Between 2024-08-07 and 2024-08-14 there were 44 New Steam games released with Native Linux clients. For reference, during the same time, there were 340 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 12.9 % of total released titles.

The game of the week is Vladik Brutal. Not only it is made by a single developer, which is a feat in itself, but it’s also a joy to play, and brutal as its name suggests.

Here’s a quick list of all that’s worth checking out in the past week:

BEATS OF BETRAYAL

Released on 13 Aug, 2024, developed by Games2Beat Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access

About the game: Beats of Betrayal is an adventure game with roguelike mechanics and rhythm-based combat. Explore dungeons, gain skills and grow stronger to defeat challenging bosses and unlock the secrets surrounding the ‘Power of the Waves’!

DUNGEON DIVERS PROLOGUE (Free Game)

Released on 13 Aug, 2024, developed by Wilson The Ball and published by GIGATANK 3000. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play

About the game: Dungeon Divers Prologue is a dungeon-themed puzzle game about clearing derelict dungeons. As the newest employee of Dungeon Divers Inc., you must advance through multiple procedural generated levels, use your wits, and tools you acquire to get to the core to defuse it and bring home the cash.

MY LITTLE WORLD

Released on 10 Aug, 2024, developed by Tiny Studios, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy

About the game: My Little World is a relaxing puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal tiles to gather points, expand and build your own world.

VLADIK BRUTAL

Released on 9 Aug, 2024, developed by Narko Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual

About the game: Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.

SKILLSWORN

Released on 8 Aug, 2024, developed by Confer Studios, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: Skillsworn is a tactical turn based adventure game. Take on the role of a fresh party leader and embark on a journey through the wilds of Thera to stabilize the lands in the name of the King! Defeat a variety of dangerous foes and prove that you are not just another bored peasant seeking a thrill.

DUNGEONS & DEGENERATE GAMBLERS

Released on 8 Aug, 2024, developed by Purple Moss Collectors and published by Yogscast Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy

About the game: Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

PRESERVE

Released on 8 Aug, 2024, developed by Bitmap Galaxy and published by Grindstone. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Early Access

About the game: Preserve is a relaxing puzzle nature-building game in which you flourish a vibrant ecosystem by cleverly placing plants and animals to create a perfect symbiosis to your liking.

SKELETHRONE: THE CHRONICLES OF ERICONA

Released on 7 Aug, 2024, developed by 70`Strike and published by Valkyrie Initiative. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, RPG

About the game: Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.