New Steam Games with Native Linux Builds, including Fields of Mistria - 2026-08-05 Edition

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Between 2026-07-29 and 2026-08-05 there were 138 New Steam games released with Native Linux builds. For reference, during the same time, there were 926 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 14.9 % of total released titles. A high percentage, with the spiritual successor of Stardew Valley, Fields of Mistria - which has been very well received so far, apparently superior to its inspiration in almost every aspect.

Fields of Mistria

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I’M NO DEMONLORD

Released on 5 Aug, 2026, developed by NiaoWu Studio and published by Edigger. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

About the game: "I’m No Demonlord" is a Roguelike shooter bullet hell game. High freedom in mechanics leads to unique playthroughs. As a demon-possessed hero, battle enemies, grow, and unveil dark schemes. Can he accept his new role? Save "kinds" or destroy "outsiders"? Good or evil? The choice is yours.

Steam Reviews Summary (Very Positive - 51/2): Players love the rich build variety and satisfying gameplay loop, comparing it favorably to Brotato while noting its own unique identity with path-planning elements reminiscent of Arknights’ roguelike mode. The cute art style and accessible difficulty make it great for newcomers, though veteran roguelite fans may find some mechanics familiar. Two-player co-op is a welcome addition. Some mention performance drops in late-game bullet-heavy builds and steep difficulty spikes at higher erosion levels (60+). Overall praised as an excellent entry point into the genre with tons of replayability through diverse character classes and synergies.

FIELDS OF MISTRIA

Released on 5 Aug, 2026, developed by NPC Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, RPG, Simulation

About the game: Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

Steam Reviews Summary (Overwhelmingly Positive - 26,642/706): Universally praised as a spiritual successor to Stardew Valley that improves on nearly every quality-of-life aspect. Players love the dynamic NPC location map, shops open 24/7 with honor-system payments, no fishing minigame frustration, and extensive character dialogue that makes you feel truly part of the town community. The art style is described as adorable with a cozy anime aesthetic. Major complaints center on poor official Chinese translation quality (many prefer previous community patches) and some performance issues after an engine change during early access. One reviewer mentions it works well on Steam Deck with mouse input, though not yet verified.

HEXSTORM: TEARS OF ARCADIA

Released on 3 Aug, 2026, developed by Tearevo, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Strategy

About the game: HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with roguelike structure. Build your flying fortress, upgrade your ship, and combine powerful boosts. Every battle is unique. Uncover the mystery of the fallen captain.

Steam Reviews Summary (Mostly Positive - 14/5): A mixed but generally favorable reception for this tactical tower defense with roguelite elements. Players appreciate the surprising strategic depth beneath casual-looking visuals, nice soundtrack, and varied mission environments (air, ground, swamp). However, several reviewers criticize heavy RNG factors—towers fire at closest enemies regardless of priority, wasting AoE effects—and tedious meta-progression grinding when stuck on difficult missions. Some find limited replayability after completing the main campaign (~4-5 hours).

CLOUD KEEPER: SHRINE OF DAL

Released on 31 Jul, 2026, developed by Jetpackgone, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access

About the game: Summon an army of clouds in this roguelite bullet heaven survivors-like inspired by Korean folklore! Recruit and fuse cloud companions, befriend shrine visitors, and uncover the mystery of the moon goddess!

Steam Reviews Summary (Positive - 22/0): Players are enchanted by this charming bullet-heaven game celebrating Korean folklore. The unique mechanic of summoning/fusing cloud companions instead of traditional weapons creates satisfying build variety, while the pixel art and soundtrack receive universal praise for their authenticity to the cultural theme. Runs smoothly on Steam Deck according to multiple reviewers who specifically tested it there. Some note optimization issues with dashing causing frame drops in intense moments, and a few request unlimited/endless mode options since rounds end quickly when builds feel strong. Overall described as an addictive, well-crafted indie gem worth supporting during early access development.

FAIRTRAVEL BATTLE CCG

Released on 31 Jul, 2026, developed by Flaming Torch Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: Let your magic run wild in this fast-paced fantasy card game, with a unique resource system, back-and-forth battles, moddable cards and multiple unique game modes. Play alone or with up to four players online, without needing to pay for new cards.

Steam Reviews Summary (Positive - 36/0): Enthusiastically praised as the “anti-live-service” CCG that respects player wallets and time. The unique resource system completely eliminates mana-screw problems, making matches decided by strategy rather than luck. Players love having zero microtransactions beyond optional cosmetics, generous card acquisition through gameplay alone, multiple game modes (Draft, Sealed, 3v1 Raids), full offline/LAN support with no DRM restrictions, and extensive modding capabilities including custom cards/playmats via Steam Workshop. Main criticisms are rough UI/UX polish needed in menus, lack of ranked play currently, and somewhat inconsistent art styles across some card artwork.

THE STONE SHIP (Free Game)

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by Longhand Electric, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play

About the game: In The Stone Ship, paintings, maps, and photographs expand into living scenes, revealing hidden paths that lead back in time to the origins of an ancient megalithic monument. It is a single‑player, first‑person mystery‑exploration game featuring puzzle elements and navigation challenges.

MACHINE PARTY

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by Mike Klubnika, and published by Oro Interactive. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie

About the game: Machine Party is a collection of violent party games where failure is lethal. Gather your friends and endure high stakes situations to prove your life is worth more than theirs. Survival is unlikely.

Steam Reviews Summary (Very Positive - 1,792/230): Described as hilarious “Mario Party meets Saw” with creative minigames that generate genuine laughter among friend groups. Players love the variety of challenges and dark humor aesthetic reminiscent of Buckshot Roulette’s creator. However, there is significant frustration over missing matchmaking functionality—players must find friends through Discord or forums since no public lobbies exist yet. Many also request local multiplayer support (promised for late August), in-game voice chat/text options, more minigames to increase replayability beyond the current ~40-60 minute full run cycle, and randomized game order instead of fixed sequences. Works best with 4 players; balance issues arise when playing with only 3.

RITA

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by SporkTank, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie

About the game: Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.

Steam Reviews Summary (Very Positive - 84/1): Universally adored as an emotionally touching word-puzzle adventure that cleverly integrates crossword mechanics into exploration gameplay. Players praise how solving puzzles literally changes the world around you, creating a satisfying metroidvania-like progression loop. The heartfelt story about family bonds across generations resonates deeply—multiple reviewers mention playing it with parents or children and being moved to tears by the ending. Difficulty options help accommodate non-native English speakers and younger players. Minor complaints include occasional camera movement issues making letter collection awkward at times, and some “memory” puzzles feeling unintuitive. Runs flawlessly on Steam Deck according to several reviewers who specifically tested portable playability.

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 Summary (Very Positive - 88/14): Praised for its innovative dice-crafting mechanics that combine spell-building with physical die customization—swapping faces, adding runes, and changing bodies creates deep strategic possibilities. Players compare it favorably to SpellRogue, Dicey Dungeons, and Slay the Spire while noting unique identity through literal randomness of dice rolls. The dark hand-drawn art style receives compliments for atmosphere. Main criticisms include limited build variety per character (often 1-2 dominant strategies), some spells being significantly stronger than others reducing replay incentive, long run times (~90 minutes) due to extensive die-tinkering between fights, and a final boss encounter that circumvents many mechanics frustratingly. One reviewer notes it runs on Steam Deck but requires mouse connection since controller stick controls are inconvenient for precise dice manipulation; settings menu also lacks visible button access during gameplay currently.

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