Linux gaming

Pawsweeper, an indie puzzle game with roguelite elements set in a cat veterinary clinic, has been released and is available on Steam, including support for Linux. The launch is being shared in Linux gaming circles, where new releases that run natively on the platform tend to draw attention. The game combines Minesweeper-style puzzle play with a lighthearted animal-care setting.

The naval sandbox simulator ShipCrafter has officially released, marking its departure from Steam early access. The Linux gaming site Playing Tux highlighted the launch, noting its physics-based simulation gameplay and Linux support. Players interested in building and testing ships in a sandbox environment now have the full version available, and the release is drawing attention in the Linux gaming and simulation communities.

The action-adventure game Death's Door is drawing praise from a player who highlights its music and a story they compare to the anime Bleach. The indie title, developed by Acid Nerve, continues to find audiences among gamers on Linux and other platforms, with fans sharing gameplay clips and recommending its soundtrack and atmosphere to others.

The arcade shooter From Beyond - Arcade Edition has been released, combining shoot-em-up gameplay with a synth rock soundtrack. The game is available on Steam and is drawing attention in the Linux gaming community, with coverage on sites focused on Linux-compatible titles.

Rebelote - Belote & Coinche, an indie digital adaptation of the traditional French card games Belote and Coinche, has been released for Linux. Coverage on Linux gaming outlets highlights the multiplayer card game as a welcome addition to the platform's library, where classic card game adaptations remain rare. Players of the genre are taking note of the native release.

A streamer known as reallylazybear says they have dealt with some pressing matters and are resuming playing osu!lazer, the open-source version of the rhythm game osu!, live on their Twitch channel. The session is running on Arch-based Linux (CachyOS), and the post tags linux gaming, rhythm game and open-source communities.

Beamdog has rolled out updates to Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition, improving UI scaling so text and menus display better on modern high-resolution screens, and adding cloud saving support alongside other fixes. The classic RPG remains popular with Linux players, and the patch is being welcomed by fans who have long wanted better usability in the decades-old role-playing game.

Developers behind Parch Linux, an Arch-based distribution, say they are excited about GameHub, an all-in-one tool for managing game launchers and Proton. The team is working on a new feature aimed at making the tool more useful for gamers, a preview of which was shared online and drew modest engagement from the open-source community.

Minecraft Dungeons II can now be played on Linux systems and the Steam Deck, with Mojang having worked to get the dungeon-crawler running properly on Valve's handheld and open-source platforms. Gamers on Steam Deck and Linux desktops are welcoming the expanded support, as verified compatibility has been a common sticking point for PC titles.

The roguelike pinball game Cult of PiN has received its v1.2 update, which adds 24 new bosses to the game. The patch is being discussed in Linux gaming circles, with the game available on Steam and promoted to players interested in roguelike and pinball hybrids.

Deck Shelves, an open-source plugin for the Steam Deck, has released version 3.3.3, adding customizable shelves to the handheld's home screen. The plugin, built for the Decky loader ecosystem, lets Linux gaming users organize and personalize their Steam Deck interface. The release is being shared among Linux and Steam Deck enthusiast communities.