Rabu, 20 Agustus 2025

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

Transferring large files via typical USB thumb drives is a pain. Try it with a 20 GB file and it will take an hour just for copying the files.

That's why external, portable SSDs are the new normal these days, especially when we have to deal with 4K video files that go in multiple GBs.

Another player in this domain is an external SSD enclosure that allows you to use your typical, internal NVMe SSD like a portable, external SSD.

One of the latest such devices is TerraMaster's D1 SSD Plus. If you did not know already, TerraMaster manufactures NAS, DAS and other storage equipment. D1 SSD Plus is their latest offering.

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TerraMaster sent me this device for review. The views expressed are my own and come from experience with time spent on it.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Enclosure

The TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is a high-speed, portable M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure that supports up to 8 TB drives and connects via USB4 (40 Gbps), delivering near-desktop performance with read/write speeds close to 4 GB/s (or so it claims).

Weighing at 250 grams, TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is a heavy device for a portable SSD. But that's by choice and by design. The enclosure is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, and it is certainly a lot bulkier than your usual external SSD. Although it keeps the SSD safe and also adds the passive cooling features thanks to the dual-sided fins.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

It looks like the white colored aluminum casing is getting popular. ZimaBoard 2 and some other gadgets in the homelab niche also use this styling these days. I prefer dark, black looks, but let the color not be a judge of this device.

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TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is just an enclosure. It does NOT include NVMe SSD.

Set up

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

Please note that the enclosure does NOT come with an NVMe SSD. You have to use your own NVMe SSD and it cannot be SATA SSD.

The box contains the enclosure, a high-speed cable, a screwdriver, manual, and a pouch for the device.

There is a tiny screw at the bottom of the device. You have to use the provided screwdriver to unscrew it and open the enclosure. The screw doesn't come out entirely but stays fixed on it. This is good thinking, as you don't want to lose the tiny screw. At the same time, you wouldn't want to use an unsuitable device on the screw because if the screw loses its shape, you may have a hard time with it.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

Once the enclosure is opened, you'll see the option to add the NVMe SSD on one part. The other part has a thermal pad with a sticker on it that should be removed before the first use.

The entire setup doesn't take long and is certainly not complicated.

Data safety and SSD supports

D1 SSD Plus is compatible with double sided SSDs too. This is another plus.

Another plus point is the data safety. TerraMaster claims that D1 SSD Plus incorporates additional protective components to ensure stable data transmission, safeguarding against short circuits, voltage surges, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).

As noted by Gizmochina, the large amount of SMD capacitors used here are the same as you see with enterprise SSDs to stabilize the voltage, provide power failure protection, and thus ensure data safety.

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Interface USB4 (40 Gbps), TB5/4/3, USB 3.x/2.0
Max Speeds Read up to ~3,853 MB/s, Write up to ~3,707 MB/s
SSD Slot M.2 NVMe 2280
Max Capacity 8 TB
Enclosure Aluminum, fanless, heat-dissipating
Dimensions (mm) 112.5 × 60 × 33
Weight 246 g (without SSD)
Power Consumption ~7.5 W active, ~5.5 W hibernation
File Systems Supported NTFS, APFS, HFS+, exFAT, FAT32, EXT4
Extras Backup apps (TDAS & TPC), screwdriver, pouch
Price (enclosure) Approximately $110

Speed matters

Since one of the main points of having a TerraMaster external SSD enclosure is to use it as a better alternative of regular external SSDs, I tested it against my SanDisk Extreme Portable Disk (model SDSSDE60-1T00).

This SanDisk SSD has been with me for the past few years. In fact, I have three of them. One of them stores important data and is not used much and the other two are more portable in nature. I have almost stopped using USB drives even for data transfer after these SSDs.

Let me share how the TerraMaster SSD enclosure compares with my SanDisk Extreme portable disk.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

To summarize, this is my test kit:

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My tests are more from a casual, end-user's perspective. I am sure these tests can be performed at a more expert level with dedicated speed testing software but I wanted to test it the way I use them in my day-to-day activities.

In the test screenshots, Data-SSD is TerraMaster and Backup-SSD is SanDisk.

The first test I did was with a folder containing photos of around 5.5 GB in size. Surprisingly, SanDisk nearly took the same time (6.6 sec) as TerraMaster (5.32 sec).

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

I was not expecting this, to be honest. Then I created a file of 10 GB in size with fallocate and used it to test the two external disks. This time TerraMaster was around two times faster than SanDisk.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD

Next, I copied a folder with some huge video files. The folder was around 96 GB in size. And as expected, TerraMaster finished copying under one third of the time than SanDisk.

TerraMaster took 1 minute, 28 seconds for 96 GB of file transfer. Which should be roughly around 1.1 GB/s.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD
TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus

SanDisk took 4 minutes and 10 seconds, which should amount to a speed of 380 MB/s.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD
SanDisk

Basically, the larger the file size, the better it performs.

Of course, the SanDisk uses USB 3.2 interface and is a few years older, but most of the external SSDs use the same interface and have a similar performance range. In my opinion, it is only fair to keep the comparison with these external disks as the external SSD enclosure is supposed to replace them in your setup.

Backup your PC and smartphone data easily

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Review: Experience a Faster External SSD
TerraMaster has dedicated software to backup Windows PC

TerraMaster also provides dedicated software to backup your Windows PC easily to your external SSD. I don't use Windows and there is no such application for Linux so I didn't test it.

There are also dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. I was actually excited about the idea of automatically backing up smartphone data to the SSD.

I have a Galaxy S23 Ultra with 1 TB storage and 2 children. Which means that I have tons of photos and videos of my children. I keep an automatic backup on pCloud as I have their 2 TB lifetime storage. Having data locally is a plus as I prefer keeping multiple copies of the data.

Unfortunately, at present, my Galaxy S23 is suffering from 'foreign particle and moisture' in the charging port and thus I could not test it on my phone. I'll update this section when this problem goes away and the USB port is functional again.

I used my wife's iPhone,but the WD Blue SN5000 probably required more power because I saw a 'Cannot use accessory. This accessory uses too much power' error.

I am sure these apps have been created to add more versatility to the overall offering of TerraMaster devices. I wish I could test them but it didn't happen.

Advantages of an external SSD enclosure

I learned a thing or two about using an external SSD enclosure.

  • Speed: By using the Thunderbolt port, these SSD enclosures are equal or faster than your regular external SSDs.
  • Reusability: If you have internal NVMe SSDs that are not being used, you can put them in the enclosure and use them as external SSDs. You are not fixed to a single brand of SSD as well.
  • Cost-effective in long run: You have the option to 'upgrade' your external SSD by changing the NVMe SSD.
  • Robust: In some unfortunate case if the USB connector breaks on the external SSD, your data is pretty much lost. In case of SSD enclosure, your SSD can be taken out anytime and put into another device.

A device worth having

I was skeptical at first, unsure of the usability of such a device. But when I looked closely and tested it, I could see its potential and why external SSD enclosures are gaining popularity specially among homelab users who have multiple NVMe SSDs in their setup. It gives the option to reuse your internal SSDs into a portable, external SSD.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is a robust device. It is bulky, but it ensures safe SSD operation. The all almunium chassis gives it a rugged look and at the same time, it provides passive cooling.

With 4K being the new normal, it's not uncommon to have video files in 100s of GBs. USB 3 is certainly not adequate for data transfer of such large files. External SSDs are the way to go. Even there, the speed matters, and as you saw, TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus was easily more than 3 times faster than portable SSD.

The ability to transfer photos and videos directly from your smartphones into the SSD is another plus for TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus, given that you use the correct SSD.

My biggest gripe is perhaps its bulky outfit. Now, I understand that it is important to secure the SSD against jerks and falls for a longer and smoother operation and hence it makes sense to have a military grade enclosure. Plus, it handles the heat pretty well so I should not complain about the size.



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Minggu, 17 Agustus 2025

Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

Once upon a time, Nautilus allowed accessing the root directory from 'Other locations' option in the sidebar.

This tiny but useful option has disappeared in the recent versions. But you can still access root folder in Nautilus by typing / in the address bar.

Let's see it in a bit more detail in this quick tutorial for Linux beginners.

Nautilus is the default file explorer in GNOME desktop environment and thus it should be applicable for Ubuntu, Fedora and many other distributions that use GNOME.

Access root directory from Nautilus

Open the Nautilus file manager. You'll notice that there is an address bar on the top that displays like Home or the current location. Click on it and you'll see that you can enter text here.

All you have to do is to enter / here. That's it.

Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager
Click on the address bar and enter /

If it helps, here's a video of the entire process to show things better.

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Access root directory as a normal user

There is one tiny thing to note here. You'll be accessing the root directory as a normal user. So while you can read most files, you won't be able to create new or modify existing ones.

If you want that, you can easily do that. Let me show that in the next section.

Access root directory as a root user

Open the Nautilus file explorer and type the following in the address bar:

admin://
Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

You'll be asked to enter the password. That will be your own user account password.

Here's a video to show things in a better way.

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When you access the root directory as an admin (sudo), you can make changes here, create new files etc. This comes handy in situations where you have to make changes to config files and you want to avoid the terminal. Files opened from here will be opened in graphical text editor, easier to modify.

This is different from opening any file as root trick I shared earlier.

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Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

Conclusion

This is one of the many Nautilus tweaks that you can use to get more out of it.

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Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

It's quite powerful and it is always good to explore the less obvious features of your regular tools. In that regard, you may also want to learn a thing or two about utilizing the search feature in Nautilus.

Mastering Nautilus File Search in Linux Desktop
Become a pro finder with these handy tips to improve your file search experience with GNOME’s Nautilus file search.
Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

As I mentioned initially, the option to access root files used to be under the 'Other locations' in the left sidebar. It is removed and replaced by a clandestine method. I think the rational behind this decision was to avoid accidental changes to root files. That's just my guess. I let you enjoy this quick Nautilus tip.



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Rabu, 13 Agustus 2025

FOSS Weekly #25.33: Debian 13 Released, Torvalds vs RISC-V, Arch's New Tool, GNOME Perfection and More Linux Stuff

FOSS Weekly #25.33: Debian 13 Released, Torvalds vs RISC-V, Arch's New Tool, GNOME Perfection and More Linux Stuff

Debian 13, codenamed Trixie, is finally available now. It features GNOME 48 among other changes. The next big release should be Linux Mint 22.2 followed by Fedora 43 and Ubuntu 25.10 in October.

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I'll see if I can do a video review of the new Debian release.

💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition

  • A new Linux kernel drama.
  • Microsoft Recall exposing sensitive data.
  • Over $1M being stolen via fake Firefox extensions.
  • And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!

📰 Linux and Open Source News

A massive cyberattack campaign sees people losing over $1 million.

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💡 Quick Handy Tip

If you are using GNOME Boxes, you can send keyboard shortcuts like CTRL+ALT+F6, CTRL+ALT+DEL, etc. without affecting the host system.

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Click on the "Keyboard" button on the top-right of the GNOME Boxes Guest window. Here, select the required signal from the drop-down menu. This is useful in cases where you want to access TTY as a guest.

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Sabtu, 09 Agustus 2025

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

There's something special about playing co-op games with your friends. If done right, it can create unbreakable bonds that last forever. But it can also weed out the fake ones who steal your loot while you're downed and conveniently "forget" to revive you.

Source for that? Me, and countless hours of discovering which people are actually sociopaths in disguise. 😆

Whether you're strengthening friendships or testing new ones, co-op gaming on Linux has never been better. The 15 games in this list are the best choices for shared adventures.

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The games featured here are of different age ratings, and are a mix of native Linux titles and those that run well via Proton. Also, these games might be available from other Platforms like GOG.

1. Unravel Two

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Unravel Two puts players into a beautiful cooperative experience where two adorable yarn creatures called Yarnys work together to overcome obstacles. Both players control a Yarny and their companion as they swing, climb, and solve environmental puzzles through remarkable natural landscapes.

The game requires collaborative play, as many puzzles cannot be solved alone, nudging players to communicate and coordinate their movements. The emotional storytelling unfolds wordlessly throughout the environment, creating touching moments as the two characters help each other through challenging situations.

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Why this game? It perfectly balances accessibility with meaningful cooperation, offering a relaxing yet engaging experience that works equally well for couples, friends, or family gaming sessions.

2. PEAK

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

PEAK is an innovative climbing simulation that brings the thrill and challenge of mountaineering to cooperative gameplay. Players work together to plan routes, manage equipment, and support each other through treacherous ascents on realistic mountain faces.

You won't get anywhere in this game if you don't cooperate with your friends, as one wrong move can negatively impact the whole team. Weather conditions, equipment management, and stamina all play crucial roles in successful climbs.

The realistic physics and new mountain environments (that change every 24 hours) create an immersive experience that captures both the beauty and dangers of extreme climbing.

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Why this game? It offers a unique cooperative experience that's unlike anything else, combining realistic climbing mechanics with practical teamwork.

3. Valheim [Native Linux]

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

Valheim drops up to 10 players into a procedurally generated Viking purgatory where cooperation isn't just helpful; it's essential for survival. This Norse-inspired survival game combines base building, exploration, and combat in a beautifully stylized world.

The game shines in its progression system, where different biomes present unique challenges that require coordinated preparation and teamwork. Building impressive settlements, crafting advanced equipment, and taking down powerful bosses all benefit from having dedicated teammates handling different roles.

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Why this game? It cleverly blends survival mechanics with meaningful progression, creating a world where every shared accomplishment feels earned.

4. Phasmophobia

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

Phasmophobia will make your dream of becoming a demonologist true, at least until you're screaming like a child and abandoning your teammates to save yourself from an angry ghost.

In this, up to four players work together as paranormal investigators, using specialized equipment to identify supernatural entities while trying not to become victims themselves.

The game's genius lies in how it makes every player essential, someone needs to monitor cameras, another handles EMF readings, while others navigate the haunted locations to gather evidence.

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Why this game? It creates genuine scares rather than cheap jump scares, making every investigation a memorable shared experience.

5. American Truck Simulator [Native Linux]

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

American Truck Simulator transforms long-haul trucking into a surprisingly engaging cooperative experience through its multiplayer convoy features. Players can form trucking companies, coordinate deliveries, and explore the meticulously recreated American highways together.

The game offers a relaxing experience where players can chat while cruising down scenic routes, coordinate convoy formations, or work together to complete challenging deliveries.

If you don't like the American setting, then you can go for Euro Truck Simulator 2, which is set in Europe. I can vouch for both of these games; they are very addictive.

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Why this game? It provides a chill, meditative experience that's perfect for catching up with friends while exploring beautiful virtual recreations of the American landscape.

6. HELLDIVERS 2

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Want to make democracy great again? HELLDIVERS 2 delivers chaotic cooperative action where up to four players fight for "Super Earth" against undemocratic alien threats. This shooter calls for strategic coordination, where accidentally calling in orbital strikes on teammates is just part of the hilarious (and intense) experience.

Here, every mission feels like a desperate fight for survival where success depends entirely on how well the team works together under pressure.

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Why this game? It perfectly captures the intensity of tactical cooperation while maintaining a satirical tone that makes every friendly fire incident memorable rather than frustrating.

7. Barotrauma [Native Linux]

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Barotrauma plunges players into the crushing depths of Europa's ocean, where up to 16 players can team up inside a submarine in a fight for survival against alien creatures and human incompetence. This survival game combines submarine simulation with horror elements and unconventional storytelling.

Every crew member has specific roles, like Captain, Engineer, Medic, Security, and the submarine's survival depends on each player performing their duties competently. When things go wrong (and they will), the results are often spectacular failures involving hull breaches, reactor meltdowns, and alien infestations.

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Why this game? Every trip becomes a wild story of either pulling off miracles or spectacularly screwing everything up. You'll be laughing about the events that happen in this for years.

8. It Takes Two

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

It Takes Two is specifically designed as a cooperative experience that cannot be played alone, following a couple navigating both their relationship and bizarre worlds filled with creative gameplay mechanics. Every level introduces new cooperative mechanics that require both players to work in perfect harmony.

The game constantly surprises players with its variety; one moment you're operating asymmetric tools to solve puzzles, the next you're engaging in competitive mini-games that lighten the mood.

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Why this game? It's the perfect couples' game that uses cooperation as both a gameplay mechanic and a metaphor for relationships, creating meaningful shared experiences through creative game design.

9. Sons of The Forest

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusUnsupported 🚫

Sons of The Forest combines survival horror and cooperative mechanics, where up to 8 players work together to survive a cannibal-infested island. Here, you build shelters, craft weapons, and uncover dark secrets while trying not to become dinner.

The game naturally creates team roles, like builders, resource gatherers, and brave souls who venture into dark caves. Having backup makes the horror slightly more bearable, though you'll still jump at every creepy sound together.

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Why this game? It combines survival mechanics with tasteful horror in a way that makes cooperation feel essential rather than optional.

10. R.E.P.O.

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

R.E.P.O. sends you and your crew into haunted locations to hunt for valuable loot while dealing with angry spirits that don't appreciate trespassers. It's part treasure hunting, part ghostbusting.

Teams need to coordinate between searching for valuables and handling supernatural threats that get increasingly hostile. Communication is key when you're trying to grab loot while your teammate is getting chased by a poltergeist.

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Why this game? It combines the thrill of treasure hunting with paranormal combat, creating tense moments where greed might just get your whole team killed by ghosts.

11. Unrailed! [Native Linux]

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

Unrailed! transforms railroad construction into a frantic cooperative puzzle game where up to four players must work together to build tracks for an unstoppable train. The procedurally generated landscapes require constant adaptation and perfect coordination to avoid derailment.

The game creates natural chaos where everyone has a different job, like chopping wood, laying tracks, clearing obstacles, or keeping the train from flying off the rails. As levels progress, everything gets faster and more hectic.

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Why this game? It perfectly captures the satisfaction of successful teamwork under pressure, creating those "we did it!" moments when your coordinated efforts barely save the train from certain doom.

12. Dead by Daylight

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusVerified ✅

Dead by Daylight puts four survivors against one killer in a deadly game of cat and mouse where teamwork literally means life or death. Survivors must coordinate generator repairs, healing, and rescues while avoiding becoming the killer's next victim.

The real trick here is from those split-second decisions: Do you risk saving your teammate on the hook or prioritize your own survival? Every choice matters, and bad teamwork usually ends with everyone dead.

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Why this game? It creates genuine heart-pounding moments where your friends' survival depends on your decisions, making every match a test of loyalty under pressure.

13. Schedule I

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Fans of Breaking Bad (and Better Call Saul), I have something special for you. Schedule I is a chill cooperative experience focused on manufacturing narcotics where players work together to handle complex operations through careful planning and coordination.

You'll be juggling resources, keeping supply chains running, and making sure nothing falls apart while your friends handle their own share of the work.

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Why this game? You get to start a fictional illicit empire with your friends; all the planning and coordination thrills without any real-world consequences (e.g., jailtime).

14. Deep Rock Galactic

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Deep Rock Galactic combines space dwarves, mining operations, and alien bug extermination into one of the most polished cooperative experiences available for Linux. Up to four players take on different roles: Driller, Engineer, Gunner, or Scout, each with unique tools essential for mission success.

The procedurally generated cave systems ensure every mission feels fresh, while the class-based gameplay creates natural cooperation as each dwarf's abilities complement the others perfectly. The game's progression system rewards both individual skill development and team coordination, with a steady stream of upgrades and customization options.

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Why this game? It nails the fundamentals of cooperative gameplay with distinct classes, excellent progression systems, and the perfect balance of challenge and fun.

15. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025

Steam Deck statusPlayable 🟡

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 drops you and two friends into a grim future as superhuman Space Marines, fighting endless alien hordes. You're basically walking tanks with chainswords and big guns, and the game makes you feel every bit as overpowered as that sounds.

The combat rewards aggressive teamwork where you charge headfirst into massive enemy swarms while covering each other's backs. When someone goes down, you better believe you're fighting through hell to revive them.

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Why this game? It perfectly captures the power fantasy of being an unstoppable warrior while still requiring tight coordination to survive the galaxy's worst nightmares.

I let you enjoy and explore these games. Meanwhile, if you have suggestions on some interesting games or you found a new favorite here, please leave a comment.



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