Settlement building co-op action-adventure Necesse 'Rust & Romance' update is a big one
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/settlement-building-co-op-action-adventure-necesse-rust-romance-update-is-a-big-one/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/settlement-building-co-op-action-adventure-necesse-rust-romance-update-is-a-big-one/
GamingOnLinux
Settlement building co-op action-adventure Necesse 'Rust & Romance' update is a big one
Out now is the Rust & Romance free update for Necesse, a game that is necessary to play if you love co-op games that mix completely different genres.
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NVIDIA now supporting the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) as a premier sponsor
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nvidia-now-supporting-the-linux-vendor-firmware-service-lvfs-as-a-premier-sponsor/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nvidia-now-supporting-the-linux-vendor-firmware-service-lvfs-as-a-premier-sponsor/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA now supporting the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) as a premier sponsor
Nice to see the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) continues to grow, with it pulling in NVIDIA as a brand new sponsor.
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Electronic Arts (EA) officially sold off to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner and others
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/electronic-arts-ea-officially-sold-off-to-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-jared-kushner-and-others/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/electronic-arts-ea-officially-sold-off-to-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-jared-kushner-and-others/
GamingOnLinux
Electronic Arts (EA) officially sold off to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner and others
Electronic Arts (EA) announced the big deal has been completed, and the company has now been sold off privately to a group of investors including Saudi Arabia.
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Feed rubber ducks to a bottomless corporate void in Project P.I.T.T. on August 19
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/feed-rubber-ducks-to-a-bottomless-corporate-void-in-project-p-i-t-t-on-august-19/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/feed-rubber-ducks-to-a-bottomless-corporate-void-in-project-p-i-t-t-on-august-19/
GamingOnLinux
Feed rubber ducks to a bottomless corporate void in Project P.I.T.T. on August 19
Throw ducks down a void, unlock helpful contraptions and keep on optimizing in the quirky Project P.I.T.T. with the release date announced for August 19th.
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Mini roguelike citybuilder 'Combolands' from Terra Nil designer launches August 24th
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mini-roguelike-citybuilder-combolands-from-terra-nil-designer-launches-august-24th/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mini-roguelike-citybuilder-combolands-from-terra-nil-designer-launches-august-24th/
GamingOnLinux
Mini roguelike citybuilder 'Combolands' from Terra Nil designer launches August 24th
Combolands is a mini citybuilding roguelike! Place buildings, stack combos, and master deep strategy in short bursts.
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dwproton-11.0-10 released with a fix for Honkai: Star Rail
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/dwproton-11-0-10-released-with-a-fix-for-honkai-star-rail/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/dwproton-11-0-10-released-with-a-fix-for-honkai-star-rail/
GamingOnLinux
dwproton-11.0-10 released with a fix for Honkai: Star Rail
If you want to play various Anime games on Linux like Honkai: Star Rail, dwproton is likely the best one to use with many tweaks to make them playable.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (update): Strikers Club
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed âĄïļ Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: None/Unknown âĄïļ ðĒ Works
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed âĄïļ Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: None/Unknown âĄïļ ðĒ Works
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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Free to play football game Strikers Club adds Easy Anti-Cheat - works on SteamOS / Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/free-to-play-football-game-strikers-club-adds-easy-anti-cheat-works-on-steamos-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/free-to-play-football-game-strikers-club-adds-easy-anti-cheat-works-on-steamos-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Free to play football game Strikers Club adds Easy Anti-Cheat - works on SteamOS / Linux
Strikers Club is a free to play multiplayer football game where everyone controls a single player, and now it has Easy Anti-Cheat.
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Humble Choice for August 2026 brings TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/humble-choice-for-august-2026-brings-tmnt-shredders-revenge-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/humble-choice-for-august-2026-brings-tmnt-shredders-revenge-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Choice for August 2026 brings TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and more
Another rather good month for Humble Choice subscribers, with a fresh set of games for August 2026 bringing some fun experiences.
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod gets a big upgrade ready for the Steam Frame
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/half-life-2-vr-mod-gets-a-big-upgrade-ready-for-the-steam-frame/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/half-life-2-vr-mod-gets-a-big-upgrade-ready-for-the-steam-frame/
GamingOnLinux
Half-Life 2: VR Mod gets a big upgrade ready for the Steam Frame
The community team behind the very highly rated Half-Life 2: VR Mod have pushed out a major upgrade to the game, with it now Steam Frame Verified.
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Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is a satisfying incremental-style tower defense with enemies flowing like waves
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/sir-we-have-an-orc-problem-is-a-satisfying-incremental-style-tower-defense-with-enemies-flowing-like-waves/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/sir-we-have-an-orc-problem-is-a-satisfying-incremental-style-tower-defense-with-enemies-flowing-like-waves/
GamingOnLinux
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is a satisfying incremental-style tower defense with enemies flowing like waves
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem from developer Mumpitz Games released recently, and it is a thoroughly satisfying mixture of incremental-style tower defense.
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Prison Architect devs Introversion Software announce Arise Dark Lord
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/prison-architect-devs-introversion-software-announce-arise-dark-lord/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/prison-architect-devs-introversion-software-announce-arise-dark-lord/
GamingOnLinux
Prison Architect devs Introversion Software announce Arise Dark Lord
Arise Dark Lord is an action-strategy hybrid RTS that blends tower defence, base building and direct control of your Dark Lord avatar.
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Mesa 26.2.0 released with lots of improvements for Linux / SteamOS graphics drivers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mesa-26-2-0-released-with-lots-of-improvements-for-linux-steamos-graphics-drivers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mesa-26-2-0-released-with-lots-of-improvements-for-linux-steamos-graphics-drivers/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 26.2.0 released with lots of improvements for Linux / SteamOS graphics drivers
Mesa 26.2.0 is quite a bumper release bringing a lot of new features across many open source Linux / SteamOS drivers.
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Popular Steam Deck accessory brand JSAUX announced controller-focused brand Voidjoy
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/popular-steam-deck-accessory-brand-jsaux-announced-controller-focused-brand-voidjoy/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/popular-steam-deck-accessory-brand-jsaux-announced-controller-focused-brand-voidjoy/
GamingOnLinux
Popular Steam Deck accessory brand JSAUX announced controller-focused brand Voidjoy
Voidjoy is a new spin-off brand from JSAUX, that plan to bring various types of controllers and addons for existing controllers.
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Nazi Zombies is a free to play take on the classic Call of Duty Zombies mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nazi-zombies-is-a-free-to-play-take-on-the-classic-call-of-duty-zombies-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nazi-zombies-is-a-free-to-play-take-on-the-classic-call-of-duty-zombies-mode/
GamingOnLinux
Nazi Zombies is a free to play take on the classic Call of Duty Zombies mode
Remember the classic Call of Duty Zombies? You may want to take a look at the recent free release of Nazi Zombies.
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Ready up for the Steam Frame with the In Your World VR Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ready-up-for-the-steam-frame-with-the-in-your-world-vr-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ready-up-for-the-steam-frame-with-the-in-your-world-vr-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Ready up for the Steam Frame with the In Your World VR Bundle
Need to grab some VR games ready for the release of the Valve Steam Frame? There's the In Your World VR Humble Bundle live now with some good stuff.
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Blood Dungeon from the Wheel World and Nidhogg dev releases August 25
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/blood-dungeon-from-the-wheel-world-and-nidhogg-dev-releases-august-25/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/blood-dungeon-from-the-wheel-world-and-nidhogg-dev-releases-august-25/
GamingOnLinux
Blood Dungeon from the Wheel World and Nidhogg dev releases August 25
Blood Dungeon is an upcoming action roguelike featuring frenetic, fun, movement-focused gameplay with a rather silly squiggly art style.
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RAM? What RAM? The biggest makers are reportedly now sold out all through 2027
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ram-what-ram-the-biggest-makers-are-reportedly-now-sold-out-all-through-2027/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ram-what-ram-the-biggest-makers-are-reportedly-now-sold-out-all-through-2027/
GamingOnLinux
RAM? What RAM? The biggest makers are reportedly now sold out all through 2027
I hope you don't like RAM or graphics cards or anything like that. Prices are expected to rise again, and stock is expected to vanish through 2027.
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FAKE ME aims to take on MECCHA CHAMELEON where you remodel yourself to hide
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/fake-me-aims-to-take-on-meccha-chameleon-where-you-remodel-yourself-to-hide/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/fake-me-aims-to-take-on-meccha-chameleon-where-you-remodel-yourself-to-hide/
GamingOnLinux
FAKE ME aims to take on MECCHA CHAMELEON where you remodel yourself to hide
MECCHA CHAMELEON took Steam by storm recently with the paint-yourself hide and seek idea, and now FAKE ME is attempting to cash in on that with remodelling.
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GOG have a great sale on shooters going on
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gog-have-a-great-sale-on-shooters-going-on/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gog-have-a-great-sale-on-shooters-going-on/
GamingOnLinux
GOG have a great sale on shooters going on
Love shooters and DRM-free gaming? GOG have a big sale on action shooters with some really good deals going.
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The No More Robots Humble Bundle is a great deal with Let's Build a Zoo, Yes, Your Grace and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-no-more-robots-humble-bundle-is-a-great-deal-with-lets-build-a-zoo-yes-your-grace-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-no-more-robots-humble-bundle-is-a-great-deal-with-lets-build-a-zoo-yes-your-grace-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
The No More Robots Humble Bundle is a great deal with Let's Build a Zoo, Yes, Your Grace and more
Another really good chance for you to build up your collection of quality indie games in the No More Robots Humble Bundle.
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