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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Mining for that one single golden bit in '10 Million Pixels' is going to consume me
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mining-for-that-one-single-golden-bit-in-10-million-pixels-is-going-to-consume-me/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/mining-for-that-one-single-golden-bit-in-10-million-pixels-is-going-to-consume-me/
GamingOnLinux
Mining for that one single golden bit in '10 Million Pixels' is going to consume me
Another interesting upcoming incremental game here for you called 10 Million Pixels, and it's all about hunting for the golden pixel.
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SnekromancY is a clever reinvention of Snake with a survivor-like tower escape style
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/snekromancy-is-a-clever-reinvention-of-snake-with-a-survivor-like-tower-escape-style/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/snekromancy-is-a-clever-reinvention-of-snake-with-a-survivor-like-tower-escape-style/
GamingOnLinux
SnekromancY is a clever reinvention of Snake with a survivor-like tower escape style
SnekromancY mixes three rather different genres together into something I haven't seen before with Snake, Vampire Survivors and Tower Escape.
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Funny co-op climbing game PEAK has a final major update out now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/funny-co-op-climbing-game-peak-has-a-final-major-update-out-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/funny-co-op-climbing-game-peak-has-a-final-major-update-out-now/
GamingOnLinux
Funny co-op climbing game PEAK has a final major update out now
One of the must-play online co-op games, PEAK from Team PEAK / Aggro Crab is officially finished now with the final free major update.
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North returns with a Legacy Edition from Aspyr
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-returns-with-a-legacy-edition-from-aspyr/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-returns-with-a-legacy-edition-from-aspyr/
GamingOnLinux
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North returns with a Legacy Edition from Aspyr
After getting delisted way back in 2019 on PC, Aspyr Media have re-released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition.
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Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT) adds more NVIDIA GPU overclocking options
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/linux-gpu-configuration-and-monitoring-tool-lact-adds-more-nvidia-gpu-overclocking-options/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/linux-gpu-configuration-and-monitoring-tool-lact-adds-more-nvidia-gpu-overclocking-options/
GamingOnLinux
Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT) adds more NVIDIA GPU overclocking options
The Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT) is great for making a lot of GPU tweaks simple, with a new release v0.10.0 adding new options.
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Make every shot count in Perihelion: Rogue Orbit, a space roguelite with EVE-style transversal combat
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/make-every-shot-count-in-perihelion-rogue-orbit-a-space-roguelite-with-eve-style-transversal-combat/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/make-every-shot-count-in-perihelion-rogue-orbit-a-space-roguelite-with-eve-style-transversal-combat/
GamingOnLinux
Make every shot count in Perihelion: Rogue Orbit, a space roguelite with EVE-style transversal combat
Perihelion: Rogue Orbit is a 2D space combat roguelite with a simplistic style, but combat that's quite a challenge due to the movement mechanics.
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Get some awesome indie adventures and some fun short games in two new Humble Bundles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/get-some-awesome-indie-adventures-and-some-fun-short-games-in-two-new-humble-bundles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/get-some-awesome-indie-adventures-and-some-fun-short-games-in-two-new-humble-bundles/
GamingOnLinux
Get some awesome indie adventures and some fun short games in two new Humble Bundles
Humble Bundle recently launched two great new bundles where you can stock up on some Awesome Indie Adventures and a Short Games Showcase. Here's a round-up.
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The developer of the compatibility tool Luxtorpeda is gathering funds for a new build system: https://ko-fi.com/luxtorpeda
Ko-fi
Support d10sfan
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV delayed until December
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/warhammer-40-000-dawn-of-war-iv-delayed-until-december/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/warhammer-40-000-dawn-of-war-iv-delayed-until-december/
GamingOnLinux
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV delayed until December
One game we have to wait a bit longer on is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, which has moved from September to December 3rd.
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Open-source re-implementation of The Elder Scrolls: Arena adds major new features like enemy combat AI
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/open-source-re-implementation-of-the-elder-scrolls-arena-adds-major-new-features-like-enemy-combat-ai/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/open-source-re-implementation-of-the-elder-scrolls-arena-adds-major-new-features-like-enemy-combat-ai/
GamingOnLinux
Open-source re-implementation of The Elder Scrolls: Arena adds major new features like enemy combat AI
OpenTESArena 0.18.0 the open-source re-implementation of The Elder Scrolls: Arena is out now, bringing many gameplay enhancements.
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Cellular roguelike shooter 'Pathogenic' is a body-infecting good time
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/cellular-roguelike-shooter-pathogenic-is-a-body-infecting-good-time/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/cellular-roguelike-shooter-pathogenic-is-a-body-infecting-good-time/
GamingOnLinux
Cellular roguelike shooter 'Pathogenic' is a body-infecting good time
Pathogenic is a top-down roguelike shooter where you control a customizable lone pathogen infecting a human host.
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Make sure your Flatpak is up to date due to security issues
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/make-sure-your-flatpak-is-up-to-date-due-to-security-issues/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/make-sure-your-flatpak-is-up-to-date-due-to-security-issues/
GamingOnLinux
Make sure your Flatpak is up to date due to security issues
Version 1.18.1 and 1.19.0 pre-release rolled out for Flatpak, due to some security issues that were found so it's an essential update for all Linux systems.
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Grand-scale FPS 'WARDOGS' should work on Linux / SteamOS, devs confirm working on Proton support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/grand-scale-fps-wardogs-should-work-on-linux-steamos-devs-confirm-working-on-proton-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/grand-scale-fps-wardogs-should-work-on-linux-steamos-devs-confirm-working-on-proton-support/
GamingOnLinux
Grand-scale FPS 'WARDOGS' should work on Linux / SteamOS, devs confirm working on Proton support
The developers behind the upcoming grand-scale FPS WARDOGS have confirmed they're working to support Proton so it's playable on Linux / SteamOS.
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