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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Adventure game The Drifter adds new localisations with support for fan translations
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/adventure-game-the-drifter-adds-new-localisations-with-support-for-fan-translations/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/adventure-game-the-drifter-adds-new-localisations-with-support-for-fan-translations/
GamingOnLinux
Adventure game The Drifter adds new localisations with support for fan translations
A truly excellent point and click adventure game The Drifter is now more easily playable thanks to some official translations, and support for fan additions.
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Hytale pre-orders have been so strong development is secured for two years
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/hytale-pre-orders-have-been-so-strong-development-is-secured-for-two-years/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/hytale-pre-orders-have-been-so-strong-development-is-secured-for-two-years/
GamingOnLinux
Hytale pre-orders have been so strong development is secured for two years
Hytale arrives in very Early Access tomorrow with Native Linux support, and the future of it is looking incredible bright thanks to strong pre-orders.
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ARC Raiders hits over 12.4M sales - new patch out with weapon nerfs, a free gift and a darker Stella Montis
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-raiders-hits-over-12-4m-sales-new-patch-out-with-weapon-nerfs-a-free-gift-and-a-darker-stella-montis/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-raiders-hits-over-12-4m-sales-new-patch-out-with-weapon-nerfs-a-free-gift-and-a-darker-stella-montis/
GamingOnLinux
ARC Raiders hits over 12.4M sales - new patch out with weapon nerfs, a free gift and a darker Stella Montis
ARC Raiders has been a huge success for Nexon / Embark Studios with 12.4 million sales, and it seems sales are actually speeding up. Oh, and a new patch is out.
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Eat creatures and grind them into pieces or use them as weapons in autobattler Dunderbeck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/eat-creatures-and-grind-them-into-pieces-or-use-them-as-weapons-in-autobattler-dunderbeck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/eat-creatures-and-grind-them-into-pieces-or-use-them-as-weapons-in-autobattler-dunderbeck/
GamingOnLinux
Eat creatures and grind them into pieces or use them as weapons in autobattler Dunderbeck
I quite enjoy inventory management and autobattlers and Dunderbeck definitely takes the cake as one of the absolute weirdest I've played.
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Dev of Steam game 'Hardest' will delete it after new girlfriend made them realize AI is bad
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/dev-of-steam-game-hardest-will-delete-it-after-new-girlfriend-made-them-realize-ai-is-bad/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/dev-of-steam-game-hardest-will-delete-it-after-new-girlfriend-made-them-realize-ai-is-bad/
GamingOnLinux
Dev of Steam game 'Hardest' will delete it after new girlfriend made them realize AI is bad
Hardest is getting removed from Steam by the developer at the end of the month, as they say AI is bad and AI is evil - oh my.
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Medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn finally arrives in Early Access on January 19
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/medieval-kingdom-builder-earth-of-oryn-finally-arrives-in-early-access-on-january-19/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/medieval-kingdom-builder-earth-of-oryn-finally-arrives-in-early-access-on-january-19/
GamingOnLinux
Medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn finally arrives in Early Access on January 19
After a Kickstarter success back in 2022, the medieval kingdom builder Earth of Oryn is set to enter Early Access on January 19th.
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NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.09 release for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-09-release-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nvidia-recommended-driver-580-126-09-release-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.09 release for Linux
NVIDIA today released their latest recommended driver version 580.126.09 for Linux but it's quite light on actual changes and improvements.
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Budgie 10.10 finally makes the Wayland jump as development moves to Budgie 11
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/budgie-10-10-finally-makes-the-wayland-jump-as-development-moves-to-budgie-11/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/budgie-10-10-finally-makes-the-wayland-jump-as-development-moves-to-budgie-11/
GamingOnLinux
Budgie 10.10 finally makes the Wayland jump as development moves to Budgie 11
Budgie may not be one of the most popular desktop environments on Linux but it is an interesting one, and with Budgie 10.10 it finally migrated to Wayland.
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Get ready to enter Winnie's Hole when it arrives January 26
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/get-ready-to-enter-winnies-hole-when-it-arrives-january-26/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/get-ready-to-enter-winnies-hole-when-it-arrives-january-26/
GamingOnLinux
Get ready to enter Winnie's Hole when it arrives January 26
Infection is progression in Winnie's Hole. The roguelite is set to enter Early Access on January 26, and judging by the previous demo it's going to be good.
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Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown gets a combat deep dive and release date
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-gets-a-combat-deep-dive-and-release-date/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-gets-a-combat-deep-dive-and-release-date/
GamingOnLinux
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown gets a combat deep dive and release date
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is getting ready for warp speed with a new combat deep dive trailer, and they've announce a release for February 18th.
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