DXVK is a Vulkan-based implementation of Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11. It's part of what Proton uses to make Windows games run so well on Linux platforms including the SteamOS based Steam Deck. DXVK 2.6.1 is now available fixing up some big issues.

A rather big release for CoolerControl is now available with version 2.1 bringing numerous major feature enhancements to the popular open source app. Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more.

Jackbox Games just held their first Jackbox Direct event to detail what they're working on with Jackbox Party Pack 11 being announced with all-new games. Additionally, we got a tease of a standalone game Trivia Murder Party 3.

Nice to see Valve getting more pre-release testing done for major games. SILENT HILL f has now been rated Steam Deck Playable.

Gravelord is an Early Access boomer shooter from Fatbot Games, creators of the dungeon crawler series Vaporum, and the latest update makes it more accessible with it now Steam Deck Verified thanks to the addition of controller support.

The Armor Games Humble Bundle brings 10 interesting looking highly-rated indie games for you, a nice chance to grab something new for the week. Included are compatibility ratings for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

Valve have truly opened the floodgates for Team Fortress 2 mod teams when they added TF2 to the Source SDK, with Team Fortress 2 Legacy announced for a Steam release.

FUMES is simply awesome. Bringing back retro fast-paced car combat that feels like the classic Interstate '76 and Twisted Metal meets Mad Max only more crazy with boss battles and all sorts.

The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki originally released back in 1994 and it's getting a little revival thanks to ZOOM Platform Media / Lee Jacobson with a Steam release due out in May.

Out now and exclusive to the GOG store, Croc Legend of the Gobbos returns with a Remaster from Argonaut Games, bringing the classic back with many modern enhancements.

A recent update to Monster Hunter Wilds has been causing problems for players on Linux platforms including SteamOS / Steam Deck. Valve has now put out an update to Proton Hotfix to work around it.

Developer .Gravity announced recently that Little Sim World will be entering Early Access on May 1st, and it appears it will also get Linux / Steam Deck support.

Might and Delight have revealed Twinkleby, a new cosy decoration game where you map out an archipelago of floating islands and build dioramas for a society of spacefaring neighbours.

Red Rogue Sea is one high up on my wishlist! After being completely hooked by FTL: Faster Than Light when it originally released, I'm always keen to see more like it and now a demo is available.

SEGA have revealed that Sonic Rumble, their attempt at a sorta-of racing Battle Royale, is scheduled to release on May 8. It's also Steam Deck Verified, which I already wrote about earlier this month.

After recently switching over from Easy Anti-Cheat to BattlEye for DUCKSIDE, tinyBuild have confirmed they're now looking to enable it for players on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton.

Fanatical have given all GamingOnLinux readers a chance to grab some games even cheaper than usual, with a special discount code on their Play on the Go Bundle Elite Collection Bundle.

Driveloop: Survivors is another attempt to blend the survivor-like bullet heaven whatchamacallit genre made popular by Vampire Survivors with vehicles. It's out now in Early Access so I took it for a spin.

A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.

Since Ray Tracing is a requirement to run Indiana Jones: The Great Circle, a change has been merged into RADV (AMD Vulkan driver) for Mesa to get it working on older AMD GPUs.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII version 1.2 is due out April 22, and with it Firaxis Games are once again solving numerous complaints players have about the game, and it all sounds really positive.