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Kitten Space Agency is the spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program

Liam Dawe — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:26:31 +0000

Kitten Space Agency is an in-development spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program from RocketWerkz that you can try right now for free.

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The cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.21.1 makes mod collection installation smoother

Liam Dawe — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:47:03 +0000

The Nexus Mods app team have rolled out another early release for their in-progress successor to Vortex, with v0.21.1 bringing more improvements.

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The cross-platform Nexus Mods app brings a fancy new mod downloads page

Liam Dawe — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:56:43 +0000

The newer in-development cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app has improved again, bringing with it a proper built-in downloads page.

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Nexus Mods app 0.17.2 brings early work on a built-in downloads page and performance improvements

Liam Dawe — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:38:16 +0000

Work is ongoing on the new cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app to support more games, and a smaller release is out now for more testing.

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KDE officially release the first alpha of KDE Linux their new reference implementation OS

Liam Dawe — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:21:32 +0000

The KDE team have been busy, as they're making their own full Linux distro with KDE Linux being a reference implementation OS for Plasma and KDE apps.

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XWVM is a modern Unity engine to play STAR WARS - X-Wing, first Alpha out now

Liam Dawe — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:35:42 +0000

XWVM is a re-implementation mod for STAR WARS - X-Wing made in Unity, allowing you to get a better experience on modern platforms.

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Beyond All Reason, a free and open source RTS gets a big visual overhaul

Liam Dawe — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:54:57 +0000

Beyond All Reason is an incredibly impressive free and open source RTS, with The Lightbringer update out now that's a huge advancement for the visuals. If you love massive battles you need to play this one.

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System76 COSMIC Alpha 7 is out with new accessibility features, global shortcuts and more

Liam Dawe — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:15:23 +0000

System76 continue building up their desktop environment COSMIC, with a 7th Alpha release now available for testing built on top of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS alpha.

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A public alpha of the 'semi-immutable' Manjaro Summit Linux is now available

Liam Dawe — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:54:35 +0000

The future of Linux distributions in many ways seems like immutable may be a good path, and now the Manjaro team want you to test out their own version of it with Manjaro Summit.

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Feed the demons, don't fight them in the deckbuilder Hungry Horrors

Liam Dawe — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:02:37 +0000

Do you love deck-builders? Hungry Horrors is quite an inventive take on the genre where instead of fighting them, you cook for them!

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Playtron GameOS Alpha 3 brings the 'GameLAB' tool for game configuration and remote management

Liam Dawe — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:21:41 +0000

Playtron, the company attempting to build a Linux gaming distribution to take on Valve, Microsoft and others have released GameOS Alpha 3 with a bunch of new features. This includes a new fancy open source tool named GameLAB.

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System76's COSMIC Alpha 5 is here with a new media player, VRR improvements and lots of fixes

Liam Dawe — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:55:02 +0000

Hardware vendor System76 continue building up their new Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a fifth alpha now available for testing.

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Deadlock from Valve drops fixed two-week update cycle to move onto larger updates

Liam Dawe — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:17:33 +0000

While developers at Valve continue building up the invite-only Deadlock, their next-generation MOBA, they're changing up how they do updates for the game.

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PlaytronOS Alpha 2 brings expanded NVIDIA support, more handheld PC support and much more

Liam Dawe — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:04:17 +0000

Playtron continue building up their PlaytronOS / GameOS (they don't seem to have settled properly on a name yet) alternative to SteamOS and Windows with a second Alpha release out now.

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System76 release COSMIC Alpha 2

Liam Dawe — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:58:32 +0000

System76 are continuing to expand and improve their new Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a second Alpha release now available for testing.

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Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support

Liam Dawe — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:17:11 +0000

The Nexus mod platform team continue building up their newer open source and cross-platform mod launcher, with expanded support for Cyberpunk 2077 modding in the new 0.6.0 version out now.

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Square Enix invests in Playtron for their Linux-based PlaytronOS - first Alpha out now

Liam Dawe — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:02:07 +0000

Playtron are quietly building up their Linux-based PlaytronOS behind the scenes, and not only have they released their first Alpha but they've pulled in another investor too.

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System76 desktop environment COSMIC alpha now available to try

Liam Dawe — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:49:47 +0000

System76 have today released the first alpha preview for you to try out COSMIC, their brand new home-grown desktop environment.

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Nexus Mods new cross-platform app adds experimental Cyberpunk 2077 support

Liam Dawe — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:32:47 +0000

On top of fixing up various issues with Stardew Valley modding, the new Alpha of the cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods app introduces experimental Cyberpunk 2077 support.

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Nexus mods want feedback from Linux / Steam Deck users on their new cross-platform app

Liam Dawe — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:41:15 +0000

I wrote about the brand new Nexus mods app before, as it's quite a promising and exciting development for the future of modding (especially for Linux and Steam Deck). And now, they want your feedback.

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KDE Plasma 6 gets a first Alpha release

Liam Dawe — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:42:08 +0000

Nearly 10 years after KDE Plasma 5.0, the launch of KDE Plasma 6.0 is approaching and a first "Megarelease - Alpha" is out now for testing.

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Modrinth make their own launcher for Minecraft modders

Liam Dawe — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:42:25 +0000

Modrinth, the open source modding platform that's gaining popularity, has now announced the first Alpha build of their own launcher to make modding easier for Minecraft fans.

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Stone Kingdoms is an in-development open source remake of Stronghold

Liam Dawe — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:11:07 +0000

Anyone remember the original Stronghold from FireFly Studios? Well, there's an open source remake named Stone Kingdoms.

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The next release of 0 A.D. will have experimental Vulkan API support

Liam Dawe — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:19:53 +0000

0 A.D. is an in-development free and open source RTS, one that's very promising and looks pretty good and the next Alpha version will also feature experimental Vulkan support.

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Beyond All Reason is looking incredible for fans of Total Annihilation / Supreme Commander

Liam Dawe — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:49:12 +0000

Beyond All Reason is an in-development free and open source RTS, based on the SpringRTS game engine and their latest update showcases just how great it looks.

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Castle Game Engine building up towards a huge new release

Liam Dawe — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:34:05 +0000

It's not only Godot Engine that's building towards a big new release. We also have the free and open source Castle Game Engine you might want to keep an eye on.

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CurseForge modding client comes to Linux in Alpha, only supports WoW for now

Liam Dawe — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:32:31 +0000

CurseForge, the popular game modding client, has now officially released an early Alpha version for Linux.

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Google detail more on how Steam on Chrome OS works with Linux

Liam Dawe — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:18:50 +0000

Want to get more info behind the scenes on how Steam for Chrome OS works? It uses Linux but it's a little bit complicated and Google has put out the first in a series of blog posts to talk more about it.

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Valve actually announced Steam for Chrome OS now too

Liam Dawe — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:59:50 +0000

After a bit of a false start with an announcement made too early, Google has now announced Steam for Chrome OS and Chromebooks and now Valve has done their own brief announcement. So it's all officially official now.

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FreeRCT sees a first release trying to capture the feel of RollerCoaster Tycoon

Liam Dawe — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:59:29 +0000

While there is the popular OpenRCT2 for an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, it does rely on the original data files, and so the FreeRCT project aims to be a completely free and open source inspired game.

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Sci-fi building and crew management sim Space Haven Alpha 14 is out

Liam Dawe — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:34:22 +0000

Space Haven from Bugbyte Ltd. continues building up towards something truly special with it blending together spaceship building, exploration and crew management. Alpha 14 is out now with lots of new goodies.

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Developer of Netherguild looking for Alpha testers

Liam Dawe — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:23:55 +0000

Netherguild is an upcoming turn-based tactical roguelite dungeon-crawler that will be offering native Linux support, and you can try out the Alpha version right now.

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Tiny Life is an upcoming pixel-art take on experiences like The Sims

Liam Dawe — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:07:17 +0000

Tiny Life is an upcoming game trying to capture the essence of games like The Sims, but in an isometric pixelart style.

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Plan ahead and heist away in Spirited Thief, with an open Alpha on Steam

Liam Dawe — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:46:39 +0000

Need something fresh this week? How about scouting out and planning for a heist? That's what you'll be doing in Spirited Thief and you can get in on the action early.

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Fly Dangerous is an open source love-letter to the Elite Dangerous racing community

Liam Dawe — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:21:40 +0000

Racing is apparently a thing people do in Elite Dangerous and so one developer has decided to make a game as a love-letter to the community called Fly Dangerous.

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Kingdoms and Castles gets an Alpha version with AI Kingdoms

Liam Dawe — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:29:47 +0000

Kingdoms and Castles is a medieval fantasy city-builder that's getting closer to a colossal-sized update, and now you can try the Alpha version with AI factions.

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Online sandbox adventure Elteria Adventures gets a huge overhaul and opens up a Playtest

Liam Dawe — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:43:11 +0000

Want to try what could potential end up as the next big thing? Elteria Adventures is an upcoming creative online sandbox adventure game and they're accepting testers on Steam through the Playtest feature.

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Retro Commander is a "4X post-apocalyptic RTS" that now has an Alpha available

Liam Dawe — Sat, 29 May 2021 19:54:08 +0000

Want to try your hand at an in-development RTS that has some potential? Check out Retro Commander, from Noble Master Games ( Age of Conquest IV, Demise of Nations).

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First-person hack and slash Lichenvale has an Alpha Demo available

Liam Dawe — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:36:04 +0000

Enjoy classic hack and slashers? Lichenvale looks like it could be promising and you can try out an early build now.

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Try the pre-alpha of Hyperspace Harvest and run a farm on top of a giant space mammal

Liam Dawe — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:57:06 +0000

Top marks for originality and total quirkiness here. Sleeper Games have a pre-alpha build out and available for Linux of their new title Hyperspace Harvest.

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Shield Cat is a thoroughly charming in-development action-adventure with a free demo

Liam Dawe — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:19:07 +0000

With a strange otter/cat as the protagonist, Shield Cat seems like one to keep on your watch list with some really charming visuals and you can try the free demo.

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In the 2D survival game Underlings, you're a monster trying to live a peaceful life

Liam Dawe — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:53:13 +0000

Underlings is a new Early Access 2D survival game where the protagonist is a former monster, trying to get away from their past life and start fresh.

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Mindustry, one of the best open source games around has a huge upgrade in testing

Liam Dawe — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:21:49 +0000

Mindustry, a game that mixes in Factorio with Tower Defence and then goes wild from there is a fantastic example of how good a free and open source game can be.

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Ova Magica blends Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley and Pokemon in the tech demo

Liam Dawe — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:55:27 +0000

Currently available as a tech demo with the developer needing feedback, Ova Magica looks like a promising start of a new casual sim blending lots of different gameplay features.

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EVERSPACE 2 sure does look shiny in the new Alpha footage

Liam Dawe — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 20:20:15 +0000

Open-world space action sim EVERSPACE 2 from ROCKFISH Games has shown off plenty of new footage across multiple events recently and it looks seriously shiny.

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Social deduction hacking game Untrusted looking for stress-test players

Liam Dawe — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:01:20 +0000

Untrusted, an upcoming online indie game of hacking and social deduction inspired by the likes of Werewolf/Mafia genre and others similar is running a free stress-test soon.

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Try the updated free alpha of ski resort builder Snowtopia

Liam Dawe — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:35:32 +0000

Snowtopia, currently in development with a free version available while it's early on continues to be a promising new building sim that has you build a ski resort.

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Verdant Village puts a high-fantasy spin on Stardew Valley styled gameplay - try it free

Liam Dawe — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:41:14 +0000

Currently in development with it classed as being in an "alpha state", Verdant Village seems like a sweet and promising high fantasy alternative to Stardew Valley with some new themes.

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Promising spaceship colony sim 'Space Haven' Alpha 7 out with a Sandbox Mode, Early Access this year

Liam Dawe — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:28:58 +0000

Bugbyte continue expanding their in-development spaceship colony sim, Space Haven, with a huge new Alpha release available.

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Untrusted is an upcoming online multiplayer social deduction game about hacking

Liam Dawe — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:09:16 +0000

Untrusted is similar in idea to other social deduction games like Mafia/Werewolf (amongst plenty of others), only this time it's a bit more nerdy and technical with the hacking idea.

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