Games: Nightmare Reaper, Lucky Tower Ultimate, and More

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 20, 2026,
updated Mar 21, 2026

• DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available on PC | GamingOnLinux

  As potentially one of the last Sony PlayStation published releases on PC, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is officially out now from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. This is a day I have been waiting for!

• Thrilling retro-inspired shooter Nightmare Reaper adds 2-4 player co-op | GamingOnLinux

  Nightmare Reaper is a quality retro-inspired shooter worth your time, now even more so because you can team up with friends in a major upgrade.

• Opera GX is now available for Linux | GamingOnLinux

  The "gaming browser" Opera GX is now available for Linux, although I'm still not sure why you would want to actually use it. But still, options are nice and every app that's supported on Linux is one less reason for someone to stick with Windows.

• The hilarious Lucky Tower Ultimate releases 1.0 on April 16 | GamingOnLinux

  Lucky Tower Ultimate is absolutely brilliant and thoroughly funny and the big 1.0 release is announced to arrive on April 16th. Mixing together dungeon crawling, roguelikes and comedy into something quite special - I really can't wait for the full release of this one.

• The nostalgic helicopter shooter Cleared Hot gets Linux support with a performance update | GamingOnLinux

  Cleared Hot is an excellent nostalgic helicopter shooter, and the latest release brings Native Linux support to improve performance on Steam Deck.

• Counter-Strike 2 gets a major update with reload changes, custom game modes | GamingOnLinux

  Possibly one of the most controversial updates for the Counter-Strike series as a whole, the latest Counter-Strike 2 update brings major changes from Valve. CS 2 was due some major updates, but perhaps this is not the one people were hoping for. Certainly not me. Where's my revamped Danger Zone? Come on Valve!

• GE-Proton 10-33 brings fixes for VR outside of Steam, FSR upgrades and more | GamingOnLinux

  GE-Proton 10-33 has arrived bringing with it a fresh set of fixes for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS, here's all that's new for you.

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More on Opera:

• Opera’s gaming browser arrives on Linux after huge demand

  This happened following what the company describes as sustained demand from communities across Reddit, Discord and developer forums.

  The launch means Linux users can now access the same performance tools and customisation features that have helped Opera GX grow to more than 34 million users since its debut in 2019. More importantly, it plugs a long-standing gap for gamers and power users. These users prefer Linux but haven’t had access to a browser built specifically with gaming in mind.

• Opera GX Gaming Browser launches on Linux

  Opera GX has officially arrived on Linux, giving Linux users a gaming-focused browser option. As a web browser, Opera GX prides itself on its performance, privacy, and customisability. These are all traits that Linux users love.

  At launch, the browser is available in Debian and RPM file packages and supports Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE-based Linux distributions.

  Opera GX claims it has invested in Linux support due to overwhelming demand from its community. They also state that their privacy-first mindset aligns well with the expectations of Linux users.

• Paul Thurrott ☛ Opera GX Comes to Linux

  Opera today released the first version of its Opera GX gaming web browser for Linux. Opera GX was previously available on Windows and Mac.

  “We know the Linux community,” Opera’s Patrick Curtin writes. “We know you value total system control, next-level customization, and robust privacy and security, all of which is baked into the DNA of Opera GX. [This is] no simple port, we’re here for the long term, with a dedicated team that will fix bugs, deploy quality of life improvements and regular updates, and be active in Linux community forums.”

• Opera GX Gaming Browser Lands on Linux After Community Demand

  Opera GX is now on Linux. The gaming browser from Norwegian company Opera now brings its signature performance controls, gaming integrations, and unparalleled options for customization to the platform. Demand for a Linux version of Opera GX has hit a breaking point across gaming subreddits, Discord and Linux forums, with gamers and developers consistently asking for the browser to support the platform in public communities and other forums. With this release, Opera GX delivers what many in the community have been waiting for: a gaming browser that aligns with Linux's privacy-first mindset while still meeting the high-performance expectations of modern gamers.

• Make Use Of ☛ Opera GX is finally on Linux — and it’s the full experience

  The most popular gaming browser is finally making the jump to fully open-source. That's right: Opera GX is heading to Linux, bringing its unparalleled customization options and dazzling noises and lights to a distro near you.

• Beta News ☛ Opera GX arrives on Linux with built-in ad blocking and VPN

  Opera GX has officially arrived on Linux, bringing the gaming-focused browser’s resource controls, customization features, and built-in privacy tools to the platform for the first time. Opera says interest in a Linux version has been building across forums, Discord, and Reddit, although it’s hard to gauge how widespread demand for it really is. Even so, Linux support has been missing until now despite the browser being available on Windows and macOS for years.

• Opera GX now available on Linux “after community demand” with built-in ad blocker and VPN

  Opera has announced that its GX browser, which is “built specifically for gamers,” is now available on Linux, as of March 19. This year really seems to be shaping up to be the year of Linux gaming (for real this time), and support for Opera GX on Linux is another facet of that, albeit not as big as something like GOG’s upcoming native Linux build or Valve’s Steam Machine.

  For Linux users, Firefox remains a popular choice. Mozilla even recommended you switch to Linux recently when it dropped support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Firefox is open-source and even comes pre-installed on many popular Linux distros. However, the introduction of Opera GX may be a tempting option for those seeking more gaming-friendly features.

• Opera GX Arrives on Linux

  The expansion of browser options for Linux users has taken a significant step forward as Opera officially brings its GX gaming browser to the platform. Long requested by the community, this release aims to provide the same granular hardware control and aesthetic customisation that Windows and macOS users have enjoyed since the browser’s debut in 2019.

• Opera GX browser now on Linux

  Linux operating systems are steadily becoming more acceptable as PC ubiquity increases and Windows shoves AI into its operating system. Still, making the switch can be an uncomfortable jump for many. Opera wants to make the leap easier. It announced today that its Opera GX browser, used by around 25 million people across Windows and macOS, is available for Linux now.

• Neowin ☛ Opera GX, the browser for gamers, has finally landed on Linux

  After years of user requests, Opera has finally decided to bless GNU/Linux users with its neon-accented, RGB-lit, cyberpunk-styled, gamer-focused browser, Opera GX.

• OMG Ubuntu ☛ Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux

  Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over 34 million monthly active users since its launch on backdoored Windows in 2019. Opera GX is a Chromium-based web browser (as is the standard version of Opera, which has been available on GNU/Linux for decades).

• Tom's Hardware ☛ Opera GX finally arrives on GNU/Linux by popular demand — offers gamers and developers a highly customizable browser with advanced resource management

  Opera brings its gaming browser to GNU/Linux users enabling better system control performance tuning and a highly personalized browsing experience.

3 more days later:

• XDA ☛ Opera GX finally arrives on Linux as its director says it "felt like a natural next step"

  As people warm up to the world of open-source software, we're seeing more software companies embrace Linux. We've only just heard about Google Chrome getting an official ARM64 Linux version, and now, the Opera team is bringing its gaming-oriented browser, Opera GX, to the world of Tux. And while some people may be confused about why Opera is making this move, its creator believes it is the right thing to do.

• The Opera GX Browser Will Be Getting A Linux Flatpak For Handhelds, Which Includes The Steam Deck

  While the Steam Deck starts us off with Firefox for the default web browser, we can always install another of our choice. For setting up streaming, depending on the service, I have found using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to be preferred. However, with the latest announcement, it seems there’ll be a new browser to check out, and I am always a fan of more options.

• KitGuru ☛ Opera GX has finally been released for Linux

  At launch, the browser officially supports Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE-based distributions, with installation handled via native .deb and .rpm packages, while a Flatpak version is currently in development. The core appeal of the Linux version remains the GX Control Panel, which allows users to set hard caps on CPU, RAM, and network bandwidth. By preventing the browser from “eating” system resources, Opera GX ensures that the primary game or application maintains priority.