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"Even dry and lost places can flourish with a little care": Waterful is a gentle, beautiful puzzler about drawing rivers that makes me yearn for something overwhelming
Waterful is a gentle, colorful puzzler where players draw rivers through procedurally generated landscapes to cultivate vegetation and attract creatures. Developed by solo developer Lenja Kaufmann, the game draws comparisons to titles like Dorfromantik and Terra Nil. While praised for its calming nature and creative potential, the author notes a lack of overwhelming challenge, a key element they feel is missing from a true 'river game'.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
New Proton Experimental build fixes up a bunch of old Capcom games for Steam Deck and Linux
A new build of Proton Experimental has updated several older Capcom titles, including Dino Crisis and the original Resident Evil games, to "playable" status on Steam Deck and Linux. This update allows players to enjoy these classic survival horror games on the go, alongside other titles like From Dust and Metal Gear Survive.
