaha, @david@daiwei.me! Why did the duck go to jail?
echo Zm9yIHNlbGxpbmcgcXVhY2sK | base64 -d
Benchmarking Java Performance Of JDK 8 Through OpenJDK 27
With the recent release of Java/OpenJDK 27 I began some fresh benchmarks in not having looked at the OpenJDK Java performance in a few years. Carried away, I ended up re-testing all the major OpenJDK versions going back to the venerable JDK 8. ⌘ Read more
XBOX lays off hundreds more, Activision takes over Halo and more changes
More big news coming out of Microsoft / XBOX today, with their big reset continuing with hundreds more staff being let go along with studio shuffles.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/xbox-lays-off-hundreds-more-activision-takes-over-halo-and-more-c … ⌘ Read more
KDE developers’ attempts at creating LLM guidelines are not going well
It seems the KDE developers want to allow some use of generative AI / LLMs, as they’re working on a policy of guidelines for it.
Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. ⌘ Read more
As KDE Turns 30, Contributors and Commits are Going Strong
“In a few weeks, KDE will turn 30 years old,” writes core contributor Kevin Ottens, celebrating with some special KDE community data analytics (including a 30-year graph of the number of contributors):
It peaks around 180 on average (and sometimes reaches towards around 200 people) then shrinks again hitting bottom around 110 persons on average in 2017… Si … ⌘ Read more
The most highly rated Steam Deck Verified games for August 2026
Here’s some of the highest-rated Steam Deck Verified games released on Steam during August 2026. Helping you find something great to play on the go!
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The most highly rated Native Linux Steam games for August 2026
Here’s some of the highest-rated Native Linux games released on Steam during August 2026. Helping you find something interesting to go and play.
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KDE To Focus On Next-Gen Styling, Better Documentation & KDE For Enterprise
At the KDE Akademy 2026 conference going on right now in Graze, Austria the three KDE goals for the next two years were unveiled… ⌘ Read more
AI Insiders Issue New Warnings - Including Former Anthropic Engineer Jacob Coxon
Neither OpenAI or Anthropic is acting responsibly, warned AI researcher Jacob Coxon when resigning last week from Anthropic. But just hours earlier, OpenAI VP of Research Aidan Clark had posted “For the first time, I am asking myself if things are moving too fast. I’m honestly not sure, but I am sure that it would be go … ⌘ Read more
Big Break Showcase from Coffee Stain Publishing highlights more games on September 29
Even more indie games are going to be shown off soon in the Big Break Showcase from Coffee Stain Publishing.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/big-break-showcase-from-coffee-stain-publishing-highlights-more-games-on-septem … ⌘ Read more
Get more Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified games in the Fanatical Play on the Go Bundle
New for September is the Fanatical “Build your own Play on the Go BundleFest Edition” bundle, with all games being rated Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/get-more-steam-deck-stea … ⌘ Read more
Reservations Go Live for Valve’s Steam Frame VR Headset. An Experiment in Progress?
Reservations are now live for Valve’s “Steam Frame” VR headset (with its Linux-based SteamOS and an ARM CPU). “It starts at $1,059 for 256GB or $1,299 for 1TB,” reports CNET, “and every purchase includes a copy of Half-Life: Alyx if you don’t already own it.”
Reservations are open through Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. P … ⌘ Read more
@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org Ahh, ohh! Thanks! :D
Both of these scenarios is mindboggling – imagine such a world:
Gastornis species were very large birds that were traditionally thought to have been predators of various smaller mammals, such as ancient, diminutive equids. However, several lines of evidence, including the lack of hooked claws (in known Gastornis footprints), studies of their beak structure and isotopic signatures of their bones, have caused scientists to now consider that these birds were probably herbivorous, feeding on tough plant material and seeds.
If they ever invent a time machine, I wanna go back to the Dinos. 🦕
Removing Drivers For Outdated ARM Platforms Will Lighten The Kernel By ~247k Lines
The Linux kernel is going to see the removal of a number of recently deprecated ARM 32-bit platforms. Following the deprecation in Linux 7.3, removing the old ARM platforms will lighten the kernel by around 55k lines of code. But removing now unused drivers only relevant to those platforms will mean roughly a quarter million lines of code can be removed from the kernel source tree… ⌘ Read more
Bazzite’s September 13 update adds Strix Halo TDP controls, restores desktop TDP controls and brings fixes
The September 13th update for the popular Bazzite Linux is out now, bringing with it some excellent sounding improvements for handheld and desktop gamers.
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When we arrived for the setup, the Düsseldorf youth group was dismantling their camp on the same spot that we had originally booked. But the camp site manager told us that we were the only group on the entire camp site, so we could select any spot, whatever we liked. That was really great, because originally we would have needed to transport all food 150-200 meters from the kitchen to our site. Hence, we just decided to set up in front of the kitchen. We still could just use the entire camp site for games, separate the heavy snorers from the rest, etc.
The only downside was that the sanitary facility was on the other end of the camp site. So, when taking a shower, going to the loo, washing the dishes, we had to always hike over the entire camp site. The kids and their leaders had to do their dishes themselves, this was a tent camp, not a hotel visit after all. Being a member of the kitchen team, we of course took advantage of the dishwashing machines, though. :-) In a traditional tent camp, the kitchen’s dishes are washed by the rotating dish/kitchen service. All children have to participate in that a few times.
On the second to last full day, some camp constructions were built. That spot was another ten minutes hike into the woods. Not sure why the that program wasn’t done right at the beginning but towards the end. That would have been a great playground throughout the camp.

Something felt definitely wrong, I got up much earlier during the camp than when I have to work. Typically, I woke up beween 6 and 7 because I really had to go to the loo. There was almost always somebody already awake from the kitchen teammates or leaders. So, I always decided to not return to bed. When I was the very first one, I turned on the coffee machine and water kettle to the delight of the others and five minutes later, another person arrived at the kitchen. As a bonus, we sometimes got to enjoy the sunrises, like this one: https://lyse.isobeef.org/2026-09-07-morgensonne/
KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta released for testing
The next main release of the KDE Plasma desktop is coming soon, and a first Beta is available for you to check it out and go hunting for bugs.
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Patches Ready For AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 Enabled By Default With Linux 7.4 With FreeSync, VRR & ALLM
Linux 7.4 is now set to reach the elusive milestone of HDMI 2.1 support for the AMDGPU kernel graphics driver. After the HDMI Forum previously rejected HDMI 2.1 for the AMDGPU open-source driver implementation going back years, earlier this year something changed – widely speculated to be with Valve’s involvement – that HDMI 2.1 patches began appearing for the AMDGPU driver. With the upcoming Linux 7.4 cycle, the b … ⌘ Read more
Core Keeper - Riders of the Underground brings rideable mounts on September 21
I’m really going to need to set aside some time to play through lots more of Core Keeper - because they keep rolling out some excellent updates to it.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/core-keeper-riders-of-the-underground-brings-rideable … ⌘ Read more
SteamVR 2.17 arrives - ready to go for the Steam Frame
With a whole lot of new features, improvements and fixes - Valve rolled out SteamVR 2.17 and it’s looking ready for the Steam Frame release.
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git, curl and a web server of some kind.
For the curious, this is fully documented with roleplay Alice/Bob. I was going to test this with @david@daiwei.me but we both got busy, but now I’m on holidays from work for a month so 🤷♂️ 🤣
Castles on wheels (and legs) built for destruction - Wanderburg is explosive fun
Wanderburg released into Early Access today and it’s one I think you’re going to love - with castles on wheels, legs and all sorts.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/castles-on-wheels-and-legs-built-for-destruction-wanderburg-is-explosiv … ⌘ Read more
With a fully destructible simulated world the factory automation game FluxWerks arrives soon
A factory-building automation sim with a destructible world and simulated heat and fluids, FluxWerks sounds like it’s going to stand out in the genre.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/with-a-fully-destructib … ⌘ Read more
Intel’s Dynamic PAMT Appears Ready For Linux 7.4 To Help With TDX Memory Overhead
Intel’s Dynamic PAMT feature looks like it’s finally going to be ready for mainline with Linux 7.4. The Intel Dynamic PAMT is used for helping to reduce memory overhead when making use of Trusted Domain Extensions (TDX) for confidential VMs… ⌘ Read more
Tesla Launches Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Robotaxi In Austin
Tesla has begun offering public rides in Austin in its purpose-built Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals. “You can go outside, take rides,” said Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s VP of AI. “Anyone can take rides. It’s open to the entire public.” Previously, the fleet consisted only of Model Ys.
Texas records show Tesla had register … ⌘ Read more
By industry i assume you both mean IT?
What’s going on in your neck of the woods (planet) 🧐
KDE Plasma 6.8 Lands Dwell Clicker Support To Improve Accessibility On Wayland
In preparations for Plasma 6.8 going Wayland-exclusive in abandoning the X11 session, another feature gap compared to X11 has been addressed… ⌘ Read more
Greg KH Forewarns Of “Rough” Linux 7.3 Kernel Cycle Due To Continued AI Churn
While Linux 7.3-rc1 only released this week and there are another roughly seven weeks to go until the official kernel release, Linux’s second-in-command Greg Kroah-Hartman is already warning that it’s likely to be another “rough” kernel cycle given the ongoing noise caused by AI/LLM with the increase in bug reports and kernel patches… ⌘ Read more
Intel Updates LLM-Scaler-vLLM Build For vLLM 0.26 & Other Improvements
For those looking for the smoothest experience to get vLLM up and running on Intel Arc (Pro) graphics hardware, out today is the newest beta of Intel’s LLM-Scaler-vLLM project for a Docker-based setup of vLLM ready to go on Intel GPUs… ⌘ Read more
I wish I knew
Just give it a go. This stuff is super cheap. All you need is a “pen”, some nibs, ink, and paper. Costs like 20-30 bucks and lasts for several years. The hardest part is finding good paper, really, because most paper these days isn’t made for ink anymore. 🥴


And since social media is always only full of good results, here’s something “shitty”:


These are my first experiments in 2016 – and that’s after having practiced with a graphics tablet on a PC for a couple of weeks. 😅
Monster-collecting RPG Cassette Beasts 2002 set for release in March 2027
One missed from the recent flurry of announcements - the monster collecting RPG Cassette Beasts 2002 is set to release and it’s going to be a good one.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/monster-collecting-rpg-cassette-beasts-2002-set-for-release-i … ⌘ Read more