SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-3-9-5-released-with-plasma-6-7-linux-7-2-security-fixes-better-steam-frame-wireless-adapter-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steamos-3-9-5-released-with-plasma-6-7-linux-7-2-security-fixes-better-steam-frame-wireless-adapter-support/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support
Valve just released SteamOS 3.9.5 as stable for all users across all supported systems, bringing with it many exciting enhancements for Linux gaming.
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Steam Next Fest - October 2026, here's the most-played demos so far
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-next-fest-october-2026-heres-the-most-played-demos-so-far/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-next-fest-october-2026-heres-the-most-played-demos-so-far/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Next Fest - October 2026, here's the most-played demos so far
Valve sent word via email as Steam Next Fest - October 2026 beings to wind down about what has been the most popular during this event.
Epic's Tim Sweeney believes AI notices on Steam are "political statement" for the "hate mob"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epics-tim-sweeney-believes-ai-notices-on-steam-are-political-statement-for-the-hate-mob/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/epics-tim-sweeney-believes-ai-notices-on-steam-are-political-statement-for-the-hate-mob/
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Epic's Tim Sweeney believes AI notices on Steam are "political statement" for the "hate mob"
Valve requires developers to disclose AI-generated content in games and on Steam store pages, something Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney isn't happy about.
Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steams-useful-personal-calendar-gets-a-full-release/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steams-useful-personal-calendar-gets-a-full-release/
GamingOnLinux
Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release
I forgot it was ever a Beta, because Steam's Personal Calendar is actually one of the most useful features they've added to the store recently.
PlayStation 5 Linux project upgraded to support PS5 Pro and newer firmware
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/playstation-5-linux-project-upgraded-to-support-ps5-pro-and-newer-firmware/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/playstation-5-linux-project-upgraded-to-support-ps5-pro-and-newer-firmware/
GamingOnLinux
PlayStation 5 Linux project upgraded to support PS5 Pro and newer firmware
The impressive PlayStation 5 Linux project is continuing on, and recent updates to it have again expanded what it can support.
Pick up many quality puzzle and physics games with two new Humble Bundles
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pick-up-many-quality-puzzle-and-physics-games-with-two-new-humble-bundles/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/pick-up-many-quality-puzzle-and-physics-games-with-two-new-humble-bundles/
GamingOnLinux
Pick up many quality puzzle and physics games with two new Humble Bundles
Start your week with two more fresh sets of games with the Phunkier Physics and Puzzlers to Puzzle You bundles.
Here's 17 upcoming VR games worth keeping eyes on
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/heres-17-upcoming-vr-games-worth-keeping-eyes-on/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/heres-17-upcoming-vr-games-worth-keeping-eyes-on/
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Here's 17 upcoming VR games worth keeping eyes on
Got your Steam Frame or other VR kit and want to follow some interesting upcoming games? Here's some potentials for you that could be good.
New Guide: Steam Frame tips and tricks
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-frame-tips-and-tricks/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-frame-tips-and-tricks/
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Steam Frame tips and tricks
Now that I've had a good bit of time with the Steam Frame, and gone through some common issues and questions - here's some Steam Frame tips and tricks.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.1 adds A-Life NPC visualisation distance options
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-2-1-adds-a-life-npc-visualisation-distance-options/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-2-1-adds-a-life-npc-visualisation-distance-options/
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.1 adds A-Life NPC visualisation distance options
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from GSC Game World has another free update out now, and it sounds fun if you have a powerful PC.
Microlandia, a deeply simulated city-builder gets a big game engine upgrade
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/microlandia-a-deeply-simulated-city-builder-gets-a-big-game-engine-upgrade/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/microlandia-a-deeply-simulated-city-builder-gets-a-big-game-engine-upgrade/
GamingOnLinux
Microlandia, a deeply simulated city-builder gets a big game engine upgrade
Every single citizen counts in Microlandia, a deeply simulated cozy-looking city-builder. And now, it should work better than ever.
Half-Life: Alyx updated to bring Foveated Rendering on desktop
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/half-life-alyx-updated-to-bring-foveated-rendering-on-desktop/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/half-life-alyx-updated-to-bring-foveated-rendering-on-desktop/
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Half-Life: Alyx updated to bring Foveated Rendering on desktop
Valve are still adding in improvements to the excellent VR game Half-Life: Alyx, with the latest update out now.
Steam Beta makes game invites simpler on SteamOS / Big Picture Mode
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-beta-makes-game-invites-simpler-on-steamos-big-picture-mode/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-beta-makes-game-invites-simpler-on-steamos-big-picture-mode/
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Steam Beta makes game invites simpler on SteamOS / Big Picture Mode
Valve released the latest Steam Beta for all supported platforms, with the October 26th update finally making game invites easier.
Classic survivor-horrors Ecstatica and Ecstatica II get re-released with upgrades
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/classic-survivor-horrors-ecstatica-and-ecstatica-ii-get-re-released-with-upgrades/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/classic-survivor-horrors-ecstatica-and-ecstatica-ii-get-re-released-with-upgrades/
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Classic survivor-horrors Ecstatica and Ecstatica II get re-released with upgrades
Originally released in the late 90s, Ecstatica and Ecstatica II are survival-horror games with a unique style not to be missed.
Steam Scream Fest V is here with discounts on spooky games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-scream-fest-v-is-here-with-discounts-on-spooky-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-scream-fest-v-is-here-with-discounts-on-spooky-games/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Scream Fest V is here with discounts on spooky games
Steam Scream Fest V has arrived and with it lots of discounts on various different types of games that will make you need fresh pants.
Command a being formed from thousands of leaves in Leafborn
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/command-a-being-formed-from-thousands-of-leaves-in-leafborn/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/command-a-being-formed-from-thousands-of-leaves-in-leafborn/
GamingOnLinux
Command a being formed from thousands of leaves in Leafborn
Top marks for some protagonist originality here in Leafborn, with your character made up of a thousands leaves.
Build up a party of complete idiots in Outcast Tales, out now and it's free
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/build-up-a-party-of-complete-idiots-in-outcast-tales-out-now-and-its-free/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/build-up-a-party-of-complete-idiots-in-outcast-tales-out-now-and-its-free/
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Build up a party of complete idiots in Outcast Tales, out now and it's free
Developed by Hardlane Studio and published by Inner Pocket, the story-rich adventure sends players into a post-apocalyptic frontier in search of riches.
Insane fever-dream retro FPS 'Divine Frequency' is out in Early Access
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/insane-fever-dream-retro-fps-divine-frequency-is-out-in-early-access/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/insane-fever-dream-retro-fps-divine-frequency-is-out-in-early-access/
GamingOnLinux
Insane fever-dream retro FPS 'Divine Frequency' is out in Early Access
Divine Frequency is a new GZDoom / UZDoom powered FPS fever dream, one where you get to experience the total collapse of reality.
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Luanti (formerly Minetest) reveal a major ContentDB security incident
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/luanti-formerly-minetest-reveal-a-major-contentdb-security-incident/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/luanti-formerly-minetest-reveal-a-major-contentdb-security-incident/
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Luanti (formerly Minetest) reveal a major ContentDB security incident
The team behind Luanti (formerly Minetest), just recently announced a security incident with their ContentDB system.