New fighting game Poly Fighter combines roguelike features to build your fighter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/new-fighting-game-poly-fighter-combines-roguelike-features-to-build-your-fighter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/new-fighting-game-poly-fighter-combines-roguelike-features-to-build-your-fighter/
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New fighting game Poly Fighter combines roguelike features to build your fighter
Poly Fighter is a new Early Access fighting game designed to be for solo play, with you building up your own fighter with each win.
ICYMI: Steam Frame - my early thoughts with it on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-frame-some-early-thoughts/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-frame-some-early-thoughts/
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Steam Frame - some early thoughts
GamingOnLinux has managed to acquire the SteamOS powered Steam Frame VR device, these are some initial thoughts now I've got it all set up.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo enter the GOG Preservation Program
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-and-ghostwire-tokyo-enter-the-gog-preservation-program/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-and-ghostwire-tokyo-enter-the-gog-preservation-program/
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo enter the GOG Preservation Program
The GOG Preservation Program has expanded to include another two fun games with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Ghostwire: Tokyo.
ICYMI: Cloudbreaker review - Bullet Heaven meets Inventory Management
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cloudbreaker-review-bullet-heaven-meets-inventory-management/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/cloudbreaker-review-bullet-heaven-meets-inventory-management/
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Cloudbreaker review - Bullet Heaven meets Inventory Management
If you're like me and you can't get enough of bullet heaven survivor-likes, it's time to take a good look at Cloudbreaker with its inventory management.
Steam Beta for October 15 brings a 64bit Linux client, Achievement Sets and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-beta-for-october-15-brings-a-64bit-linux-client-achievement-sets-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-beta-for-october-15-brings-a-64bit-linux-client-achievement-sets-and-more/
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Steam Beta for October 15 brings a 64bit Linux client, Achievement Sets and more
Another big new Steam Beta release for all platforms has arrived - bringing with it a 64bit Linux client, and a fancy Achievement Sets system.
SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta for Steam Frame makes adding apk files simpler
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-0-5-6-beta-for-steam-frame-makes-adding-apk-files-simpler/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-0-5-6-beta-for-steam-frame-makes-adding-apk-files-simpler/
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SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta for Steam Frame makes adding apk files simpler
Valve just released SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta and a Steam Client Update for the Steam Frame - here's all the changes.
Proton Experimental for October 15 has fixes for ARC Raiders, C&C Red Alert, Counterstike and The Aftermath
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-experimental-for-october-15-has-fixes-for-arc-raiders-c-c-red-alert-counterstike-and-the-aftermath/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/proton-experimental-for-october-15-has-fixes-for-arc-raiders-c-c-red-alert-counterstike-and-the-aftermath/
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Proton Experimental for October 15 has fixes for ARC Raiders, C&C Red Alert, Counterstrike and The Aftermath
Valve launched the latest update for Proton Experimental to fix up more issues found with Windows games running on SteamOS / Linux.
BRUTAL, the framework behind RimWorld's Waylith engine, releases its source code
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/brutal-the-framework-behind-rimworlds-waylith-engine-releases-its-source-code/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/brutal-the-framework-behind-rimworlds-waylith-engine-releases-its-source-code/
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BRUTAL, the framework behind RimWorld's Waylith engine, releases its source code
With the news recently about RimWorld dropping Unity for their own game engine, we now have a little more info on the tech behind it called BRUTAL.
Get some spooky games in the Digiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/get-some-spooky-games-in-the-digiphile-orcatober-aquatic-horrors-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/get-some-spooky-games-in-the-digiphile-orcatober-aquatic-horrors-bundle/
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Get some spooky games in the Digiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle
Digiphile (former Humble Bundler staff) just launched their new Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle, with some fresh games to get spooked with.
Caves of Qud: Diaspora is coming December 9
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/caves-of-qud-diaspora-is-coming-december-9/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/caves-of-qud-diaspora-is-coming-december-9/
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Caves of Qud: Diaspora is coming December 9
Caves of Qud: Diaspora is the first expansion for the incredible roguelike, coming December 9th in Early Access.
The Fallout inspired ATOM RPG returns with a Plague Island DLC and major update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-fallout-inspired-atom-rpg-returns-with-a-plague-island-dlc-and-major-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-fallout-inspired-atom-rpg-returns-with-a-plague-island-dlc-and-major-update/
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The Fallout inspired ATOM RPG returns with a Plague Island DLC and major update
Released back in 2018, ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game is a classic Fallout-like and the developers just gave it a nice upgrade and DLC.
Here's the Top Steam Releases of September, 2026 along with compatibility ratings
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/heres-the-top-steam-releases-of-september-2026-along-with-compatibility-ratings/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/heres-the-top-steam-releases-of-september-2026-along-with-compatibility-ratings/
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Here's the Top Steam Releases of September, 2026 along with compatibility ratings
Valve released an overview of the Top Steam Releases of September, 2026 - here's what's been popular and what SteamOS / Linux compatibility to expect.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets expanded DLSS 4.5 Controls
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/nvidia-geforce-now-gets-expanded-dlss-4-5-controls/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/nvidia-geforce-now-gets-expanded-dlss-4-5-controls/
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets expanded DLSS 4.5 Controls
NVIDIA have levelled up their cloud gaming service GeForce NOW with some more advanced DLSS features, to tweak your streams how you like them.
The impressive sci-fi squad tactics game 'Archrebel Tactics' gets a fresh demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-impressive-sci-fi-squad-tactics-game-archrebel-tactics-gets-a-fresh-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/the-impressive-sci-fi-squad-tactics-game-archrebel-tactics-gets-a-fresh-demo/
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The impressive sci-fi squad tactics game 'Archrebel Tactics' gets a fresh demo
Inspired by Rebelstar, Laser Squad, and the original X-COM - Archrebel Tactics is one you definitely need to try with a big brand new demo.
Wine 11.20 brings more improvements for ARM64EC, XML validation and CDROMs
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/wine-11-20-brings-more-improvements-for-arm64ec-xml-validation-and-cdroms/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/wine-11-20-brings-more-improvements-for-arm64ec-xml-validation-and-cdroms/
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Wine 11.20 brings more improvements for ARM64EC, XML validation and CDROMs
The Wine 11.20 development release is out now bringing another set of improvements for running Windows apps / games on SteamOS / Linux.
SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta arrives with improved support for Steam Frame wireless adapter
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-3-9-3-beta-arrives-with-improved-support-for-steam-frame-wireless-adapter/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-3-9-3-beta-arrives-with-improved-support-for-steam-frame-wireless-adapter/
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SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta arrives with improved support for Steam Frame wireless adapter
Valve released SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta with another set of upgrades, and now the Steam Frame should connect better with the Steam Machine.
Steam Client Beta for October 16 brings another round of startup performance improvements
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-client-beta-for-october-16-brings-another-round-of-startup-performance-improvements/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-client-beta-for-october-16-brings-another-round-of-startup-performance-improvements/
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Steam Client Beta for October 16 brings another round of startup performance improvements
I do love a bit of competition between stores don't you? Valve's latest Steam Client Beta for October 16th brings more speed.
Valve fix Zero Company crashing on Steam Machine with the latest major game update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-fix-zero-company-crashing-on-steam-machine-with-the-latest-major-game-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-fix-zero-company-crashing-on-steam-machine-with-the-latest-major-game-update/
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Valve fix Zero Company crashing on Steam Machine with the latest major game update
Zero Company recently had a major upgrade, with it crashing on Steam Machine and probably other SteamOS / Linux systems - which Valve have solved.
Did a fresh mid-month run on our user stats: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics/ come see what people are using
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