Here's some interesting Native Linux demos in Steam Next Fest Oct 26

20 Oct 2026 at 9:51 am UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand

For those of you who prefer games that have Native Linux versions, I've gone through Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition to pick some out for you.

Since it can be an issue - I've specifically picked games with no AI notice. Something that's getting increasingly difficult to sift through. I found some gems though, across multiple different genres - so here's a bunch that I consider worth looking into!

Heir of the Dog

"A hilariously British point & click adventure. After drinking his uncle's secret formula, Cummerbund Bandersnatch undergoes a monstrous transformation. Solve puzzles, manipulate time and uncover the truth behind Victorian London's most secret society as you regain your humanity."

Half Grip

"Get hooked on this brutal one-handed roguelike combat racing game where every action could end in a crash. Steer, shoot and reload - each split-second counts as you compete against armed rivals across atmospheric tracks rendered in harsh pixelated detail."

It has a Native Linux demo - it's not advertised though.

Gothic Steel

"Gothic Steel is a grimdark, retro, survivor-like, wave shooter. Command a heavily armed tank against the horde, assemble your crew, and forge an unstoppable war machine."

It has a Native Linux demo - it's not advertised though.

Of Dice and Minions

"Roll five dice and chase poker hands to summon a minion army, then watch it fight. Hold, reroll, recruit, and counter your way down 100 floors in this roguelite auto battler."

Tin Coffins

"You are Talon-22, a combat clone printed this shift, and twenty-one of you didn't come home. A cel-shaded mech roguelite shooter: short, lethal squad battles through procedurally generated war-torn cities, against enemy squads that flank, suppress and hold the line. Die, and the next you deploys."

Melvor Idle 2

"Embark on a brand new adventure building upon its predecessor. Melvor Idle 2 expands the world with deeper mechanics and greater challenges. Master new Skills, face powerful Combat challenges, or uncover the history of the world via Quests, all while enjoying zen-like progression."

DEEP SIX

"A post-WW1 stealth action game where equipment is scarce, and time of day, weather, sound, movement, and position can all betray your position. Avoid, distract, knockout or kill as you traverse unique locations, sabotage war machines, save your comrades, and take down elite soldiers."

Night Cart: The Immortal Plague

"A first-person gothic adventure where you drive a horse-drawn cart through plague-ridden Transylvania alongside an immortal woman, exploring forgotten places, battling desperate foes, uncovering ancient secrets, and searching for the legendary Count Saint Germain."

ATOM RPG 2

"A New Open-World Era of ATOM Begins! 1,225 km² of the Caspian Wastes! Open-world survival game with a story-rich CRPG soul, co-op or alone, vehicles, sandbox, crafting, and strange encounters."

They also recently updated the original ATOM with a new DLC too.

Letterbane

"A dark fantasy roguelite where words are your weapons. Draw magical letter stones, build words to attack, collect powerful items and combine elemental synergies as you fight your way through increasingly dangerous enemies."

Passion

"A story-driven 16-bit-style JRPG blending noir mystery, comedy, horror, and psychedelic weirdness. Investigate a strange town, explore dangerous dungeons, and master tactical ATB-inspired combat where timing, status effects, and preparation matter."

Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior

"A brutal action game set in a collapsing sci-fi nightmare. Battle biomechanical mutants, traverse shifting landscapes, and uncover fragments of your lost mind as you descend into a twisted post-apocalyptic world."

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