The Linux Rain Linux General/Gaming News, Reviews and Tutorials

Articles found under tag: real-time-strategy

Space Pioneer - an ambitious Kickstarter project promising day one Linux support

By

"Created by real world astronauts, scientists and architects. Build vast colonies and cities. Explore the many unknowns of our universe!" That's the tagline of the ambitious space sim/real time strategy game Kickstarter project by Space Enigma Studios, who is also promising day one Linux…

Read Article

News Elsewhere

Linux Today

KDE’s X11 Support to Continue Until Plasma 7

KDE has separated KWin X11 and KWin Wayland. Wayland takes priority, but X11 remains maintained until Plasma 7.

The post KDE’s X11 Support to Continue Until Plasma 7 appeared first on Linux Today.

CPU Load: Everything You Need To Know to Manage it

Discover essential insights on CPU load management. Learn how to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance your system's efficiency effectively.

The post CPU Load: Everything You Need To Know to Manage it appeared first on Linux Today.

How To Install Kernel 6.14 RC6 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems

Discover the step-by-step guide to install Kernel 6.14 RC6 on Ubuntu, Debian, and their derivatives. Enhance your system's performance today!

The post How To Install Kernel 6.14 RC6 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems appeared first on Linux Today.

How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25

Learn to run your favorite Windows applications and games on Linux with CrossOver 25. Enhance your Linux setup and enjoy seamless compatibility now!

The post How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25 appeared first on Linux Today.

XPipe: Access and Manage Your Entire Server Infrastructure Locally

Well, say hello to XPipe! Think of it as your one-stop shop for managing all your servers and online spaces from your very own computer.

The post XPipe: Access and Manage Your Entire Server Infrastructure Locally appeared first on Linux Today.

GIMP 3.0 – What’s New + Installation Instructions For Ubuntu (via Snap And FlatPak)

As you may know, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source image editing software used a lot on Linux systems, as a free alternative of Adobe Photoshop (that can be used hand-in-hand with Inkscape).

The post GIMP 3.0 – What’s New + Installation Instructions For Ubuntu (via Snap And FlatPak) appeared first on Linux Today.

Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation, Are Merging

Learn about the merger of the Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation, a transformative move to strengthen open-source infrastructure and development.

The post Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation, Are Merging appeared first on Linux Today.

How To Install Darktable 5.0.1 On Ubuntu, Linux Mint And Derivative Systems (Via PPA, Snap And FlatPak)

As you may already know, Darktable is a free and open-source photography workflow application for image editing (that be used hand-in-hand with GIMP) with good support for Linux, Mac OSX, Solaris and Windows.

The post How To Install Darktable 5.0.1 On Ubuntu, Linux Mint And Derivative Systems (Via PPA, Snap And FlatPak) appeared first on Linux Today.

PeerTube 7.1 Expands Podcast 2.0 and Apple Podcast Support

PeerTube 7.1 open-source decentralized video platform released with improved podcast support, better playback stability, and more.

The post PeerTube 7.1 Expands Podcast 2.0 and Apple Podcast Support appeared first on Linux Today.

7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Discord Clients

Discover the 7 best free and open source Linux Discord clients. Enhance your communication experience with these top picks tailored for Linux users.

The post 7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Discord Clients appeared first on Linux Today.

GamingOnLinux Latest Articles

GOG Spring Sale 2025 is live with lots of discounts

GOG have launched their 2025 Spring Sale and with there's plenty of discounts for those of you who prefer the DRM free store..Read the full article…

Unique platformer Ruffy and the Riverside with a copy and paste mechanic releases June 26

Ruffy and the Riverside could be one of the best platformers of 2025, and it's going to release with Native Linux support on June 26th..Read the full…

The UPERFECT UMax 24 is a gorgeous addition to any desk

In need of a new monitor? UPERFECT sent over a review unit of the UPERFECT UMax 24 and I've come away from it thoroughly impressed with it..Read the…

Must-have Native Linux games under £15 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

I've already covered what I think are the must-have Steam Deck deals in the Steam Spring Sale 2025, but what if you're someone who specifically shops…

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta released

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and for macOS hardware Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta are both now available for some testing to help make another great Linux…

Palworld cross-play has arrived along with a new cosmetic system and Pal transfers between worlds

Pocketpair have released the latest update for their smash-hit monster catching game Palworld, bringing cross-play for all platforms along with other…

ckb-next adds support for two more Corsair devices on Linux and fixes a major bug for multiple others

Much like we have OpenRazer and Polychromatic for Razer devices on Linux, we also have the constantly updated community supported ckb-next for better…

Steam Beta improves download speed of Steam Client updates on Linux / Steam Deck and other fixes

Valve just released a fresh Steam Client Beta available for all platforms that includes some feature tweaks and a healthy injection of bug…

World of Goo 2 is coming to Steam 'very soon' with the store page now up

2D BOY / Tomorrow Corporation have announced that following it being an exclusive to the Epic Games Store and their own store on PC, that World of…

NVIDIA 570.133.07 driver released for Linux with bug fixes

Following on from the big stable release back in late February that gave us VRR for multiple displays and various bug fixes, NVIDIA have released…

War Thunder major Hornet's Sting update adds Ray Tracing for AMD and intel GPUs

War Thunder has been updated with the first major expansion of 2025. Titled Hornet’s Sting it adds in Ray Tracing support for AMD and Intel…

Half-Life 2 RTX demo has launched on Steam

Half-Life 2 RTX now has a demo available on Steam for those of you who want to check out what Orbifold Studios have done to the Valve classic with…

Stardew Valley modding on Linux / Steam Deck takes a step with the Nexus Mods app

The team at Nexus Mods have released a new version of their open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app, with Stardew Valley modding now considered…

Discord wants developers to stick it inside their games with a new SDK

One of the great things about modern online gaming is how (usually) easy it is to link up with friends. You have your friends list on Steam, GOG,…

Surprisingly, Valve rated Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced and Rainbow Six Siege as Steam Deck Playable

Even though both of them have anti-cheat that blocks Linux platforms from playing online, Valve have suddenly rated both Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced…

Must-have Steam Deck games under £10 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

With the Steam Spring Sale 2025 in full swing now, here's some updated recommendations for games to grab for the Steam Deck..Read the full article on…

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now

Not gaming news but big news in the open source world - the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now..Read the full…

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues

Valve have released a quick follow-up update to the big SteamOS 3.7 preview on Steam Deck to fix up some issues people have been reporting with the…

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 47: Before I Was Born

So far the oldest game binary I have launched has been the original Linux port of Doom. This brought me back to 1994, both the year I was born and…

Atomfall from Rebellion is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Rebellion are set to release Atomfall on March 27th, their survival-action game inspired by real-life events set in Northern England. The good news…

CS:Legacy announced as a full standalone remake of Counter-Strike 1.6

For classic Counter-Strike fans, you may want to keep an eye out for the just announced CS:Legacy from the team behind CSPromod. This is not a mod…

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Steam Deck Verified

Initially Ubisoft said it wouldn't be supported, then they said it would be and now Valve have said that Assassin's Creed Shadows is Steam Deck…

Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV announced with next major expansion in April

Paradox have announced Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV, the next expansion pass for their popular strategy game. One DLC is already available, with…

Nightingale gets font improvements for Steam Deck

Nightingale from Inflexion Games continues improvements during Early Access, with the latest patch out now with the developer trying to get it Steam…

Supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape is finally out - Linux version delayed

12 years after the successful Kickstarter, the supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape has finally seen a release. Although the Native…

CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions

Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more with CoolerControl. A big 2.0 release is out now..Read the full…

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux

Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to…

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) version 0.7.2 is out now bringing with it expanded hardware support for AMD GPUs along with new features for…

Mech combat game Mechanized Corps: Rebirth arrives in Early Access

Back in 2014 the mech combat game Dark Horizons: Mechanized Corps arrived on Steam in Early Access but it was eventually abandoned. Now, a few of the…

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the…

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified

Another seriously impressive milestone has been hit. The Steam Deck now has 18,000 games that Valve have rated to be either Playable or…

NVIDIA RTX Remix released, plus Half-Life 2 RTX demo arrives March 18 - looking way too bright

NVIDIA have released NVIDIA RTX Remix, their modding platform that allows developers to enhance games with full ray tracing. Additionally, Half-Life…

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 14th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 14th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and…

As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm

Ignoring one smaller market while gleefully supporting another, Epic Games have announced they're getting Fortnite along with Epic Online Services…

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 announced and in development

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was clearly a big success, so much so that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has now been officially announced as in…

Former Blue Systems devs form Techpaladin Software to work on KDE with Valve as their first client

Here's one I missed from earlier this week. KDE developer Nate Graham announced the formation of an open source consultancy company called…

PowerWash Simulator 2 announced for release in 2025 with split-screen co-op

Ah hell, here we go again, I'm going to be hooked on it. FuturLab have revealed PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming and it will be this year too..Read…

SILENT HILL f has now been fully revealed with a new trailer

Originally revealed back in 2022, KONAMI have now properly lifted the lid on SILENT HILL f and graced us with a new trailer..Read the full article on…

330 million hours played on Steam Deck in 2024 up 64% from 2023 - Steam Year In Review 2024

Valve have released their Steam Year In Review 2024 and it's full of interesting data, as well as going over all the changes Valve made to Steam…

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios just got a dedicated performance fix in the latest SteamOS Beta update for Steam Deck..Read the full article…

DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck

DXVK is a tool used by Proton that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan. It's one of the projects that enables Windows games to run so well…

Steam Spring Sale 2025 is live now - here's some great budget games for Steam Deck / Linux

Valve have launched the first of their planned four major seasonal sales for 2025, with the Steam Spring Sale launched featuring plenty of big…

Fast-paced turn-based tactics game Warside for fans of Advance Wars launches April 14

It looks very much like Advance Wars. LAVABIRD and First Break Labs have announced that Warside is set for launch now on April 14th..Read the full…

Palworld is getting crossplay in 'late March'

Pocketpair have announced that sometime real soon you'll be able to team up with players across different platforms in the popular monster catcher…

Hello Sunshine has you walking in the shadow of a giant robot so you're not fried by the sun

Just announced from Red Thread Games (Dreamfall Chapters, Draugen, Dustborn) is Hello Sunshine, a mysterious survival game where you're following a…

Moon Studios developer of Ori and No Rest for the Wicked goes 'fully independent'

Some good industry news for you today. Moon Studios who made Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps and their current Early Access…

Bazzite Linux announced two new editions designed for game developers

Bazzite Linux, a popular choice for people wanting to put Linux on their handhelds or living room PC, is getting two new editions designed to help…

Spell-combining co-op survivor-like The Spell Brigade adds a new character and a new game mode

A game that continues to review well by players, with it hitting a good sales milestone not long after launch, The Spell Brigade from Bolt Blaster…

Here's what was shown off during the Humble Games Showcase 2025

The Humble Games Showcase 2025 just recently went live and with it we have some new game announcements and trailers. So here's what you might have…

A Sweeping Journey Down The Path In The Woods: Slay The Princess Pristine Cut Interview

When you make your way out of the cabin in the woods at the end of a production cycle, what happens next? With the release of Slay The Princess: The…