# Open-source software for PC gaming on mobile and Linux

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/open-source-software-for-pc-gaming-on-mobile-and-linux
> Updated: 2026-10-20T01:01:44.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

New open-source projects are expanding the ability to play PC-based titles on non-native hardware. DroidDeck has emerged as an application that allows Android users to run Steam games locally on smartphones and handheld devices by establishing an isolated Linux runtime environment. This method uses translation layers to convert x86 commands to ARM and Windows graphics to Linux/Vulkan, enabling real-time execution of PC titles on mobile processors.

Simultaneously, the Xodus Nexus project has enabled Linux users to access Xbox Game Pass titles. By utilizing Proton as a compatibility layer, the software allows users to log into Microsoft accounts and install games directly on Linux-based systems. Recent updates to Xodus Nexus have specifically optimized the experience for the Steam Deck, introducing improved controller navigation and support for features such as Xbox achievements and screenshots.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Xodus Nexus brings Xbox Game Pass to Linux and Steam Deck

The open-source Xodus Nexus project now enables Linux and Steam Deck users to access and play Xbox Game Pass titles natively using Proton compatibility.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xodus-nexus-brings-xbox-game-pass-to-linux-and-steam-deck

### 2026-10-17: DroidDeck enables local Steam gaming on Android devices

DroidDeck, a new open-source Android app, allows users to run Steam games locally on mobile devices using a Linux runtime and translation layers like FEX and Proton.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/droiddeck-enables-local-steam-gaming-on-android-devices

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