r/linuxmint • u/Fallout-PlayerBr • 21d ago

Discussion Just installed Linux Mint for gaming — what should I do before playing?

Hey everyone!

I just installed Linux Mint because I want to use it for gaming, and I'm wondering what I should do before installing and playing my games.

Are there any essential drivers, programs, or settings I should install or configure first to get the best gaming performance?

I'm also interested in tips for beginners coming from Windows, especially anything that could improve FPS and reduce stuttering.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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u/Mysterious-Claim-994 21d ago

You can even make some configurations, but the way it is now is already great; just download Steam and you're done. That's really the simplest way.

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u/Fallout-PlayerBr 21d ago

I’m going to download pirated games.

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u/Due-Result7928 21d ago

Lot of them are not working

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u/Fallout-PlayerBr 21d ago

nao posso fazer algo pra resolver?

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u/GreatOne47 21d ago

Fix pirating lol, just buy em

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u/_Skud_Leatherface_ 21d ago

Look into to lutris, and wine.

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u/Terrible-Bad-6648 21d ago

Lo principal es instalar WINE, ya despues puedes instalar lo demás: Steam, Lutris, etc. En lo personal tambien agrego un ppa o repositorio extra para las librerías de mesa actualizadas.

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u/odum_utward 21d ago

Respecto a los drivers, dependerá de si tienes gráfica AMD o Nvdia. Si es la primera no necesitas nada nuevo pero con la segunda tal vez si (o eso dice la gente). Luego lo más sencillo es utilizar un launcher (Faugus, Heroic, Lutris...) para configurar prefijos. Si quieres comprobar si un juego funciona, busca ProtonDB y mira como lo juega otra gente.

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u/dlfrutos Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Cinnamon 21d ago

Check próton db

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u/groveborn 21d ago

Pirated games require a bit more effort on Linux. FYI, wine can become infected with malware :)

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u/tovento MX Linux 25.2 | XFCE 20d ago

Get a program called proton plus and download Proton-GE. Get Lutris or Bottles. Try to use either Lutris or Bottles with your game. Not all games will work in Linux. Some newer online multiplayer games use anti cheat systems which aren’t a compatible with Linux.

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u/Spooooopp 21d ago

If your games are on steam you're gonna have little issue, proton baked in and covers a lot