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- 1Power Network Tycoon grid simulation game officially released▼Power Network Tycoon: power grid simulation officially released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/power-netwo
Power Network Tycoon, a power grid simulation and management game, has been officially released. The game lets players build and run electrical networks, combining physics-based simulation with tycoon-style management, and it is available on Steam with Linux support. Linux gaming outlets are highlighting the launch, noting its appeal to simulation fans on open-source platforms.
- 2dwproton 11.0-14 released for Linux gaming●dwproton: version 11.0-14 released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/dwproton-11-0-14-released/ # Linux # Gam
A new version of dwproton, 11.0-14, has been released, offering updated Proton and Wine-based tooling for running Windows games on Linux. The release was announced via PlayingTux, a site covering Linux gaming, and tagged with Linux and gaming topics. Linux gamers typically follow these updates closely since each build can bring compatibility fixes and improved performance for titles running through Steam or standalone.
- 3OpenLogi v0.8.10 released as open-source Logitech Options+ alternative●OpenLogi: open-source alternative to Logitech Options+ released in version v0.8.10 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/2
OpenLogi, an open-source alternative to Logitech's Options+ configuration software, has been released in version v0.8.10. The tool lets users, particularly on Linux, adjust their Logitech peripherals without proprietary software, and the new release is being shared among Linux and open-source gaming communities.
- 4OpenSave v2.4.0 adds end-to-end encryption●OpenSave: version v2.4.0 brings end-to-end encryption https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/opensave-v240-release
OpenSave, an open-source save manager popular with Linux gamers and Steam Deck users, has released version v2.4.0, which introduces end-to-end encryption for synced save data. The update aims to give players stronger protection when backing up or transferring game saves across devices. Coverage so far has been modest, with the release circulating mainly among Linux gaming and open-source communities.
- 5DEFCON: 20th Anniversary Edition Released●DEFCON: 20th Anniversary Edition released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/defcon-20th-anniversary-edition-r
Introversion's nuclear-war strategy game DEFCON has received a 20th Anniversary Edition. The rerelease of the 2006 title is noted for its Linux support and availability on Steam, drawing interest from the Linux gaming community and longtime strategy fans celebrating the game's milestone.
- 6Defold Engine ships version 1.13.2●Defold Engine: version 1.13.2 released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/defold-v1132-released/ # Linux # Gam
The Defold Foundation has released version 1.13.2 of its Defold game engine, a free, open-source tool used to build 2D and 3D games across platforms, including Linux. The point update is being shared among Linux gaming and game development communities, where Defold is a popular lightweight alternative to engines like Unity and Godot.
- 7ES-DE 3.5.0 Released for Retro Gamers●ES-DE (EmulationStation Desktop Edition): version 3.5.0 released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/es-de-v350
ES-DE, the EmulationStation Desktop Edition front-end for retro game emulators, has released version 3.5.0. The open-source tool, popular among Linux gamers, lets users browse and launch games across multiple emulators from one interface. The update is drawing attention in Linux gaming and retro gaming communities, where the front-end is widely used and its releases are closely followed.
- 8PipeASIO 1.9.1 brings ASIO bridging to PipeWire●PipeASIO: ASIO bridge for PipeWire released in version 1.9.1 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/pipeasio-v191-
PipeASIO, a bridge that lets ASIO audio applications work with the PipeWire sound server on Linux, has been released in version 1.9.1. The update is drawing attention among Linux audio and Linux gaming users, as ASIO support matters for pro audio software and Windows titles run through Wine. The release should make low-latency audio setups easier to configure on PipeWire-based systems.
- 94X Roguelike Embersong: History Is Yours Released●Embersong: History Is Yours released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/embersong-history-is-yours-released/ #
The strategy game Embersong: History Is Yours has been released. It combines 4X and roguelike elements and is playable on Linux through Steam, a point highlighted by Linux gaming communities sharing the launch. Little detail beyond the release itself has circulated so far, so reception and sales figures remain to be seen.