Between 2024-08-15 and 2024-08-22 there were 42 New Steam games released with Native Linux clients. For reference, during the same time, there were 283 games released for Windows on Steam, so the Linux versions represent about 14.8 % of total released titles. Not only is this a fairly high percentage, this time there’s a lot of really good titles released at the same time.

There’s Odd Realm, and Shapez 2 that look excellent, while my personal favorite is Just Crow Things from the developers of Rainy Day:

Here’s the full list below:

AMATA

Released on 20 Aug, 2024, developed by Zxyyr, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

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

About the game: Rage across the mad realm of a dead god as Charlet, the immortal artificer. Explore a vast, arcane desolation wrought by hatred. Cleanse the wicked, twisted inhabitants of ancient, forgotten worlds. Help Charlet find a way home using her powerful and varied suite of combat and platforming abilities.

STARGROUND

Released on 19 Aug, 2024, developed by Big Boy Games and published by 2 Left Thumbs. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: Build a formidable factory and go dungeoning alone or with friends. Solve logic puzzles and automate resource collection and crafting, or venture into dungeons filled with dangers and rewards. Find your own ideal gameplay balance, as any unique path will advance the story!

THE ART OF WAR: CARD GAME (Free Game)

Released on 19 Aug, 2024, developed by Brightdawn Entertainment, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy

About the game: Lead one of four factions of your choice and defeat all your opponents in fierce card battles with real players from all around the world. Destroy your enemies, reinforce the power of your empire, and comprehend “The Art of War”!

ASH & ADAM’S GOBSMACKED

Released on 18 Aug, 2024, developed by Ash & Adam’s Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie, Early Access

About the game: You are a goblin gladiator in this mini-FPS roguelite. Fight your way through the Arenas. Wreck junkbots. Delight the crowd. Get paid. Cause chaos.

KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD

Released on 16 Aug, 2024, developed by Shiny Byte Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie

About the game: An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

MUTE CRIMSON DX

Released on 16 Aug, 2024, developed by Iced Lizard Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie

About the game: Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils!

EXORACER

Released on 16 Aug, 2024, developed by Nyan Studio Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Casual, Indie, Racing

About the game: Compete for the world record in this fast-paced multiplayer racing platformer! Dash through short and fun levels, or be creative and build your own levels in the fully fledged level editor!

ODD REALM

Released on 16 Aug, 2024, developed by Unknown Origin Games Inc, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: Dive into Odd Realm, a mystical colony sim set in a land of fantasy! Lead your settlers to construct a thriving haven, navigating unpredictable seasons, elusive bandits, unseen horrors, and fabled gods. Every choice etches your colony’s destiny, igniting a saga of adventure, peril, and triumph.

CREEPING DUSK

Released on 15 Aug, 2024, developed by PolyShroom, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Strategy

About the game: Creeping Dusk is a tower defense game. Build a town around an abandoned gold mine and defend against monsters that swarm the area. Fortify your defenses, and prepare for the increasingly challenging nights. Will you be able to protect your town from the encroaching darkness?

JUST CROW THINGS

Released on 15 Aug, 2024, developed by Unbound Creations, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation

About the game: You’re a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!

GOURDLETS

Released on 15 Aug, 2024, developed by AuntyGames and published by Future Friends Games, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation

About the game: An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!

SHAPEZ 2

Released on 15 Aug, 2024, developed by tobspr Games and published by tobspr Games, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: Dive into a factory-building game where the focus is on just that — building huge factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and min-max your layouts without limits. Shapez 2 is tailor-made for enthusiasts who crave the thrill of optimizing production lines and perfecting automation.