New Guide: How to get SteamOS to always boot into Desktop Mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-get-steamos-to-always-boot-into-desktop-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-get-steamos-to-always-boot-into-desktop-mode/
GamingOnLinux
How to get SteamOS to always boot into Desktop Mode
If you want your SteamOS Linux machine like the Steam Deck or Steam Machine to automatically boot into Desktop Mode - that is actually possible.
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Mount & Blade meets Total War in the upcoming pixel-art Sword & Banner
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mount-blade-meets-total-war-in-the-upcoming-pixel-art-sword-banner/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mount-blade-meets-total-war-in-the-upcoming-pixel-art-sword-banner/
GamingOnLinux
Mount & Blade meets Total War in the upcoming pixel-art Sword & Banner
Sword & Banner captured my eye recently as a pixel-art game that's Mount & Blade meets Total War and the gameplay looks like a lot of fun.
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MXGP 26 revealed with a new gameplay trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mxgp-26-revealed-with-a-new-gameplay-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mxgp-26-revealed-with-a-new-gameplay-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
MXGP 26 revealed with a new gameplay trailer
A fresh start for the motorcycle racing series, MXGP 26 has been revealed and there's a trailer to go along with it.
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Harebrained Schemes' new survival horror RPG 'GRAFT' gets a story trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/harebrained-schemes-new-survival-horror-rpg-graft-gets-a-story-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/harebrained-schemes-new-survival-horror-rpg-graft-gets-a-story-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
Harebrained Schemes' new survival horror RPG 'GRAFT' gets a story trailer
Harebrained Schemes are working towards release on their next game following their split from Paradox Interactive, with the survival horror RPG 'GRAFT'.
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Just a reminder, we love RSS feeds! You can find ours here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/rss/
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Fresh stable Steam update out with updates for Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Remote Play and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/fresh-stable-steam-update-out-with-updates-for-steam-machine-steam-controller-remote-play-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/fresh-stable-steam-update-out-with-updates-for-steam-machine-steam-controller-remote-play-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Fresh stable Steam update out with updates for Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Remote Play and more
Valve just launched the latest main Steam Client stable update for all supported platforms bringing fixes for Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Remote Play.
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dbrand reveal their Steam Machine skins including a few Valve inspired looks
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/dbrand-reveal-their-steam-machine-skins-including-a-few-valve-inspired-looks/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/dbrand-reveal-their-steam-machine-skins-including-a-few-valve-inspired-looks/
GamingOnLinux
dbrand reveal their Steam Machine skins including a few Valve inspired looks
While the dbrand Steam Machine Portal case is officially dead, they've just announced a bunch of Steam Machine skins with some Valve inspired designs.
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The original Darkest Dungeon is set for a new DLC over 10 years after release
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-original-darkest-dungeon-is-set-for-a-new-dlc-over-10-years-after-release/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-original-darkest-dungeon-is-set-for-a-new-dlc-over-10-years-after-release/
GamingOnLinux
The original Darkest Dungeon is set for a new DLC over 10 years after release
Not many developers will go back to their classics, but Red Hook Studios are giving the original Darkest Dungeon a brand new DLC soon.
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Sanctuary: Shattered Sun could be an interesting Supreme Commander spiritual successor
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/sanctuary-shattered-sun-could-be-an-interesting-supreme-commander-spiritual-successor/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/sanctuary-shattered-sun-could-be-an-interesting-supreme-commander-spiritual-successor/
GamingOnLinux
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun could be an interesting Supreme Commander spiritual successor
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is an upcoming massive-scale real-time strategy game, made in the spirit of classics like Supreme Commander.
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Proton-CachyOS adds support for vkd3d-low-latency, upgrades d7vk and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-cachyos-adds-support-for-vkd3d-low-latency-upgrades-d7vk-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-cachyos-adds-support-for-vkd3d-low-latency-upgrades-d7vk-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Proton-CachyOS adds support for vkd3d-low-latency, upgrades d7vk and more
The Proton-CachyOS compatibility tool for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux has a new release out adding support for vkd3d-low-latency.
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Keep an eye on IVOR if you love retro-FPS action with a Norse-inspired world
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/keep-an-eye-on-ivor-if-you-love-retro-fps-action-with-a-norse-inspired-world/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/keep-an-eye-on-ivor-if-you-love-retro-fps-action-with-a-norse-inspired-world/
GamingOnLinux
Keep an eye on IVOR if you love retro-FPS action with a Norse-inspired world
IVOR is a recent discovery as a fan of retro-styled first-person shooters, and it looks like it could be a good one, especially if you like a Norse setting.
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Valve give Steam Wishlist and Steam Gifts a needed major upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-give-steam-wishlist-and-steam-gifts-a-needed-major-upgrade/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-give-steam-wishlist-and-steam-gifts-a-needed-major-upgrade/
GamingOnLinux
Valve give Steam Wishlist and Steam Gifts a major needed upgrade
Valve just upgraded the Steam Wishlist and Steam Gifts system - to bring new features and they sound like truly major upgrades.
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KONAMI detail more platform specifications for METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/konami-detail-more-platform-specifications-for-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/konami-detail-more-platform-specifications-for-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2/
GamingOnLinux
KONAMI detail more platform specifications for METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 from KONAMI arrives on August 27th, and they've now given a bit more detail on what you'll need for it.
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Yet Another Zombie Survivors 1.0 release announced for August
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/yet-another-zombie-survivors-1-0-release-announced-for-august/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/yet-another-zombie-survivors-1-0-release-announced-for-august/
GamingOnLinux
Yet Another Zombie Survivors 1.0 release announced for August
On August 20th, the excellent Yet Another Zombie Survivors 1.0 finally launches - we have a new trailer and new details of what to expect from it.
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Get some great point and click adventures, and digital board games in two new Humble Bundles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/get-some-great-point-and-click-adventures-and-digital-board-games-in-two-new-humble-bundles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/get-some-great-point-and-click-adventures-and-digital-board-games-in-two-new-humble-bundles/
GamingOnLinux
Get some great point and click adventures, and digital board games in two new Humble Bundles
If you need some more games as we come close to the weekend, and perhaps for the Summer holidays - two fresh Humble Bundles are live with plenty of choices.
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Steam Machine with SteamOS Linux - initial thoughts
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/steam-machine-with-steamos-linux-initial-thoughts/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/steam-machine-with-steamos-linux-initial-thoughts/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Machine with SteamOS Linux - initial thoughts
Good news everyone, I now have a Steam Machine in the GamingOnLinux house and I have some initial thoughts.
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 set to arrive August 25
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-set-to-arrive-august-25/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-set-to-arrive-august-25/
GamingOnLinux
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 set to arrive August 25
Some explosive co-op action is coming our way, with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 getting an August 25th release date announced today.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): hololive Dreams
Anti-Cheat Used: Unknown
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Unknown
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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Valve puts up a Proton 11.0-2 Release Candidate for testing
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-puts-up-a-proton-11-0-2-release-candidate-for-testing/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-puts-up-a-proton-11-0-2-release-candidate-for-testing/
GamingOnLinux
Valve puts up a Proton 11.0-2 Release Candidate for testing
Valve have put up a Release Candidate to test the upcoming Proton 11.0-2 update, to fix up more issues found with Windows games on SteamOS / Linux.
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Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 brings changes for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valves-steamworks-sdk-v1-65-brings-changes-for-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valves-steamworks-sdk-v1-65-brings-changes-for-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Valve's Steamworks SDK v1.65 brings changes for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck
Valve have updated the Steamworks SDK for games to integrate Steam features - overhauling checks for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck and more.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): MARVEL TΕkon: Fighting Souls
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status: π₯ Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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