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Fight first-person rock-paper-scissors style duels in the deck-builder Handmancers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/fight-first-person-rock-paper-scissors-style-duels-in-the-deck-builder-handmancers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/fight-first-person-rock-paper-scissors-style-duels-in-the-deck-builder-handmancers/
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Fight first-person rock-paper-scissors style duels in the deck-builder Handmancers
Handmancers looks like a fun spin on deck-builders with the first-person view and the rock-paper-scissors style counter system.
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Creature collector EvoCreo 2 gets a demo on Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/creature-collector-evocreo-2-gets-a-demo-on-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/creature-collector-evocreo-2-gets-a-demo-on-steam/
GamingOnLinux
Creature collector EvoCreo 2 gets a demo on Steam
Ahead of Steam Next Fest which is quickly approaching, the creature collector standalone sequel EvoCreo 2 has a demo live now.
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From the creators of SpeedRunners, a demo of Sprint City is live now
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-a-demo-of-sprint-city-is-live-now/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/from-the-creators-of-speedrunners-a-demo-of-sprint-city-is-live-now/
GamingOnLinux
From the creators of SpeedRunners, a demo of Sprint City is live now
Coming from the original creators of the popular competitive platformer SpeedRunners, a first playable demo for Sprint City is live on Steam.
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Bend the market to your will in the roguelike Insider Trading
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/bend-the-market-to-your-will-in-the-roguelike-insider-trading/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/bend-the-market-to-your-will-in-the-roguelike-insider-trading/
GamingOnLinux
Bend the market to your will in the roguelike Insider Trading
Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Stack synergies, trigger price swings, and trade wisely.
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Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. release 28 "Boiorix" is live
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/free-and-open-source-rts-0-a-d-release-28-boiorix-is-live/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/free-and-open-source-rts-0-a-d-release-28-boiorix-is-live/
GamingOnLinux
Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. release 28 "Boiorix" is live
The first release of 0 A.D. that doesn't have an Alpha label attached, as the free and open source RTS has grown up with their faster release schedule.
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Opus Magnum from Zachtronics is getting a big new 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/opus-magnum-from-zachtronics-is-getting-a-big-new-de-re-metallica-dlc/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/opus-magnum-from-zachtronics-is-getting-a-big-new-de-re-metallica-dlc/
GamingOnLinux
Opus Magnum from Zachtronics is getting a big new 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Easily my favourite game from Zachtronics, Opus Magnum is making a return with a big new DLC that's set to arrive on March 17th.
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Widelands, the open source Settlers-like devs plan to ban all AI generated contributions
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/widelands-the-open-source-settlers-like-devs-plan-to-ban-all-ai-generated-contributions/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/widelands-the-open-source-settlers-like-devs-plan-to-ban-all-ai-generated-contributions/
GamingOnLinux
Widelands, the open source Settlers-like, devs plan to ban all AI generated contributions
Widelands is a free and open source Settlers-like strategy game, and their developers appear to be setting a firm stance against any AI generated contributions.
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Slay the Spire 2 arrives March 5 with 4-player co-op
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/slay-the-spire-2-arrives-march-5-with-4-player-co-op/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/slay-the-spire-2-arrives-march-5-with-4-player-co-op/
GamingOnLinux
Slay the Spire 2 arrives March 5 with 4-player co-op
Mega Crit just revealed that Slay the Spire 2 is set to arrive in Early Access on March 5, and we're getting 4-player co-op with the launch.
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It's now easier to install MGSHDFix for Metal Gear games on Linux / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/its-now-easier-to-install-mgshdfix-for-metal-gear-games-on-linux-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/its-now-easier-to-install-mgshdfix-for-metal-gear-games-on-linux-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
It's now easier to install MGSHDFix for Metal Gear games on Linux / Steam Deck
The ace Luxtorpeda project has expanded, and now it makes it real easy to install the popular MGSHDFix pack for various Metal Gear games on Linux / Steam Deck.
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The Steam Deck stock article was amended to note it's out of stock in "the EU in addition to USA, Canada and Japan", as other Asian regions do have some stock left: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-deck-now-out-of-stock-in-europe-in-addition-to-usa-canada-and-japan/
Also adjusted to be clearer on the EU, not Europe specifically.
Also adjusted to be clearer on the EU, not Europe specifically.
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck now out of stock in Europe in addition to USA, Canada and Japan
Unfortunately the stock availability of the Steam Deck has only worsened recently, with Europe now appearing to be completely out of stock.
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Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth arrives April 27, will run "great" on Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/moomintroll-winters-warmth-arrives-april-27-will-run-great-on-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/moomintroll-winters-warmth-arrives-april-27-will-run-great-on-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth arrives April 27, will run "great" on Steam Deck
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is set to arrive on April 27th from the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, giving us another lovely adventure.
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Lexispell is a Balatro-styled roguelike word game with a demo worth trying
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lexispell-is-a-balatro-styled-roguelike-word-game-with-a-demo-worth-trying/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lexispell-is-a-balatro-styled-roguelike-word-game-with-a-demo-worth-trying/
GamingOnLinux
Lexispell is a Balatro-styled roguelike word game with a demo worth trying
Lexispell from MrEliptik is a roguelike that has you spell out words for points with some Balatro-styled mechanics, and the new demo is worth a go.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the new boss trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-new-boss-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-new-boss-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the new boss trailer
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is arriving on March 19th and ahead of release a new trailer shows off one of the boss fights, and it really does look awesome.
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The Wolf Among Us, The Last Express and more join the GOG Preservation Program
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/the-wolf-among-us-the-last-express-and-more-join-the-gog-preservation-program/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/the-wolf-among-us-the-last-express-and-more-join-the-gog-preservation-program/
GamingOnLinux
The Wolf Among Us, The Last Express and more join the GOG Preservation Program
The GOG Preservation Program expands again to include more classic games that will be kept alive with patches from the GOG team like The Wolf Among Us.
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Turn recipes into huge cooking production lines in the new Snacktorio demo
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/turn-recipes-into-huge-cooking-production-lines-in-the-new-snacktorio-demo/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/turn-recipes-into-huge-cooking-production-lines-in-the-new-snacktorio-demo/
GamingOnLinux
Turn recipes into huge cooking production lines in the new Snacktorio demo
Snacktorio is a factory-cooking automation game from the developer of APICO and Mudborne, and looks to be another great indie game to try out.
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Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/
GamingOnLinux
Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades
Wine 11.3 is here bringing more compatibility fixes for running Windows apps and games on Linux systems.
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Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series
Mesa 25.3.6 has released and is the last planned bug fix for this driver series, with the developers now moving on to focus on Mesa 26 and beyond.
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NVIDIA hiring Linux driver engineers to help with Vulkan, Proton and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/nvidia-hiring-linux-driver-engineers-to-help-with-vulkan-proton-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/nvidia-hiring-linux-driver-engineers-to-help-with-vulkan-proton-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA hiring Linux driver engineers to help with Vulkan, Proton and more
NVIDIA have multiple job listings available for Linux developers - this could be your chance to improve Linux gaming if you have the skills.
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Intel hiring GPU driver engineers for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/intel-hiring-gpu-driver-engineers-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/intel-hiring-gpu-driver-engineers-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Intel hiring GPU driver engineers for Linux
It's not just NVIDIA hiring to improve their Linux graphics drivers, as Intel are also looking for multiple new driver engineers.
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Kerbal Space Program spiritual successor Kitten Space Agency now has a Linux version
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kerbal-space-program-spiritual-successor-kitten-space-agency-now-providing-linux-builds/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kerbal-space-program-spiritual-successor-kitten-space-agency-now-providing-linux-builds/
GamingOnLinux
Kerbal Space Program spiritual successor Kitten Space Agency now has a Linux version
Kitten Space Agency is a promising upcoming space simulation game that's pretty much a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program and now for Linux too.
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