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After 17 years, a developer has finally revived the dream of Hannah Montana Linux, an open source operating system…
Developer Noah Cagle has revived Hannah Montana Linux, an open-source operating system based on Debian and KDE Plasma. The updated OS features a pink and purple theme, custom icons, and a remastered wallpaper, aiming to be a fully functional daily driver. While capable of running games through compatibility layers like Proton, gaming on Linux is noted to be better with AMD GPUs due to Nvidia's driver support.
Valve's magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil
Valve has released Proton 11, an updated version of its compatibility layer that allows Windows games to run on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck. Rebased on Wine 11, this update brings improved support for numerous games, including Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 2 (1998), Dino Crisis, and Metal Gear Survive, along with various bug fixes and enhancements.
Get Silence for Free
GOG.com is currently offering a free copy of the action-adventure game Silence, originally released by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms as part of a giveaway promotion.
Sadist 2: Final Scream - A cult brutal "sandbox" DOS game from 2000 updated in 2026!
The 2000 cult classic DOS game Sadist II: Final Scream has received a 2026 update from developer GadZombie, making it playable on modern operating systems like Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux via a DOSBox wrapper. This brutal 2D sandbox simulator features interactive destruction, customizable environments, and various player-controlled characters and weapons.
Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled for PC coming in next few months
A native PC port of Donkey Kong 64 is in development and expected within the next few months. This recompiled version will support Windows, MacOS, and Linux, offering high framerates, widescreen support, reduced input delay, and modding capabilities.
There's a surprising amount of major games you can't play on Valve's Steam Machine - here are eight of the biggest, and why
Valve's Steam Machine, despite its potential, faces significant limitations due to its SteamOS (a Linux variant) not supporting many popular games. This is primarily caused by anti-cheat software, which is incompatible with Linux, rendering titles like Destiny 2, Fortnite, Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, GTA Online, EA Sports FC 24, and modern Call of Duty games unplayable. While installing Windows is an option, it defeats the purpose of the console-like device.
A time limited multi-challenges rougelike in the style of a haunted early 2000s educational software
Ba Bị, a time-limited roguelike inspired by haunted early 2000s educational software, is set to release on December 9, 2025, for PC and Linux. Players must pass Ba Bị's "test" of 9 minigames within 15 minutes to prove they are a "good child" and avoid punishment. The game features mechanics from subjects like Biology and Math, alongside classics like Minesweeper and Hangman.
Besiege: The Broken Beyond Released
The science fiction expansion 'The Broken Beyond' is now available for the sandbox physics-based siege engine game Besiege. The expansion adds new elements to the game, which is available on PC, macOS, and Linux. A launch trailer has also been released.
BESIEGE: THE BROKEN BEYOND BLASTS OFF TODAY - THE MEDIEVAL PHYSICS BUILDER LAUNCHES INTO SPACE
Spiderling Studios has launched The Broken Beyond, the largest expansion for its physics-based building game Besiege, today on Steam. This expansion takes the game's signature destruction into space, challenging players to build rockets, navigate gravitational fields, and engage in interplanetary combat. The Broken Beyond introduces 13 new space-themed blocks, a dynamic fuel system, and an 11-level campaign set across a fractured star system.
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel ‘Advent: Dawn’ Emerges from the Depths on July 20, 2026
Spire Games announced that their psychological sci-fi mystery visual novel, Advent: Dawn, will be released on July 20, 2026, for PC via Steam, Linux, and Mac. Players will step into the role of Dr. Atlas Everly, a neuroscientist trapped with six strangers in a collapsing cave system, where they must make choices to uncover a disturbing truth.
Eugene Onegin vs. the Undead, an HD-Remaster of 2009's Comedy-Horror Visual Novel Will Be Released on Steam This Fall
Dreamlore Games has announced an HD-remaster of the 2009 comedy-horror visual novel Eugene Onegin vs. the Undead, set for a Fall 2026 release on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam. This remaster will feature English, Chinese, and Japanese language support for the first time and includes an unlockable version of the first Russian visual novel, Book of the Dead: The Lost Souls.
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Released
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard, a roguelike turn-based RPG, has been released for Windows PC. It is available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, with Steam also supporting macOS and Linux versions.
A View from the Other Side of the Screen
An experienced software engineer details their journey into solo game development, focusing on their experience participating in the Campfire Creators Jam #2. They discuss the challenges of scope management, the impact of AI tools on productivity, and the personal satisfaction of completing their narrative game, 'Campfire Stories'.
Crowned Sun — Afro-Brazilian Fantasy MMORPG Now on Steam, Wishlists Open
IndigoWare has announced that Crowned Sun, a free-to-play 3D isometric MMORPG inspired by Afro-Brazilian mythology, is now available for wishlisting on Steam. The game will launch in Early Access on PC, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS, with a full release targeted for 2027. Crowned Sun features four playable peoples, classic dual Base/Job leveling, and a cross-platform experience.
Until Then: Afterimages Released
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games have released the Afterimages DLC for the narrative adventure game Until Then. The new content is available for the PC and Linux versions of the game on Steam.
Tomo: Endless Blue Planned for Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoFuse
Indie studio Onibi has announced that Tomo: Endless Blue is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to the previously confirmed PC version. The game features oceanic exploration, creature collection, and settlement building, with procedurally generated islands. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is subject to Nintendo's approval, and Mac and Linux versions are also planned.
Game Demos
Dark Cards of Candlewood is a solo collectible card game available on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It blends the mechanics of a card game with the narrative structure of a classic JRPG, featuring replayable dungeon runs and strategic card choices.
Morning Safety Dance
Users of Windows and Linux are reminded of an upcoming deadline to update Secure Boot keys. Additionally, Kaspersky has warned that hackers are distributing malware through anime-themed wallpapers on the Steam platform.
Tomo: Endless Blue Announces Planned Nintendo Switch 2 Version as Kickstarter Campaign Enters Its Final Days!
Indie studio Onibi announced that Tomo: Endless Blue is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, with porting work to begin alongside the PC version. The creature-collecting RPG's Kickstarter campaign has surpassed $170,000, and the studio also confirmed plans for Mac, Linux, and DRM-free versions.
Tomo: Endless Blue adds Switch 2 version
The anime-style open-world creature collector action RPG Tomo: Endless Blue is confirmed to be launching for the Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to its previously announced PC version. Developer Onibi announced the Switch 2 version during the final days of its Kickstarter campaign, which has surpassed its funding goal. The game will also receive Mac and Linux versions, with DRM-free options available.
