runz is a top-down roguelite arena shooter where every bullet in your magazine matters
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/runz-is-a-top-down-roguelite-arena-shooter-where-every-bullet-in-your-magazine-matters/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/runz-is-a-top-down-roguelite-arena-shooter-where-every-bullet-in-your-magazine-matters/
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runz is a top-down roguelite arena shooter where every bullet in your magazine matters
Available with a demo now, runz is a top-down twin-stick shooter in the spirit of Brotato and others similar, but with a twist where your build is your gun mag.
Design and customize your own space platform in the auto-battler NebulArena
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/design-and-customize-your-own-space-platform-in-the-auto-battler-nebularena/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/design-and-customize-your-own-space-platform-in-the-auto-battler-nebularena/
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Design and customize your own space platform in the auto-battler NebulArena
Another demo worth checking out if you like autobattlers, NebulArena has you build up a space platform and watch the chaos.
Cardsharp has you play Blackjack in a dark room where you might lose a finger
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cardsharp-has-you-play-blackjack-in-a-dark-room-where-you-might-lose-a-finger/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cardsharp-has-you-play-blackjack-in-a-dark-room-where-you-might-lose-a-finger/
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Cardsharp has you play Blackjack in a dark room where you might lose a finger
A demo for Cardsharp is available for you to try it early. Think Blackjack, except your five fingers are your health bar.
ScummVM 2026.4 brings nearly 200 newly supported retro games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/scummvm-2026-4-brings-nearly-200-newly-supported-retro-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/scummvm-2026-4-brings-nearly-200-newly-supported-retro-games/
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ScummVM 2026.4 brings nearly 200 newly supported retro games
ScummVM 2026.4.0 has released, bringing with it support for nearly 200 more retro games across 12 different game engines.
SEEDS - Echoes Beneath the Sands is an upcoming survival game about terraforming and restoring life
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/seeds-echoes-beneath-the-sands-is-an-upcoming-survival-game-about-terraforming-and-restoring-life/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/seeds-echoes-beneath-the-sands-is-an-upcoming-survival-game-about-terraforming-and-restoring-life/
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SEEDS - Echoes Beneath the Sands is an upcoming survival game about terraforming and restoring life
Developer Against All Odds revealed SEEDS - Echoes Beneath the Sands, a very interesting sounding sandbox survival game about terraforming and creating life.
Pimax to improve Linux VR support, announces Crystal Pro headset and their own Steam Machine
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pimax-to-improve-linux-vr-support-announces-crystal-pro-headset-and-their-own-steam-machine/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pimax-to-improve-linux-vr-support-announces-crystal-pro-headset-and-their-own-steam-machine/
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Pimax to improve Linux VR support, announces Crystal Pro headset and their own Steam Machine
Pimax recently revealed a new high-end VR kit, along with their own version of a Steam Machine, and they plan better Linux support overall.
New Guide: What Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame and SteamOS verified ratings mean
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/what-steam-deck-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steamos-verified-ratings-mean/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/what-steam-deck-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steamos-verified-ratings-mean/
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What Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame and SteamOS verified ratings mean
Confused by all the different compatibility ratings across Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame and SteamOS? Here's a clear explainer for them in one place.
ICYMI: Humble Choice for October 2026 has Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/humble-choice-for-october-2026-has-like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/humble-choice-for-october-2026-has-like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-and-more/
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Humble Choice for October 2026 has Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and more
A fresh Humble Choice Bundle for October 2026 has arrived and it's a really good set of games overall for this month to claim.
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Bazzite Linux update for October 12 brings many more bug fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bazzite-linux-update-for-october-12-brings-many-more-bug-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bazzite-linux-update-for-october-12-brings-many-more-bug-fixes/
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Bazzite Linux update for October 12 brings many more bug fixes
The next smaller release of Bazzite Linux is out now, bringing with it bug fixes for various handhelds and more improvements.
Proton Experimental gets updated to fix a prefix corruption bug and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-experimental-gets-updated-to-fix-a-prefix-corruption-bug-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-experimental-gets-updated-to-fix-a-prefix-corruption-bug-and-more/
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Proton Experimental gets updated to fix a prefix corruption bug and more
A smaller update to Proton Experimental landed for October 12th, but one of the fixes is quite a major one (although a rare issue).
RimWorld switching from Unity to their own Waylith Engine and a new game was teased
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/rimworld-switching-from-unity-to-their-own-waylith-engine-and-a-new-game-was-teased/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/rimworld-switching-from-unity-to-their-own-waylith-engine-and-a-new-game-was-teased/
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RimWorld switching from Unity to their own Waylith Engine and a new game was teased
Ludeon Studios announced a major change the the popular game RimWorld, as they're moving away from Unity to their own game engine - and a new game is coming.
Hytale Chapter I: Out of the Breach has arrived as a massive update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/hytale-chapter-i-out-of-the-breach-has-arrived-as-a-massive-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/hytale-chapter-i-out-of-the-breach-has-arrived-as-a-massive-update/
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Hytale Chapter I: Out of the Breach has arrived as a massive update
Hytale Chapter I: Out of the Breach is out now bringing with it a lot of new content, along with a whole new ability system.
Pick up more games in the Cozy After Dark Showcase Humble Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pick-up-more-games-in-the-cozy-after-dark-showcase-humble-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pick-up-more-games-in-the-cozy-after-dark-showcase-humble-bundle/
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Pick up more games in the Cozy After Dark Showcase Humble Bundle
More cheap games to add to your collection? Yes! The Cozy After Dark Showcase Humble Bundle is live with 10 games available in it.
One More Flight is an upcoming psychological horror set aboard a doomed flight trapped in a time loop
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/one-more-flight-is-an-upcoming-psychological-horror-set-aboard-a-doomed-flight-trapped-in-a-time-loop/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/one-more-flight-is-an-upcoming-psychological-horror-set-aboard-a-doomed-flight-trapped-in-a-time-loop/
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One More Flight is an upcoming psychological horror set aboard a doomed flight trapped in a time loop
This looks like it could be an interesting on. A psychological horror game set aboard a doomed flight trapped in a relentless time loop.
Clean up a bloody aftermath to grow a terribly weird garden in Goreticulture
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/clean-up-a-bloody-aftermath-to-grow-a-terribly-weird-garden-in-goreticulture/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/clean-up-a-bloody-aftermath-to-grow-a-terribly-weird-garden-in-goreticulture/
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Clean up a bloody aftermath to grow a terribly weird garden in Goreticulture
Goreticulture is a game about growing a visceral garden as you clean up a bloody aftermath.
Squadron 42 now has a Steam page and new trailer ahead of "Q2 2027" release
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/squadron-42-now-has-a-steam-page-and-new-trailer-ahead-of-q2-2027-release/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/squadron-42-now-has-a-steam-page-and-new-trailer-ahead-of-q2-2027-release/
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Squadron 42 now has a Steam page and new trailer ahead of "Q2 2027" release
Cloud Imperium Games have put up a Steam page for Squadron 42, their cinematic single-player sci-fi adventure game set in the expansive Star Citizen universe.
Valve Index gets sunset with a discount on remaining stock
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-index-gets-sunset-with-a-discount-on-remaining-stock/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-index-gets-sunset-with-a-discount-on-remaining-stock/
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Valve Index gets sunset with a discount on remaining stock
Valve officially announced their Valve Index VR kit has been sunset, so they've discounted any remaining stock to get rid of them all.
A big Steam update brings the Big Art Mode, Screensaver, Steam Controller upgrades, Linux upgrades and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/a-big-steam-update-brings-the-big-art-mode-screensaver-steam-controller-upgrades-linux-upgrades-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/a-big-steam-update-brings-the-big-art-mode-screensaver-steam-controller-upgrades-linux-upgrades-and-more/
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A big Steam update brings the Big Art Mode, Screensaver, Steam Controller upgrades, Linux upgrades and more
A fresh stable Steam Client Update landed October 13th bringing with it some big new features, along with lots of bug fixes everywhere.
Peekpal is an upcoming colour E-Paper Faceplate for the Steam Machine
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/peekpal-is-an-upcoming-colour-e-paper-faceplate-for-the-steam-machine/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/peekpal-is-an-upcoming-colour-e-paper-faceplate-for-the-steam-machine/
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Peekpal is an upcoming colour E-Paper Faceplate for the Steam Machine
The Steam Machine having a customizable Faceplate was a great idea, as we're beginning to see more fun creations like the Peekpal.