Linux Gaming Viability

Discussions center on the current state and feasibility of gaming on Linux, including Steam and Proton compatibility, game support improvements, and persistent issues like anti-cheat and glitches.

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arvinsim Dec 16, 2020 View on HN

Linux nowadays has better support for games so I don't think that is a solution :)

trendia Nov 15, 2016 View on HN

Many newer Steam games work on Linux

account42 Aug 8, 2023 View on HN

Linux gaming is not restricted to Steam.

koakuma-chan Mar 5, 2025 View on HN

Linux won’t be viable for me until I can play all my games seamlessly.

Exendroinient00 Dec 12, 2022 View on HN

Switch to linux. Gaming on it isn't that big of a problem now.

arwineap Jul 17, 2017 View on HN

Linux is ramping up!I won't play a game unless it'll somehow run on linux. I guess this means I've been playing a lot of unity / wine games :)

xyproto Jan 7, 2026 View on HN

How many games do you use on Windows that you can not use on Linux?

joshdavham Feb 1, 2025 View on HN

I thought Linux didn't support most games, like MacOS?

rustystump Oct 29, 2025 View on HN

Funny. About 50% of my steam games do not run on linux and while many can be installed they usually come with all kinds of glitches and issues.The harsh reality is that until linux requires absolutely zero extra lift for end users, windows will still be the default for the overwhelming majority.God i hate windows but they are the only company who gives a damn about gaming anymore.

rkrzr Aug 24, 2015 View on HN

Steam works great for me. There is no discernible difference to the Windows version. There are 1400+ games available now for Linux, including some (older) AAA games like Bioshock Infinite.Just make sure to buy a Nvidia graphics card (and use their proprietary driver). The (proprietary) AMD drivers work, but their performance is much worse than on Windows.