ProtonPlus v0.6.0 adds support for Faugus Launcher, improved controller navigation and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/protonplus-v0-6-0-adds-support-for-faugus-launcher-improved-controller-navigation-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/protonplus-v0-6-0-adds-support-for-faugus-launcher-improved-controller-navigation-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
ProtonPlus v0.6.0 adds support for Faugus Launcher, improved controller navigation and more
ProtonPlus v0.6.0 is out improving this fantastic manager for all the different community builds of Proton, with new advanced features and general improvements.
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Devolver Digital plan to go private again
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/devolver-digital-plan-to-go-private-again/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/devolver-digital-plan-to-go-private-again/
GamingOnLinux
Devolver Digital plan to go private again
After going public with shares back in 2021, it seems the heads of Devolver Digital have realised it's not a very good fit for an indie publisher.
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein RealRTCW brings PS2 maps to the Cursed Sands DLC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/return-to-castle-wolfenstein-realrtcw-brings-ps2-maps-to-the-cursed-sands-dlc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/return-to-castle-wolfenstein-realrtcw-brings-ps2-maps-to-the-cursed-sands-dlc/
GamingOnLinux
Return to Castle Wolfenstein RealRTCW brings PS2 maps to the Cursed Sands DLC
Cursed Sands brought over the previously console-exclusive prologue to PC back in May, and now it has expanded to include the PS2 maps as well.
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26 more games join GeForce NOW during August 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/26-more-games-join-geforce-now-during-august-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/26-more-games-join-geforce-now-during-august-2026/
GamingOnLinux
26 more games join GeForce NOW during August 2026
NVIDIA have announced the next set of games coming to their cloud gaming service GeForce NOW for August 2026.
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MARBLE SOULS sounds hilarious bringing souls-likes systems with oldschool marble gameplay
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/marble-souls-sounds-hilarious-bringing-souls-likes-systems-with-oldschool-marble-gameplay/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/marble-souls-sounds-hilarious-bringing-souls-likes-systems-with-oldschool-marble-gameplay/
GamingOnLinux
MARBLE SOULS sounds hilarious bringing souls-likes systems with oldschool marble gameplay
This sounds hilarious actually, bringing together some elements of souls-like with rolling marble gameplay into something I've not seen before.
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Valve emailed about a cyberattack against their shipping partner CEVA Logistics in Europe
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/valve-emailed-about-a-cyberattack-against-their-shipping-partner-ceva-logistics-in-europe/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/valve-emailed-about-a-cyberattack-against-their-shipping-partner-ceva-logistics-in-europe/
GamingOnLinux
Valve emailed about a cyberattack against their shipping partner CEVA Logistics in Europe
If you ordered hardware from Valve in Europe recently, some of your details may have unfortunately been leaked.
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CachyOS gets improved handheld detection in the August release
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/cachyos-gets-improved-handheld-detection-in-the-august-release/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/cachyos-gets-improved-handheld-detection-in-the-august-release/
GamingOnLinux
CachyOS gets improved handheld detection in the August release
CachyOS is one of the most popular Linux distributions and they've released their August release with lots of bug fixes and a few new features.
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Chaotic physics auto battler 'Auto Ball Arena' looks like a funny time
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/chaotic-physics-auto-battler-auto-ball-arena-looks-like-a-funny-time/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/chaotic-physics-auto-battler-auto-ball-arena-looks-like-a-funny-time/
GamingOnLinux
Chaotic physics auto battler 'Auto Ball Arena' looks like a funny time
Auto Ball Arena is an upcoming chaotic physics auto battler where you put together pieces and then watch the fireworks during auto battles.
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Chaotic rocket engine numbers-go-up space roguelite 'Glory On Pluto' has a fresh demo up
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/chaotic-rocket-engine-numbers-go-up-space-roguelite-glory-on-pluto-has-a-fresh-demo-up/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/chaotic-rocket-engine-numbers-go-up-space-roguelite-glory-on-pluto-has-a-fresh-demo-up/
GamingOnLinux
Chaotic rocket engine numbers-go-up space roguelite 'Glory On Pluto' has a fresh demo up
Glory On Pluto is one that completely sucked me in with the initial demo back in May, and the refreshed demo is a good reminder that you need to try it.
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A retro gem returns and rebuilt, Knytt Classic is out now and free
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/a-retro-gem-returns-and-rebuilt-knytt-classic-is-out-now-and-free/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/a-retro-gem-returns-and-rebuilt-knytt-classic-is-out-now-and-free/
GamingOnLinux
A retro gem returns and rebuilt, Knytt Classic is out now and free
Knytt Classic, a fully rebuilt version of the much loved indie platformer is out today completely free on Steam.
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GE-Proton 11-4 brings lots of controller improvements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-4-brings-lots-of-controller-improvements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-4-brings-lots-of-controller-improvements/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 11-4 brings lots of controller improvements
The community maintained compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-4 is out now, and with it there's a whole lot of fixes and improvements for controllers.
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XBOX PC and Game Pass coming to Linux with the 'Xodus' project
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/xbox-pc-and-game-pass-coming-to-linux-with-the-xodus-project/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/xbox-pc-and-game-pass-coming-to-linux-with-the-xodus-project/
GamingOnLinux
XBOX PC and Game Pass coming to Linux with the 'Xodus' project
One big thing missing for Linux right now is support for XBOX PC and Game Pass, but we might not be waiting forever on that thanks to the 'Xodus' project.
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SteamVR Beta 2.17.7 brings improvements to wired headset support on Linux / SteamOS
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamvr-beta-2-17-7-brings-improvements-to-wired-headset-support-on-linux-steamos/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steamvr-beta-2-17-7-brings-improvements-to-wired-headset-support-on-linux-steamos/
GamingOnLinux
SteamVR Beta 2.17.7 brings improvements to wired headset support on Linux / SteamOS
VR on Linux has quite a number of sore spots but it seems Valve do continue to improve it, with the latest SteamVR Beta hopefully making it a lot nicer.
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OptiScaler Client 1.0.6 adds Heroic Games Launcher support, experimental gamepad support, FSR 4.1.1 for older GPUs
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/optiscaler-client-1-0-6-adds-heroic-games-launcher-support-experimental-gamepad-support-fsr-4-1-1-for-older-gpus/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/optiscaler-client-1-0-6-adds-heroic-games-launcher-support-experimental-gamepad-support-fsr-4-1-1-for-older-gpus/
GamingOnLinux
OptiScaler Client 1.0.6 adds Heroic Games Launcher support, experimental gamepad support, FSR 4.1.1 for older GPUs
OptiScaler Client is a modern, high-performance desktop utility designed to simplify the installation, management, and update of the OptiScaler mod.
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Asobi: Remote Play is a new way to play PlayStation games on SteamOS / Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/asobi-remote-play-is-a-new-way-to-play-playstation-games-on-steamos-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/asobi-remote-play-is-a-new-way-to-play-playstation-games-on-steamos-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Asobi: Remote Play is a new way to play PlayStation games on SteamOS / Linux
With testing being done on a SteamOS Steam Deck, Asobi: Remote Play is a new way to play PlayStation games on Linux systems including cloud-streaming.
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Gamble your way out of a contract in the occult roulette roguelite deckbuilder 'Teufelskreis'
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gamble-your-way-out-of-a-contract-in-the-occult-roulette-roguelite-deckbuilder-teufelskreis/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/gamble-your-way-out-of-a-contract-in-the-occult-roulette-roguelite-deckbuilder-teufelskreis/
GamingOnLinux
Gamble your way out of a contract in the occult roulette roguelite deckbuilder 'Teufelskreis'
Teufelskreis is an interesting one that's built on Linux with Godot. An occult roulette roguelike deckbuilder about gambling your way out of job contract.
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The chilled co-op off-roading game 'over the hill' arrives October 14
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-chilled-co-op-off-roading-game-over-the-hill-arrives-october-14/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-chilled-co-op-off-roading-game-over-the-hill-arrives-october-14/
GamingOnLinux
The chilled co-op off-roading game 'over the hill' arrives October 14
Ready for a little off-roading with friends? Funselektor and Strelka Games revealed that over the hill will arrive on October 14th.
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Be more prepared for the Steam Frame with Digiphile's new VR Games Showcase Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/be-more-prepared-for-the-steam-frame-with-digiphiles-new-vr-games-showcase-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/be-more-prepared-for-the-steam-frame-with-digiphiles-new-vr-games-showcase-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Be more prepared for the Steam Frame with Digiphile's new VR Games Showcase Bundle
Build up that collection of VR games ready to sweat your buttocks off when the Steam Frame releases with the Digiphile VR Games Showcase Bundle.
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Bottles game manager v66 brings UMU from Open Wine Components to help run games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bottles-game-manager-v66-brings-umu-from-open-wine-components-to-help-run-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bottles-game-manager-v66-brings-umu-from-open-wine-components-to-help-run-games/
GamingOnLinux
Bottles game manager v66 brings UMU from Open Wine Components to help run games
Bottles v66 has some major changes for this game manager to make the experience a lot nicer, with UMU from Open Wine Components to help run games.
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Globe-trotting choices-matter CRPG 'Travelling At Night' has a demo up
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/globe-trotting-choices-matter-crpg-travelling-at-night-has-a-demo-up/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/globe-trotting-choices-matter-crpg-travelling-at-night-has-a-demo-up/
GamingOnLinux
Globe-trotting choices-matter CRPG 'Travelling At Night' has a demo up
From the creator of Cultist Simulator and Book of Hours comes a globe-trotting choices-matter CRPG, with a demo now up for Travelling At Night.
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Inspired by the Minecraft Redstone system, minimalist puzzler 'Pight' is a real gem
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/inspired-by-the-minecraft-redstone-system-minimalist-puzzler-pight-is-a-real-gem/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/inspired-by-the-minecraft-redstone-system-minimalist-puzzler-pight-is-a-real-gem/
GamingOnLinux
Inspired by the Minecraft Redstone system, minimalist puzzler 'Pight' is a real gem
Minecraft Redstone tends to melt my brain in a frustrating way, but the minimalist puzzle game Pight makes me feel somewhat smart.
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