New Steam Games with Native Linux Builds with Dodo Duckie and Tormentum II - 2026-07-29 Edition

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Between 2026-07-22 and 2026-07-29 there were 147 New Steam games released with Native Linux builds. For reference, during the same time, there were 918 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 16 % of total released titles. The highlight from this week is a cute game where you play a duck, Dodo Duckie that mixes 2D and 3D view switched to make you solve puzzles in a clever way.

Dodo Duckie

And there’s Tormentum II that lets you explore Giger-inspired nightmares with meaningful choices to make.

Full list below!

ARCHON SOUL

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by PolyGryph and published by Goblinz Publishing, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Strategy

About the game: Archon Soul is a 2D roguelike dice-builder where you create powerful dice using swappable faces, runes, and bodies with unique effects. ​Draft spells, craft powerful synergies, defeat challenging enemies, and conquer the Archon’s palace.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (47 positive / 7 negative) — Players praise the satisfying dice-crafting mechanics as a fresh take on the roguelike genre, comparing it favorably to Spellrogue and Slay the Spire. The rune system and spell synergies are highlighted as particularly engaging. Some criticism notes limited build variety in early characters compared to competitors, but overall sentiment is that this is an exciting new entry in the dice-builder subgenre with strong potential for future updates.

SNEKROMANCY

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by Final Screw, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie, Strategy

About the game: Slither, devour, and raise an undead army in a snake-meets-bullet-heaven action roguelite. Stack minions and unique relics, survive massive hordes, and conquer procedurally generated dungeons.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (8 positive / 1 negative) — Reviewers enthusiastically describe this as a brilliant fusion of classic Snake mechanics with Vampire Survivors-style gameplay and Tower Escape elements. The retro pixel art, baroque death metal chiptune soundtrack, and strategic depth are widely praised. One minor complaint mentions slight input lag on snake movement, but overall sentiment is extremely positive for the price point.

UGOKU SUSHI BAR

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and published by Rogue Duck Interactive, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: Become a sushi chef in a cozy Japanese conveyor belt sushi bar! 🍣 Prepare sushi on your crafting table, serve quirky customers, learn new recipes, unlock fresh ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and build relationships with your regular customers.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (83 positive / 11 negative) — Players love the cozy, relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of classic cooking flash games like Sue’s Ramen Shop. The adorable art style and seasonal recipe system are highlights. Some criticism points to repetitive late-game tasks (especially manual dishwashing), occasional bugs with order tracking, and a desire for more automation upgrades. Overall considered an excellent chill management sim despite minor polish issues.

SPACE IMPERIA 4X

Released on 28 Jul, 2026, developed by Breich Games and published by Breich Games, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Strategy

About the game: A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.

Steam Reviews: Positive (21 positive / 3 negative) — Board game fans praise this as an excellent digital implementation that streamlines gameplay while maintaining strategic depth. The shorter play sessions compared to traditional space 4X games are appreciated. Common criticisms include a clunky UI reminiscent of older interfaces, AI needing improvement, and missing board game expansions (though developers are actively patching bugs). Recommended for GMT fans who want faster matches.

SIR, WE HAVE AN ORC PROBLEM

Released on 28 Jul, 2026, developed by Mumpitz Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is an incremental-style tower defense game where you face an overwhelming number of orcs. Greet them with even more bullets, bombs and lasers!

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (1089 positive / 158 negative) — The massive orc hordes rendered on-screen are the standout feature, delivering satisfying spectacle as thousands of enemies flow like a green river. Players enjoy the incremental progression and tower placement strategy reminiscent of classic browser TD games. Main criticisms center around limited content for the price (only ~12 levels), repetitive grinding to unlock upgrades, lack of enemy variety beyond size differences, and minimal strategic depth after initial setup. Best suited as a casual second-monitor experience rather than deep strategy gameplay.

DODO DUCKIE

Released on 23 Jul, 2026, developed by BornMonkie and published by Solo Game. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie

About the game: Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (59 positive / 1 negative) — Universally praised for its clever perspective-switching mechanic between 2D and 3D, which creates genuinely innovative puzzles without becoming frustrating. The cute duck protagonist, charming characters, family-friendly tone, and polished presentation are highlights. Players appreciate that the game respects their time with a tight ~6-hour experience rather than padded content. Minor complaints include stiff running controls and some uneven difficulty spikes in later worlds.

TORMENTUM II

Released on 23 Jul, 2026, developed by OhNoo Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie

About the game: Wake up inside the nightmare world you created in this standalone, hand-drawn dark fantasy point-and-click adventure with psychological horror elements. Explore islands, solve puzzles, and make morally ambiguous choices that lead to multiple endings. Inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive (96 positive / 2 negative) — A long-awaited sequel praised for its breathtaking hand-drawn art inspired by Giger and Beksinski, with every scene described as museum-worthy. The dark fantasy atmosphere, moody soundtrack, and meaningful choices leading to multiple endings are highly commended. Some note the puzzles lean easier than hardcore fans might prefer, and technical simplicity (no walking animations) is typical of classic point-and-click adventures but worth noting for newcomers. A must-play for atmospheric adventure game enthusiasts.

HILLFORTS

Released on 22 Jul, 2026, developed by Five Head Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Strategy

About the game: Hillforts is a medieval card-based autobattler. Build an army, research technologies, upgrade your units, and siege the enemy castle!

Steam Reviews: Positive (25 positive / 3 negative) — Players enjoy this as an addictive roguelike autobattler with historical civilization themes reminiscent of Age of Empires. The card-based unit progression and tech tree provide good replayability, while quick match times make it ideal for Steam Deck or casual sessions. Common feedback requests better AI consistency (sometimes too weak, sometimes surprisingly strong), more faction-specific units to differentiate civilizations, additional game modes like local multiplayer, and balance adjustments for certain overpowered cards. Solid foundation with room for growth.

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