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/
GamingOnLinux
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/
GamingOnLinux
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/
GamingOnLinux
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/
GamingOnLinux
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/
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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/
GamingOnLinux
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.
Anti-Cheat Notice (update): VRChat
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed ➡️ Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: None/Unknown ➡️ 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed ➡️ Easy Anti-Cheat
Status Change: None/Unknown ➡️ 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
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GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
Anti-Cheat Notice (update): Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed ➡️ XIGNCODE3
Status Change: None/Unknown ➡️ 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
Note: You may need a recent GE-Proton.
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Change: None listed ➡️ XIGNCODE3
Status Change: None/Unknown ➡️ 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
Note: You may need a recent GE-Proton.
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
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GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): Warface
Anti-Cheat Used: IMPACT
Status: 🟥 Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: IMPACT
Status: 🟥 Broken
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
Anti-Cheat Notice (new addition): World of Warcraft
Anti-Cheat Used: Warden
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Anti-Cheat Used: Warden
Status: 🟢 Works (Works with Proton)
View more on our anti-cheat compatibility page: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
275 games listed on our anti-cheat page now: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
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GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/kingdom-come-deliverance-developer-warhorse-studios-hit-by-cyberattack/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/kingdom-come-deliverance-developer-warhorse-studios-hit-by-cyberattack/
GamingOnLinux
Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack
Another recent incident, Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios revealed they've been hit in a cyberattack.
Bullet Banshee puts a survivor-like spin on classic shoot 'em up action
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bullet-banshee-puts-a-survivor-like-spin-on-classic-shoot-em-up-action/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/bullet-banshee-puts-a-survivor-like-spin-on-classic-shoot-em-up-action/
GamingOnLinux
Bullet Banshee puts a survivor-like spin on classic shoot 'em up action
Bullet Banshee is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that blends in the survivor-like bullet heaven mechanics for upgrades to great effect.
VKD3D-Proton 3.1 brings a new stable release, ahead of more important changes to come
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/vkd3d-proton-3-1-brings-a-new-stable-release-ahead-of-more-important-changes-to-come/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/vkd3d-proton-3-1-brings-a-new-stable-release-ahead-of-more-important-changes-to-come/
GamingOnLinux
VKD3D-Proton 3.1 brings a new stable release, ahead of more important changes to come
VKD3D-Proton is one of the major parts of Valve's Proton, that enables tons of Direct3D 12 games to run well on SteamOS / Linux. Version 3.1 is out now!
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic: Community Edition is coming to Steam with major upgrades for the classic
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/dark-messiah-of-might-magic-community-edition-is-coming-to-steam-with-major-upgrades-for-the-classic/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/dark-messiah-of-might-magic-community-edition-is-coming-to-steam-with-major-upgrades-for-the-classic/
GamingOnLinux
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic: Community Edition is coming to Steam with major upgrades for the classic
The Arkane Studios and Ubisoft classic Dark Messiah of Might & Magic was originally released 20 years ago, and now a new overhaul mod is on the way.
Alternate history 1950s Soviet Kyiv shooter You Are Empty: Absolute Edition released
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/alternate-history-1950s-soviet-kyiv-shooter-you-are-empty-absolute-edition-released/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/alternate-history-1950s-soviet-kyiv-shooter-you-are-empty-absolute-edition-released/
GamingOnLinux
Alternate history 1950s Soviet Kyiv shooter You Are Empty: Absolute Edition released
ZOOM Platform have revived another retro game here, with You Are Empty: Absolute Edition getting released with its alternate history 1950s Soviet Kyiv.
DayZ creators RocketWerkz reveal Gruntz, a multiplayer survival game inspired by Space Station 13
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/dayz-creators-rocketwerkz-reveal-gruntz-a-multiplayer-survival-game-inspired-by-space-station-13/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/dayz-creators-rocketwerkz-reveal-gruntz-a-multiplayer-survival-game-inspired-by-space-station-13/
GamingOnLinux
DayZ creators RocketWerkz reveal Gruntz, a multiplayer survival game inspired by Space Station 13
DayZ creator Dean Hall of RocketWerkz just announced Gruntz, a top-down multiplayer horde survival game inspired by Space Station 13.