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Obey the Insect God brings live-action digitized sprite weirdness to action platformers

Liam Dawe — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:27:18 +0000

Remember how the original Mortal Kombat used live-action sprites for characters? Now imagine if someone stuck that style into a modernised action platformer.

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No Rest for the Wicked co-op update lands on January 22 and it hit a big sales milestone

Liam Dawe — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:33:26 +0000

No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios is set for a huge upgrade on January 22nd, with the release of the co-op update titled No Rest for the Wicked Together.

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Adventure game The Drifter adds new localisations with support for fan translations

Liam Dawe — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:22:34 +0000

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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Command your crew and roll the dice in the tactical roguelike DeckWrecking Pirates

Liam Dawe — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:57:58 +0000

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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Satisfactory is finally Steam Deck Verified after fixing up some UI issues

Liam Dawe — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:11:56 +0000

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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SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance

Liam Dawe — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:08:56 +0000

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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Humble Bundle have a nice collection of games for handhelds

Liam Dawe — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:36:58 +0000

Gaming on the go doesn't have to be boring, so check out the Decked Out Collection Humble Bundle for some interesting picks.

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Sprint City from the creators of SpeedRunners sounds like a great spiritual successor

Liam Dawe — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:13:52 +0000

Sprint City has been revealed by the original creators of SpeedRunners, a new movement-focused racing platformer that looks and sounds great.

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SteamOS 3.7.19 arrives with a bunch of essential bug fixes

Liam Dawe — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:29:52 +0000

Valve have released the latest stable update for SteamOS version 3.7.19, bringing a bunch of bug fixes to improve the Linux gaming platform.

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One of the best puzzle games ever, Baba Is You gets a final big update

Liam Dawe — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:43:26 +0000

Baba Is You remains as one of my all-time favourite puzzle games and the developer looks to be moving on, with what should be the final big update for it.

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GE-Proton 10-28 brings fixes for Duet Night Abyss, World of Tanks, games with spatial audio and more

Liam Dawe — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:51:51 +0000

Another fresh release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton, bringing fixes for some popular games and an issue with spatial audio.

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Proton Experimental brings improvements for Farlight 84, CHRONO TRIGGER and more

Liam Dawe — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:09:02 +0000

A little holiday update for Proton Experimental from Valve to improve Windows games on Linux, Steam Deck / SteamOS systems.

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GE-Proton 10-27 brings fixes for Star Citizen, The First Descendant and more tweaks

Liam Dawe — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:24:12 +0000

The popular community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton version 10-27 is out now with the usual assortment of game fixes and other improvements.

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Latest Steam stable update is live as Windows gets 64-bit

Liam Dawe — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:48:46 +0000

Valve released the latest stable update for Steam across Desktop, Steam Deck / SteamOS and we have all the changes here for you to see.

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Valve discontinuing the last Steam Deck LCD model

Liam Dawe — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:27:46 +0000

Valve have done this pretty quietly, but they're discontinuing the last Steam Deck LCD model now with just the Steam Deck OLED remaining.

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Valve put up a release candidate for Proton 10.0-4 with lots more Linux / SteamOS gaming fixes

Liam Dawe — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:44:17 +0000

Valve put up a Release Candidate for testing Proton 10.0-4, what will become the main version of the Windows compatibility layer for Linux / SteamOS.

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The excellent BALL x PIT is getting three major updates in 2026

Liam Dawe — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:43:00 +0000

One of my favourite games released in 2025, BALL x PIT from Kenny Sun and Friends / Devolver Digital has sold well enough that it's getting free upgrades.

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Latest Steam Deck update will warn you if an Xbox controller needs upgrading

Liam Dawe — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:31:54 +0000

Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta update that includes a useful tweak to its Xbox controller detection.

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The classic Plague Inc: Evolved gets a new free daily Outbreak Mode

Liam Dawe — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:33:54 +0000

Plague Inc: Evolved is a game about infecting the world by evolving a deadly global plague, and now there's new ways to play it.

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Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven arrives in January

Liam Dawe — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:40 +0000

Developer Massive Monster has revealed the exciting Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven DLC will arrive January 22, 2026 with a new trailer and more info.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong to get a free expansion, Hollow Knight getting a refresh upgrade

Liam Dawe — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:39:35 +0000

Team Cherry just revealed some huge news for both Hollow Knight: Silksong and the original Hollow Knight with some free extras on the way.

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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor gets mid-game saves and CPU optimizations

Liam Dawe — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:36:14 +0000

The excellent bullet heaven Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor has Patch 3 out now which includes the much requested mid-game saving system.

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The popular Megabonk gets a mega update with new content

Liam Dawe — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:06:18 +0000

New content for Megabonk? As if I needed more reasons to load it up. The absolute indie gem survivor-like bullet heaven just got even bigger.

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If you need a new retro boomer shooter check out Ctesiphon

Liam Dawe — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:48:02 +0000

Released in November, Ctesiphon puts you in the role of a Galactic Bounty Hunter extraordinaire in a fresh retro styled futuristic boomer shooter.

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After multiple delays Terminator 2D: NO FATE has launched with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000

Terminator 2D: NO FATE from Bitmap Bureau / Reef Entertainment has released today to give you some retro themed action-platformer goodness.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now Steam Deck Verified with a big update

Liam Dawe — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:44:08 +0000

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 not only won the Game of the Year at TGA 2025, but they also just launched a major upgrade that gets it Steam Deck Verified.

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Overwatch 2 with Season 20 has some very annoying crash-bugs on Linux / SteamOS

Liam Dawe — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:20:49 +0000

Overwatch 2 has launched the big Season 20 update but unfortunately for Linux / SteamOS fans, it comes with some really annoying crash bugs.

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Classic roguelike top-down shooter Nuclear Throne major update 100 out now

Liam Dawe — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:36:20 +0000

A lovely blast from the past of 2015, Nuclear Throne from the revived Vlambeer has update #100 out now with some major additions and improvements.

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GE-Proton 10-26 released with FEX included, improvements for DLSS and game fixes

Liam Dawe — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:40:14 +0000

The Windows compatibility layer GE-Proton 10-26 has released with a bunch of technical improvements, along with various game fixes too.

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Fanatical launch new Play on the Go Bundle - great for Steam Deck and other handhelds

Liam Dawe — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:50:34 +0000

Fanatical are running various new game bundles during their Bundlefestive 2025 event, with a just launched Play on the Go Bundle that's great for Steam Deck.

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Mewgenics will be "100%" Steam Deck compatible at launch

Liam Dawe — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:24:24 +0000

From the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh, Mewgenics is promising to be one of the most interesting roguelites released in forever.

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Pixel-art RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent joins with MicroProse Software and it's now Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:09:46 +0000

Now freshly Steam Deck Verified and with MicroProse Software backing it as publisher, TFC: The Fertile Crescent has a big upgrade out now.

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Here's the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for November 2025 - with Dispatch the winner

Liam Dawe — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:42:35 +0000

It's a fresh month and that means we can take a look and see what's been popular for players on Valve's SteamOS powered handheld the Steam Deck.

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Core Keeper set for a massive update in January with a new boss, automation, new weapons and lots more

Liam Dawe — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:46:39 +0000

This might be the most exciting update for Core Keeper yet bringing in loads of new tools and a big boss battle to the mining sandbox adventure.

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has another patch for Steam Deck and to improve performance for all

Liam Dawe — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:32:59 +0000

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault from Digital Sun and 11 bit studios should run a whole lot smoother for everyone now, and feel better on Valve's Steam Deck.

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Where Winds Meet devs plan improved Steam Deck support

Liam Dawe — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:21:01 +0000

Where Winds Meet continues to be a big hit on Steam and it works quite well on Desktop Linux but it needs a lot of improvements on Valve's Steam Deck.

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Valve release small Proton Experimental update for ARC Raiders, Uno and Far Cry 4

Liam Dawe — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:31:56 +0000

Following on from a bigger Proton Experimental update for Linux / SteamOS last week, a smaller bug-fix update has rolled out for the Windows compatibility tool.

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Cleaning with friends on the go - PowerWash Simulator 2 is now Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:07:15 +0000

After releasing back in October, PowerWash Simulator 2 has been positively received by players and is now Steam Deck Verified.

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The excellent Yet Another Zombie Survivors is finally Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:40:52 +0000

Yet Another Zombie Survivors is one of the best suvivor-likes for its mixture of great action and fun features, and it's finally Steam Deck Verified.

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Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC is the biggest yet launching December 2 with a free update out now

Liam Dawe — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:29:05 +0000

SEGA and Two Point Studios revealed today that not only will the Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC be the biggest yet but it's also arriving really soon.

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Classic racers FlatOut and FlatOut 2 get Steam Achievements, bug fixes and more improvements

Liam Dawe — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:29:05 +0000

ZOOM Platform Media just gave the classic racers FlatOut and FlatOut 2 some more free upgrades, nice to see them continued to be supported.

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God game Reus 2 adds full Steam Deck / SteamOS support in the latest update

Liam Dawe — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:07 +0000

Reus 2 from Abbey Games recently had a big upgrade, and now it's Steam Deck Verified / SteamOS Compatible with full support from the developer.

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Get a nice discount on the Steam Deck LCD during Valve's Black Friday sale

Liam Dawe — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:35:44 +0000

It's Black Friday Monday, because nowadays it's a whole week thing and thanks to Valve you can grab a great deal on the Steam Deck too!

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Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is an adorable looking puzzle game

Liam Dawe — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:02:46 +0000

Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is a puzzle game with a cat that can be in two places at once, and that will no doubt confuse my brain.

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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault enters Early Access and work is ongoing to improve it on Steam Deck

Liam Dawe — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:51:44 +0000

While it's not quite Verified for Steam Deck just yet, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault should be a reasonably good experience.

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Try the demo for Kinsfolk, a casual emotional adventure about fatherhood

Liam Dawe — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:43:53 +0000

Made in the spirit of the likes of Journey, Firewatch, What Remains of Edith Finch - Kinsfolk is a casual adventure about fatherhood.

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Proton Experimental for SteamOS / Linux gets fixes for Marvel Rivals, BlazBlue Centralfiction and more

Liam Dawe — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:26:17 +0000

A fresh Proton Experimental update from Valve for the weekend with various game fixes for SteamOS / Linux.

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The Nightdive Studios enhanced Quake II re-release is now Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:06:42 +0000

With the latest minor update, the newer Quake II re-release that saw Nightdive Studios jump in to improve it is now Steam Deck Verified.

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ARC Raiders is now Steam Deck Verified

Liam Dawe — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:03:27 +0000

Valve recently published a Steam Deck Verified rating for the smash-hit extraction shooter ARC Raiders. I decided to see if it deserved the rating.

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SteamOS 3.7.18 Beta available with a few nuisance bugs being squashed

Liam Dawe — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:56:47 +0000

SteamOS 3.7.18 Beta "Old Enough to Vote" was released by Valve today, bringing in a few more fixes for some annoying sounding issues.

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