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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NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming for Linux levels up and leaves Beta
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nvidia-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-for-linux-levels-up-and-leaves-beta/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/nvidia-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-for-linux-levels-up-and-leaves-beta/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming for Linux levels up and leaves Beta
Cloud gaming on Linux levels up officially today with the full release of the NVIDIA GeForce NOW app for Linux after being in Beta since January.
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Typomagical is a typing spell-building bullet heaven that will make you panic
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/typomagical-is-a-spell-building-typing-bullet-heaven-that-will-make-you-panic/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/typomagical-is-a-spell-building-typing-bullet-heaven-that-will-make-you-panic/
GamingOnLinux
Typomagical is a typing spell-building bullet heaven that will make you panic
Blending the very different worlds of typing games with survivor-like bullet heavens, Typomagical will make you sweat as you frantically type spells.
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PAYDAY 2 dropped the Native Linux version so you'll need to use Proton
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/payday-2-dropped-the-native-linux-version-so-youll-need-to-use-proton/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/payday-2-dropped-the-native-linux-version-so-youll-need-to-use-proton/
GamingOnLinux
PAYDAY 2 dropped the Native Linux version so you'll need to use Proton
OVERKILL / Starbreeze Entertainment announced that PAYDAY 2 has dropped support for their Native Linux version with a big update to the game with 64bit support.
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Out in Early Access - Sandustry has you explore, mine and automate in fully destructible pixel worlds
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/out-in-early-access-sandustry-has-you-explore-mine-and-automate-in-fully-destructible-pixel-worlds/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/out-in-early-access-sandustry-has-you-explore-mine-and-automate-in-fully-destructible-pixel-worlds/
GamingOnLinux
Out in Early Access - Sandustry has you explore, mine and automate in fully destructible pixel worlds
Hooded Horse picked another good one to publish here from developer Lantto Games. Sandustry is a factory automation game where every pixel is a resource.
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Epic Games Store will get a Linux version sometime "soon"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/epic-games-store-will-get-a-linux-version-sometime-soon/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/epic-games-store-will-get-a-linux-version-sometime-soon/
GamingOnLinux
Epic Games Store will get a Linux version sometime "soon"
Epic Games recently did an AMA (Ask me anything) in the community Discord server, confirming that a Linux / SteamOS version of the Epic Games Store is coming.
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The "bullet-proof KDE Software initiative" announced, bringing a proper long-term support to KDE Plasma
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-bullet-proof-kde-software-initiative-announced-bringing-a-proper-long-term-support-to-kde-plasma/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-bullet-proof-kde-software-initiative-announced-bringing-a-proper-long-term-support-to-kde-plasma/
GamingOnLinux
The "bullet-proof KDE Software initiative" announced, bringing a proper long-term support to KDE Plasma
Kubuntu Focus, Techpaladin Software, and KDE e.V. together announced the bullet-proof KDE Software initiative with funding for a true KDE Plasma LTS release.
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System Shock VR, High On Life VR and more from the VR Games Showcase
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/system-shock-vr-high-on-life-vr-and-more-from-the-vr-games-showcase/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/system-shock-vr-high-on-life-vr-and-more-from-the-vr-games-showcase/
GamingOnLinux
System Shock VR, High On Life VR and more from the VR Games Showcase
We're getting some fun VR treats that were announced during the recent VR Games Showcase - now I just need Valve to release the damn Steam Frame.
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam arrives on Steam and works on SteamOS / Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hell-let-loose-vietnam-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-steamos-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/hell-let-loose-vietnam-arrives-on-steam-and-works-on-steamos-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam arrives on Steam and works on SteamOS / Linux
The tactical online shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam from Expression Games / Team17 has now officially launched and it does thankfully work on SteamOS / Linux.
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Anti-Cheat Notice (update): Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: Waiting on more reports โก๏ธ ๐ข Works
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: Waiting on more reports โก๏ธ ๐ข 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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