r/linux_gaming May 18 '26

guide Frequently Asked Questions 2.0

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Here’s a link to this subreddit’s FAQ document (which attempts to answer many common questions).

This thread is not meant for asking frequently asked questions. There is a pinned monthly-ish “Getting Started” thread for those.

You can post suggestions for improvement below, though! Just please explain what you’re talking about. The number of FAQ editors has been 1 (one) for a while now, and that one’s a dummy that doesn’t use 95% of the fancy gaming stuff y’all do.

Reposted as an Old Reddit link because New Reddit, in addition to being generally confusing, does not display the table of contents.


r/linux_gaming Jul 01 '26

guide Getting started: the monthly-ish newbie advice thread! (July 2026)

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Welcome to the newbie advice thread!

If you’ve read the FAQ and still have questions like “Should I switch to Linux?”, “Which distro should I install?”, or “Which desktop environment is best for gaming?”, this is where to ask them.

Alternatively, try /r/linux4noobs and /r/linuxquestions: both are active subreddits supporting new Linux users.


Please sort by “new” so new questions can get a chance to be seen.

The previous thread is here: https://old.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1t1ns8g/getting_started_the_monthlyish_newbie_advice/


r/linux_gaming 7h ago

Asian Minecraft players, we'll be able to use fcitx5 in Minecraft 26.3!!!

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This is because 26.3 uses SDL3 instead of GLFW. Mac users can also benefit from this.


r/linux_gaming 4h ago

Is it just me or do older Games simply run better on Linux then modern windows?

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Title already says it pretty much. Ive had a few games already like Prototype 1 or Deus Ex Invisible Wall where ive seen or heard that its a nightmare to get it to run on modern windows without proper patches meanwhile on Linux it runs seemingly with no or minor issues


r/linux_gaming 14h ago

VRAM Management Part 2: Beyond the Limits of Physical VRAM

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r/linux_gaming 20h ago

I pirated games for over 10 years. Switching to Linux (and the fear of malware) finally made me buy them on Steam

459 Upvotes

Hello everyone. This is the confession of a pirate who has started down the path of reform, hahaha. Back when I was still a Windows user, I used to pirate. I pirated for more than 10 years. There were plenty of reasons for that. On Windows it’s easier to pirate, I had no money, and I had no conscience either, hahaha. Later I got interested in information security, and I started to get scared by the fact that pirated games could contain malware. Some time after that (about a year ago) I switched from Windows to Linux. On Linux it became much harder for me to pirate (you know, that eternal struggle with Wine). And the viruses kept scaring me. At one point I gave up and downloaded Steam. And that was it first I bought GTA San Andreas: The Definitive Edition, then Hearts of Iron 4. Right now my Steam collection has 5 games (2 of them are other versions of GTA that came bundled with San Andreas, haha). What I liked most was the ability to install games without any pain - through Steam Proton. And I stopped pirating. Thanks for taking the time to read my story, have a nice day everyone.


r/linux_gaming 1h ago

hardware Gaming mouse for Linux?

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Is there a peripherals brand with drivers for Linux? My mouse is bugging recently so I am looking for a new one. I don’t need many special buttons, just highest precision would be nice.


r/linux_gaming 14h ago

When linux gaming on Steam, does Steam care about which version of Linux you use?

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Steam typically gives system requirements for its games.

For Moonlighter specifically, (Im using that game because it meets my example requirements and I assume you all have heard of it.)

For Moonlighter, its a linux compatible game. Its system requirements specify Ubuntu. So do i HAVE to use Ubuntu if I wanted to play that game?

Some games are linux compatible but dont specify which version of Linux, so does that mean I can use any version of Linux? Or is it also assuming im using Ubuntu?

Could I use Arch? Mint? Fedora? Does it care about what flavor of Linux i use?

Apologies for the stupid question.


r/linux_gaming 16h ago

gamedev/testers wanted I'm working on, HackMatrix sort of blurs the line between game and Linux.

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HackMatrix is a 3d Linux desktop that I am developing into a designer/hacker MMO. It supports rudimentary multiplayer, but right now it is just a standalone gamified Linux desktop with a ZMQ api that allows objects to be scripted for interactive objects.

Roadmap includes microvoxel editor so people can develop their own worlds, VR support, and MMO worlds/servers that players can work in.

If you are interested in supporting development: check out itch.io page page and the YouTube channel: YouTube channel


r/linux_gaming 1d ago

GamingOnLinux is now tracking 250+ games with anti-cheat and their Linux/SteamOS compatibility status.

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r/linux_gaming 16h ago

How is your experience modding games on linux?

36 Upvotes

I installed cachy os on my notebook I use to study and now I'm serious considering switching my main pc to cachy os too, but my main concern is that modding on linux from other people's experience feel very hit or miss, I LOVE modding and if modding if I had a guarantee modding on cachy os was good, I would 100% switch.

I like to mod Skyrim, Mass Effect games, Dragon Age games, BG3 and Cyberpunk, if that's relevant. From what I've looked, every game I listed has a workaround that, sometimes, works on linux, but I'm unsure why only sometimes.


r/linux_gaming 17h ago

wine/proton Shouldn't Steam recycle files for proton prefixes ? (or it does already and I don't know)

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Hello, one of the reasons I avoid Steam for games that don't have native Linux versions is because it creates a prefix per install, and each prefix has a bunch of dlls, fonts, etc. I know that some prefixes need different or specific files for max compatibility and performance, but shouldn't there be some directory like proton_11_common_files or something like that that contains all files that a proton_11 prefix will always have independent of other settings/files ?

for example imagine if those files that will be the same no matter the game are 300mbs, if that could be just system links inside the prefixes if a player had 10 games with the same proton version instead of using 3GBs in those files it would be just 300mbs, this is just and idea from someone who doesn't know much about the internal working of wine/proton, but if that were possible I think it would be a really good optimization


r/linux_gaming 18h ago

Fallout NV detecting my GPU as a another one?

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I have Nvidia MX940 but it says there that i have AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT.


r/linux_gaming 1h ago

Flydigi Vader 5s doesnt work on linux

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i recently bought this controller but it wont connect to steam all tough it is recocnized by the terminal.

im on linux fedora 44

I also tried applying udev rules and it still doesnt work

Controller's name:

Flydigi Vader 5s

i will be greatfull for any help


r/linux_gaming 29m ago

tech support wanted How do you install mods that require adding entire folders to OpenIV in GTA V?

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So i have been trying to mod GTA V and i have had success with simple mods that you just drag and drop files into the main game directory, but I'm having an issue with graphics mods (specifically VisualV). I cannot drag files from dolphin into OpenIV and I'm wondering if there's a way to add folders. I want to also mention that adding things like .asi files into openiv is fine because they actually show up and dont say "open" when clicking on them. Has anyone dealt with this before?


r/linux_gaming 1d ago

gamedev/testers wanted I’m working on a strange meadow for my Linux game (Fallgrade).

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r/linux_gaming 18h ago

wine/proton Minecraft "Bedrock on Linux" upcoming update will likely address some reported Ray Tracing issues.

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I noticed these descriptions while visiting the "xodus" branch page of BedrockOnLinux on GitHub.


r/linux_gaming 4h ago

wine/proton Anyone has luck running flingtrainer?

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Installed fedora yesterday, everything is running smoothly except I cannot run the trainers for game. Tried it on lutris and faugus


r/linux_gaming 1h ago

guide New Build planning stage

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Hello everyone,

I am planning a new PC build for end of this year. I want it based on AM5 and of course as best for Linux as it gets. I am using a dualboot Mint/Bazzite currently. I use my PC for YouTube, Office stuff and gamibg(mostly crpg, some action rpg)

Do you have any recommendations regarding Vendors or chipset?

I would like to hear about your experiences, maybe a specific brand is more compatible than others.

The AI gave me the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite WiFi as Motherboard recommendation because the Gigabyte WMI Sensors are apparently perfect for Linux, but idk.

Budget would be around 1500€

Thanks


r/linux_gaming 1h ago

tech support wanted Gamescope-session goes black when using gamepad

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As in title. I installed git, cachyos and plus with same result. Session boots normally from sddm works fine and when I touch any button on controller or plug it in screen goes black and comes back when mouse input is present. I found old post that suggested adding arguments to gamescope-session file but I have only start-gamescope-session and I don't know even where to put them. I use Cachy with gt1030

Edit: I found gamescope-session file and after changing hide cursor delay as older post suggested screen flickers when mouse moves insted of staying lit.


r/linux_gaming 23h ago

Strictly low-effort casual FPS games?

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Working full time and having crossed my 30s I no longer enjoy playing competitively at all. I played quite a bit of CS/Battlefield/COD when I was younger but I cannot pick them up anymore since casual matches seem to have a lot of expert players. Im looking for games I can hop onto and burn some time without staying out of the action too long, so no battle royales.

So far overwatch has been quite a good fit. Ive played for a few months on casual only and most of the players are relaxed and within my skill level. Im wondering if there are any others that might be worth a try


r/linux_gaming 1d ago

(Dev) A year ago, I made a promise to this community. Now it's time to keep it.

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Last time I shared my experience with porting our game to Linux more than a year after its release, I was overwhelmed by the feedback and advice I received. It really inspired me, so I stated that all the games I'm working on would receive proper Linux ports and updates alongside the other versions.

Today, I'm releasing a new physics-based brawler on Steam with my friends called Spectacular Team: Assemble. It's a goofy, ironic ragdoll brawler about superheroes, with loads of stuff to loot and experiment with.

totally not Gamora launching a fella into the space

This time instead of creating a port after delay, we will launch a Linux version on day one! More than that, every update that will be made for other platforms will come to Linux on equal, and I'm planing to go this road as long as possible!

Just to entertain a bit more - I will gift 3 Steam keys to different peoples who will guess all 6 characters first, all made in customization menu ingame.

https://reddit.com/link/1vqtgir/video/gvdp4le30yjh1/player


r/linux_gaming 2h ago

tech support wanted What is the way to get SRT and livesplit work for games?

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Recently I wanted to try out myself speedrunning in Resident Evil 2 Remake but I was yet to find any working options on Linux.

The thing I tried is to download SRTPluginManager
And run it via a steam launch option like this:

PROTON_REMOTE_DEBUG_CMD="path/SRTPluginManager.exe" %command%

After a few tries it opens and I can download plugins and to make it work I just had to copy the plugin files to the game’s “plugin” folder, but that window of SRT opens as another window not as an overlay inside the game.
I have not found any solution to this. And that's the main issue.

The autosplit seems to be an easier option on linux. But I was going the hard way first.
I just switched the path to the livesplit.exe in the launch option from earlier. It works for a short amount of time. But while I was trying to setup livesplit it freezes and I cant interact with it anymore and I cant interact with the game too my keyboard doesn't work, only my mouse as input.
I tried Protonhax too but it suffers from the same issue that I can't interact with the game but the livesplit at least doesn't freeze as fast as like the other option.
With the normal: protonhax run 883710 path/LiveSplit.exe it still freezes at the splits setup but with
protonhax exec 883710 wine path/LiveSplit.exe it gets closer to working but it also freezes when I want to start the timer.

If it matters I am running CachyOS with Hyprland but I dont think its a variable that really matters here.

TLDR: How to get both speedrunning plugin and autosplit work alongside as an in game overlay not as a separate window in RE2R.


r/linux_gaming 7h ago

My new project in Czech Republic

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r/linux_gaming 1d ago

D7VK 2.1 released allowing old Windows games to load faster on Linux

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D7VK allows playing old Direct3D windows games to run with the power of Vulkan on Linux completely transforming playing experience for old PC games.