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Games: Steam Deck UI, Vulkan, Harmony's Odyssey, and More

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Oct 28, 2022

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Steam Deck UI comes to Desktop in Beta to replace Big Picture Mode

↺ Steam Deck UI comes to Desktop in Beta to replace Big Picture Mode

> Valve has finally done what a lot have been waiting for, made the Steam Deck UI available for desktops although it's only available in the Steam Client Beta for now.

Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translator VKD3D-Proton version 2.7 out now

↺ Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translator VKD3D-Proton version 2.7 out now

> Here is an absolutely huge open source release! VKD3D-Proton, the translation tech used in Steam Play Proton to translate Direct3D 12 to Vulkan for Steam Deck / Linux version 2.7 is out now.

Dark Reign: The Future of War, a true classic RTS is being remade in OpenRA

↺ Dark Reign: The Future of War, a true classic RTS is being remade in OpenRA

> Anyone else remember Dark Reign: The Future of War? Released back in 1997, it's a real classic and at the time it had some pretty favourable reviews too. The good news is that it's being rebuilt by fans using OpenRA.

Wonderful looking puzzle adventure Harmony's Odyssey lands on Linux / Steam Deck

↺ Wonderful looking puzzle adventure Harmony's Odyssey lands on Linux / Steam Deck

> Harmony's Odyssey from developer MythicOwl is a� 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic and now it is available for Linux and works well on Steam Deck.

Guide a convoy through a ruined world in the Sandwalkers prologue demo

↺ Guide a convoy through a ruined world in the Sandwalkers prologue demo

> Sounding a bit like Vagrus - The Riven Realms, we have the upcoming game Sandwalkers from Goblinz Studio and the new prologue demo Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan. The demo already has Native Linux support, and the full game will too (the developer confirmed this to GOL).

Valve giving out a free Dota 2 Swag Bag with Battle Pass, Dota Plus and more

↺ Valve giving out a free Dota 2 Swag Bag with Battle Pass, Dota Plus and more

> This is pretty great, and a nice way to pull more people into The International 2022. Valve are giving out a bunch of freebies for all Dota 2 players.

Comedy adventure McPixel 3 releases November 14th

↺ Comedy adventure McPixel 3 releases November 14th

> Ready for another point and click adventure? McPixel 3, yes they skipped the number 2, is heading to Linux and Steam Deck on November 14th.

Get a free copy of Genesis Alpha One during the GOG Halloween Sale

↺ Get a free copy of Genesis Alpha One during the GOG Halloween Sale

> For those of you that continue to prefer GOG for your gaming needs, they're now having a big Halloween Sale.

Valve finally clears up Steam game release dates, also adjusts pricing

↺ Valve finally clears up Steam game release dates, also adjusts pricing

> Two important pieces of info today for both players and game developers, as it will affect both quite a bit with release date changes and pricing changes.

Thoughts on the official Steam Deck Docking Station

↺ Thoughts on the official Steam Deck Docking Station

> After having and playing with the official Steam Deck Docking Station, here's some thoughts on the experience. Note: personal purchase.

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