Portal 2: Community Edition arrives in Beta on April 17
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-arrives-in-beta-on-april-17/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/portal-2-community-edition-arrives-in-beta-on-april-17/
GamingOnLinux
Portal 2: Community Edition arrives in Beta on April 17
The Portal 2 modding scene is about to explode with the upcoming Beta release of Portal 2: Community Edition, giving you some big new tools.
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Dome Keeper free multiplayer update and Lost Keepers DLC have launched
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dome-keeper-free-multiplayer-update-and-lost-keepers-dlc-have-launched/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/dome-keeper-free-multiplayer-update-and-lost-keepers-dlc-have-launched/
GamingOnLinux
Dome Keeper free multiplayer update and Lost Keepers DLC have launched
The excellent Dome Keeper now has multiplayer, and there's a new content DLC available that brings The Infiltrator and The Beastmaster characters.
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SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta brings fixes for security issues, trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-8-2-beta-brings-fixes-for-security-issues-trackpad-on-legion-go-and-borderlands-2/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-8-2-beta-brings-fixes-for-security-issues-trackpad-on-legion-go-and-borderlands-2/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta brings fixes for security issues, trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
We're hopefully closing in on the next big stable update for SteamOS, with Valve releasing SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta.
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SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamvr-beta-2-16-3-brings-linux-fixes-for-vrlink/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamvr-beta-2-16-3-brings-linux-fixes-for-vrlink/
GamingOnLinux
SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink
Seems SteamVR for Linux really is getting some more attention recently, after a number of fixes in the previous Beta we have a few more here.
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No Man's Sky channels a little Pokemon with the Xeno Arena update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/no-mans-sky-channels-a-little-pokemon-with-the-xeno-arena-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/no-mans-sky-channels-a-little-pokemon-with-the-xeno-arena-update/
GamingOnLinux
No Man's Sky channels a little Pokemon with the Xeno Arena update
No Man's Sky is steadily turning into the everything game isn't it? Hello Games have released another big upgrade for it recently adding creature battling.
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Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sentinel-is-an-achievement-watcher-for-non-steam-games-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sentinel-is-an-achievement-watcher-for-non-steam-games-on-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Love achievement hunting but play games outside of Steam on Linux? Sounds like Sentinel is an open source tool you'll want to see.
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Various Warhammer Classics arrive on Steam along with some returning upgraded games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/various-warhammer-classics-arrive-on-steam-along-with-some-returning-upgraded-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/various-warhammer-classics-arrive-on-steam-along-with-some-returning-upgraded-games/
GamingOnLinux
Various Warhammer Classics arrive on Steam along with some returning upgraded games
Games Workshop announced that a bunch of Warhammer Classics have arrived on Steam. Some brand new to Steam, others returning with some upgrades.
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Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is up on Kickstarter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-is-up-on-kickstarter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-is-up-on-kickstarter/
GamingOnLinux
Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is up on Kickstarter
After releasing the Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged back in 2024, developer Revolution are preparing Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
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X.Org X server and Xwayland security advisory released for multiple issues
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/x-org-x-server-and-xwayland-security-advisory-released-for-multiple-issues/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/x-org-x-server-and-xwayland-security-advisory-released-for-multiple-issues/
GamingOnLinux
X.Org X server and Xwayland security advisory released for multiple issues
Time to get ready to run some system upgrades, as the X.Org X server and Xwayland developers have released a security advisory due to multiple issues.
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The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-secrets-update-for-necesse-includes-collabs-with-palworld-rimworld-core-keeper-and-valheim/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-secrets-update-for-necesse-includes-collabs-with-palworld-rimworld-core-keeper-and-valheim/
GamingOnLinux
The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
Necesse blends a bit of many genres and now many collabs all in one in the Secrets update that's out now.
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New US Congress bill proposal requires all operating system providers to verify ages
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/new-us-congress-bill-proposal-requires-all-operating-system-providers-to-verify-ages/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/new-us-congress-bill-proposal-requires-all-operating-system-providers-to-verify-ages/
GamingOnLinux
New US Congress bill proposal requires all operating system providers to verify ages
We've covered here before on individual US states setting up their own age verification laws, and now a new US Congress bill has been proposed for it.
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Only 2 years after release Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/only-2-years-after-release-star-trek-resurgence-is-being-delisted/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/only-2-years-after-release-star-trek-resurgence-is-being-delisted/
GamingOnLinux
Only 2 years after release Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted
Dramatic Labs / Bruner House have abruptly announced that Star Trek: Resurgence from 2024 is already being delisted.
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SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-7-21-released-to-stable-with-security-and-stability-updates/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/steamos-3-7-21-released-to-stable-with-security-and-stability-updates/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates
While Valve are working to get SteamOS 3.8 Beta into stable with lots of big changes, a small SteamOS stable update has been released.
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Designer of Terra Nil reveals Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/designer-of-terra-nil-reveals-combolands-a-deckbuilder-where-cards-are-buildings-and-the-map-is-your-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/designer-of-terra-nil-reveals-combolands-a-deckbuilder-where-cards-are-buildings-and-the-map-is-your-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Designer of Terra Nil reveals Combolands, a deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck
Based on a hit prototype game Tiny Towns that had over 100K views on itch.io, Combolands is a deckbuilder where cards are buildings and the map is your deck.
Book of Travels from Might and Delight goes offline in July but you'll still be able to play alone
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/book-of-travels-from-might-and-delight-goes-offline-in-july-but-youll-still-be-able-to-play-alone/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/book-of-travels-from-might-and-delight-goes-offline-in-july-but-youll-still-be-able-to-play-alone/
GamingOnLinux
Book of Travels from Might and Delight goes offline in July but you'll still be able to play alone
Book of Travels had an interesting idea as a slower, more exploration focused online RPG that didn't hold your hand but it never really took off.
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After years in development v8 of the factory management RTS Mindustry is out
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/after-years-in-development-v8-of-the-factory-management-rts-mindustry-is-out/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/after-years-in-development-v8-of-the-factory-management-rts-mindustry-is-out/
GamingOnLinux
After years in development v8 of the factory management RTS Mindustry is out
Mindustry is a free and open source open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements, with a major new update finally out.
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Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15.2 brings critical security updates
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/luanti-formerly-minetest-v5-15-2-brings-critical-security-updates/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/luanti-formerly-minetest-v5-15-2-brings-critical-security-updates/
GamingOnLinux
Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15.2 brings critical security updates
Luanti (formerly Minetest) is the popular free and open source voxel game engine powering some really fun experiences and a critical update is out now.
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TRX the open source re-implementation of Tomb Raider is making progress on Tomb Raider 3
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/trx-the-open-source-re-implementation-of-tomb-raider-is-making-progress-on-tomb-raider-3/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/trx-the-open-source-re-implementation-of-tomb-raider-is-making-progress-on-tomb-raider-3/
GamingOnLinux
TRX the open source re-implementation of Tomb Raider is making progress on Tomb Raider 3
With the classic Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 fully playable with the open source re-implementation TRX, the team makes impressive progress with the third.
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Road to Vostok is an incredibly impressive solo-developed hardcore survival shooter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/road-to-vostok-is-an-incredibly-impressive-solo-developed-hardcore-survival-shooter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/road-to-vostok-is-an-incredibly-impressive-solo-developed-hardcore-survival-shooter/
GamingOnLinux
Road to Vostok is an incredibly impressive solo-developed hardcore survival shooter
What looks like one of the most impressive games ever made with Godot Engine, the solo-developed hardcore Road to Vostok has entered Early Access.
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US operating system age verification bill "Parents Decide Act" gets published
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/us-operating-system-age-verification-bill-parents-decide-act-gets-published/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/us-operating-system-age-verification-bill-parents-decide-act-gets-published/
GamingOnLinux
US operating system age verification bill "Parents Decide Act" gets published
The US-wide operating system age verification bill we covered recently, the Parents Decide Act, now actually has the bill published to read.
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SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) ban AI / LLM code contributions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sdl-simple-directmedia-layer-ban-ai-llm-code-contributions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sdl-simple-directmedia-layer-ban-ai-llm-code-contributions/
GamingOnLinux
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) ban AI / LLM code contributions
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer), the incredibly popular cross-platform development library, has formally banned all AI code contributions.
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