Kasual Desktop, a console-like, gamepad-controlled desktop overlay for Linux and Windows, has been released in version v1.1.0.

Alongside KDE Plasma, it now also supports GNOME Shell via a native extension, plus adapters for Sway and Hyprland. The host desktop can be hidden for a kiosk-like experience, the mouse cursor is hidden automatically, and the screensaver is inhibited while the overlay is active.

Key Features Added

• Desktop Environment Support: Native GNOME Shell extension and adapters for Sway/Hyprland window managers
• Visual Features: Host desktop hiding for kiosk-like experience; automatic mouse cursor hiding
• Window Management: Proper handling of launcher and splash screen windows
• User Features: Preflight dialog for GNOME extension verification

Notable Improvements

• Screensaver inhibition during active overlay
• Enhanced fullscreen application detection
• Icon scaling refinements at smaller sizes
• Menu navigation wrapping functionality
• Smoother overlay transitions via deferred mechanisms
• Improved game detection using Wine/Proton analysis
• Better wallpaper fallback logic

Source: GitHub