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Proton-CachyOS update brings automatic HDR, Wayland improvements and more bug fixes
The community-made compatibility layer Proton-CachyOS has a new release out with more advancements for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/proton-cachyos-update-brings-automatic-hdr-wayland-improvements-and-more-bug-fixes/
Proton-CachyOS update brings automatic HDR, Wayland improvements and more bug fixes
The community-made compatibility layer Proton-CachyOS has a new release out with more advancements for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Path of Exile 1 & 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), Exanima and more
Valve updated Proton Experimental on June 10th to bring more bug fixes for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS systems. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-path-of-exile-1-2-guild-wars-2-call-of-duty-2003-exanima-and-more/
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Path of Exile 1 & 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), Exanima and more
Valve updated Proton Experimental on June 10th to bring more bug fixes for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS systems. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode
We are hopefully (finally) getting close to the stable release of SteamOS 3.8 now, with another small Beta update with some needed fixes. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/steamos-3-8-8-beta-brings-fixes-for-msi-claw-controls-in-desktop-mode/
SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode
We are hopefully (finally) getting close to the stable release of SteamOS 3.8 now, with another small Beta update with some needed fixes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 3.8.7 Beta brings improvements for Intel handhelds, audio popping and other fixes
Valve released another update to the SteamOS 3.8 Beta bringing some great sounding improvements for upcoming Intel handhelds and other fixes. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/steamos-3-8-7-beta-brings-improvements-for-intel-handhelds-audio-popping-and-other-fixes/
SteamOS 3.8.7 Beta brings improvements for Intel handhelds, audio popping and other fixes
Valve released another update to the SteamOS 3.8 Beta bringing some great sounding improvements for upcoming Intel handhelds and other fixes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
New Steam Machine Release Window Officially Dropped By Valve
Valve has provided a long-awaited update to the Steam Machine's release plans. Potential customers have been patiently expecting key information on the new SteamOS gaming PC for months now, namely when it will release and how much it will cost. We still do not have an answer to the latter, but...
There's new games to claim and keep with Amazon Prime for June via Amazon Luna
Sub to Amazon Prime? You can claim some games to keep via Amazon Luna (formerly Prime Gaming) - here's what you can grab for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Read the full article here:...
There's new games to claim and keep with Amazon Prime for June via Amazon Luna
Sub to Amazon Prime? You can claim some games to keep via Amazon Luna (formerly Prime Gaming) - here's what you can grab for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Forza Horizon 6, Homeworld 2, SHOGUN: Total War and more
Valve released another small update to Proton Experimental for June 1st, to bring in some fixes for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-forza-horizon-6-homeworld-2-shogun-total-war-and-more/
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Forza Horizon 6, Homeworld 2, SHOGUN: Total War and more
Valve released another small update to Proton Experimental for June 1st, to bring in some fixes for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Valve's Latest Price Update Is Terrible News For Steam Machine
Through no fault of its own, Valve has chosen an awful time to release the Steam Machine. The concept is enticing; a gaming PC running on SteamOS. It's an interesting middle-ground between traditional PC gaming and home consoles, and the device has been promoted as easily transferable between desk...
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta is out now for testing, with some exciting additions for anyone wanting to see improved hardware support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/steamos-3-8-6-beta-brings-expanded-handheld-support-initial-hdmi-vrr-for-devices-with-native-hdmi-output/
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta is out now for testing, with some exciting additions for anyone wanting to see improved hardware support. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and more
More Linux / SteamOS gaming improvements arrive from Valve with a new update to Proton Experimental. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-subnautica-2-war-thunder-far-cry-4-and-more/
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and more
More Linux / SteamOS gaming improvements arrive from Valve with a new update to Proton Experimental. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
World of Tanks: HEAT released free on Steam and works on Linux / SteamOS
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/world-of-tanks-heat-released-free-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos/
World of Tanks: HEAT released free on Steam and works on Linux / SteamOS
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Guide: Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?
Want to switch from Windows to Linux / SteamOS but concerned about games with anti-cheat on Linux? Here's all you need to know on what you can play. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/anticheat-check-which-competitive-games-actually-work-on-linux
Guide: Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?
Want to switch from Windows to Linux / SteamOS but concerned about games with anti-cheat on Linux? Here's all you need to know on what you can play. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
New SteamOS update finally fixes one of the Steam Deck's most irritating bugs
Valve has just released the latest beta version of SteamOS that brings with it a massive list of bug fixes and tweaks to the Steam Deck's operating system, including patching one of the more irritating issues we've encountered with the Steam Deck OLED. SteamOS 3.8.5 Beta: Second Clutch isn't just...
New SteamOS update finally fixes one of the Steam Deck's most irritating bugs
The SteamOS 3.8.5 Beta update includes many other Steam Deck fixes and has updates for other devices, too, such as the Asus ROG Ally.
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