Wire up various modules to survive in Wireworks - a base-defense roguelike auto-battler
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/wire-up-various-modules-to-survive-in-wireworks-a-base-defense-roguelike-auto-battler/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/wire-up-various-modules-to-survive-in-wireworks-a-base-defense-roguelike-auto-battler/
GamingOnLinux
Wire up various modules to survive in Wireworks - a base-defense roguelike auto-battler
Wireworks went straight into my wishlist, I couldn't click it fast enough. Love the idea with this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.
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Valve update the Steam Workshop to allow mods to support multiple game versions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-update-the-steam-workshop-to-allow-mods-to-support-multiple-game-versions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-update-the-steam-workshop-to-allow-mods-to-support-multiple-game-versions/
GamingOnLinux
Valve update the Steam Workshop to allow mods to support multiple game versions
A nice move by Valve to improve the modding scene - as mods on the Steam Workshop can now support multiple game versions.
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1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler Dungeon Rampage gets revived on Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/1-4-player-co-op-hack-n-slash-dungeon-crawler-dungeon-rampage-gets-revived-on-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/1-4-player-co-op-hack-n-slash-dungeon-crawler-dungeon-rampage-gets-revived-on-steam/
GamingOnLinux
1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler Dungeon Rampage gets revived on Steam
A once popular Flash game has returned and it's now available on Steam, all thanks to a superfan who didn't want to let it die.
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MicroProse recently revealed the first-person mecha sim Steel Bounty
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/microprose-recently-revealed-the-first-person-mecha-sim-steel-bounty/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/microprose-recently-revealed-the-first-person-mecha-sim-steel-bounty/
GamingOnLinux
MicroProse recently revealed the first-person mecha sim Steel Bounty
The newer MicroProse are picking up some good stuff lately, and one I missed during December was the announcement of first-person mech sim Steel Bounty.
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Linaro reveal they're collaborating with Valve for the Steam Frame
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linaro-reveal-theyre-collaborating-with-valve-for-the-steam-frame/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linaro-reveal-theyre-collaborating-with-valve-for-the-steam-frame/
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SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steamos-3-7-20-adds-the-ntsync-driver-to-help-improve-some-game-performance/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steamos-3-7-20-adds-the-ntsync-driver-to-help-improve-some-game-performance/
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance
Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta coming with just two changes, and one of them is very interesting to see arrive on SteamOS.
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Steam Client Beta adds a revamped interface for opting into game Betas and other changes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-client-beta-adds-a-revamped-interface-for-opting-into-game-betas-and-other-changes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-client-beta-adds-a-revamped-interface-for-opting-into-game-betas-and-other-changes/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Client Beta adds a revamped interface for opting into game Betas and other changes
On top of SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta and improvements to the Steam Workshop so mods can support multiple game versions, we have a Beta UI overhaul for Steam games.
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Minecraft is getting a cute overhaul of baby mobs
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/minecraft-is-getting-a-cute-overhaul-of-baby-mobs/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/minecraft-is-getting-a-cute-overhaul-of-baby-mobs/
GamingOnLinux
Minecraft is getting a cute overhaul of baby mobs
Minecraft has a new testing build out that ups the cute factor by a lot, with an overhaul of various baby mobs and you get pet nametags now too.
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Bosslords and Architect of Ruin from Hooded Horse look great as they refuse to sign AI "art"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bosslords-and-architect-of-ruin-from-hooded-horse-look-great-as-they-refuse-to-sign-ai-art/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bosslords-and-architect-of-ruin-from-hooded-horse-look-great-as-they-refuse-to-sign-ai-art/
GamingOnLinux
Bosslords and Architect of Ruin from Hooded Horse look great as they refuse to sign AI "art"
Game publisher Hooded Horse have recently revealed another two noscripts with Bosslords and Architect of Ruin that looks awesome, as they fight against AI art.
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Developer of popular drug-dealing sim Schedule I expands thanks to the success
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/developer-of-popular-drug-dealing-sim-schedule-i-expands-thanks-to-the-success/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/developer-of-popular-drug-dealing-sim-schedule-i-expands-thanks-to-the-success/
GamingOnLinux
Developer of popular drug-dealing sim Schedule I expands thanks to the success
Always nice to see an indie success story, with Schedule I developer TVGS expanding the team as work goes on towards mod support.
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City-builder Nova Roma from the devs of Kingdoms and Castles delayed until March
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/city-builder-nova-roma-from-the-devs-of-kingdoms-and-castles-delayed-until-march/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/city-builder-nova-roma-from-the-devs-of-kingdoms-and-castles-delayed-until-march/
GamingOnLinux
City-builder Nova Roma from the devs of Kingdoms and Castles delayed until March
Kingdoms and Castles was great, and Nova Roma is shaping up to be a great city-builder but the developers at Lion Shield need more time to get it right.
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Steam Frame and Steam Machine will be another good boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall too
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-frame-and-steam-machine-will-be-another-good-boost-for-flatpaks-and-desktop-linux-overall-too/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-frame-and-steam-machine-will-be-another-good-boost-for-flatpaks-and-desktop-linux-overall-too/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Frame and Steam Machine will be another good boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall too
With the Steam Frame and Steam Machine launching with SteamOS Linux this year, we're going to again see a nice boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall.
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Canonical call for testing their Steam gaming Snap for Arm Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/canonical-call-for-testing-their-steam-gaming-snap-for-arm-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/canonical-call-for-testing-their-steam-gaming-snap-for-arm-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Canonical call for testing their Steam gaming Snap for Arm Linux
Doing something similar to what Valve will do for the Steam Frame, Canonical have announced a Steam gaming Snap package for Arm.
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Steam begins 2026 by smashing the users online record again
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-begins-2026-by-smashing-the-users-online-record-again/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-begins-2026-by-smashing-the-users-online-record-again/
GamingOnLinux
Steam begins 2026 by smashing the users online record again
A pretty good way for Valve to start the year, with Steam breaking another all-time users online record.
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Goverlay for managing tools like MangoHud gets a major new release and it's finally on Flathub
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/goverlay-for-managing-tools-like-mangohud-gets-a-major-new-release-and-its-finally-on-flathub/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/goverlay-for-managing-tools-like-mangohud-gets-a-major-new-release-and-its-finally-on-flathub/
GamingOnLinux
Goverlay for managing tools like MangoHud gets a major new release and it's finally on Flathub
Goverlay is a useful tool for configuring the likes of MangoHud, vkBasalt, and OptiScaler. Recently it arrived on Flathub, and a major new update is out.
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Bingo Betty is basically a crazy Balatro-fied version of Bingo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bingo-betty-is-basically-a-crazy-balatro-fied-version-of-bingo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bingo-betty-is-basically-a-crazy-balatro-fied-version-of-bingo/
GamingOnLinux
Bingo Betty is basically a crazy Balatro-fied version of Bingo
This is not your grannie's Bingo, this is underground Bingo that clearly takes some fun elements of Balatro to make things a bit nuts.
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Satisfactory is finally Steam Deck Verified after fixing up some UI issues
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/satisfactory-is-finally-steam-deck-verified-after-fixing-up-some-ui-issues/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/satisfactory-is-finally-steam-deck-verified-after-fixing-up-some-ui-issues/
GamingOnLinux
Satisfactory is finally Steam Deck Verified after fixing up some UI issues
Satisfactory from Coffee Stain Studios had quite a few patches to improve it on Steam Deck, and the latest update got it Steam Deck Verified.
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The striking-looking number puzzle game Stip is more than meets the eye
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-striking-looking-number-puzzle-game-stip-is-more-than-meets-the-eye/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-striking-looking-number-puzzle-game-stip-is-more-than-meets-the-eye/
GamingOnLinux
The striking-looking number puzzle game Stip is more than meets the eye
Stip already pulled me in with the interesting and clean looking visuals, but now I want to know more about what's really going on here.
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European Commission gathering feedback on the importance of open source -> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/european-commission-gathering-feedback-on-the-importance-of-open-source/
GamingOnLinux
European Commission gathering feedback on the importance of open source
The European Commission recently launched a call for evidence on a newer initiative about the importance of open source, and their reliance on non-EU countries.
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Nightwater looks like a curious blend of secrets, exploration, crafting and automation
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nightwater-looks-like-a-curious-blend-of-secrets-exploration-crafting-and-automation/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nightwater-looks-like-a-curious-blend-of-secrets-exploration-crafting-and-automation/
GamingOnLinux
Nightwater looks like a curious blend of secrets, exploration, crafting and automation
One to stick into your list to keep an eye on is Nightwater, an open world exploration game that mixes in crafting and automation in a strange world.
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Command your crew and roll the dice in the tactical roguelike DeckWrecking Pirates
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/command-your-crew-and-roll-the-dice-in-the-tactical-roguelike-deckwrecking-pirates/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/command-your-crew-and-roll-the-dice-in-the-tactical-roguelike-deckwrecking-pirates/
GamingOnLinux
Command your crew and roll the dice in the tactical roguelike DeckWrecking Pirates
DeckWrecking Pirates appears to have a fun blend of various features that fans of turn-based strategy games and deck-builders will no doubt appreciate.
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