Playing on Linux

[Adriano Ruggieri]

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask you a question, as a Steam Deck owner in love, I ask you, how is it to play with Linux on a Desktop computer today? Proton is making huge steps forward and there are distributions that are basically compatible with Nvidia drivers. Let's say that it has always been my obsession to leave Windows to be able to use a Linux Distro, but I stopped for some games that perhaps do not work as they should on Linux. Generally I play strategy games, a bit of role-playing games, and the Forza Horizon and Motorsport saga are essential for me.

For this reason I ask you, how is the Gaming situation on Linux today?

[WolfEisberg]

引用自 D. Flame：

引用自 Adriano Ruggieri：

Strange what you say. In all the tests I've seen online, Linux usually has 4 or 5 more frames than Windows, and has less if you go over 60fps! Maybe you have an AMD graphics card? because I know that AMD graphics drivers are not as functional as their Nvidia counterparts on Linux

I don't think they are speaking in good faith, and it's a level 0 steam account.

But Linux performs better in some games, a little worse in others. And it competitive multiplayer games might get blocked from running in Linux, not because the game will not run, but because the devs intentionally blocked it.

The only games that I have run into that will not run with proton are far older games like Overlord didn't work with Proton. Though, I could likely get it working with other methods.

And most people aren't switching to Linux because they think it is better at gaming anyway. They are just fed up with M$'s spyware and decided that Windows Recall was the straw that broke the camel's back.

People just want to make sure they can game decently on Linux, not that it is immediately superior to gaming on Windows.

Do you even know what a "level 0" account even is? I'm guessing you don't.

it was running worse in all games that I have tried through Bazzite. I don't care for what reasons a game will run or not run on Linux, it either runs or it doesn't, the reason doesn't matter to me.

I don't care if linux gaming is superior to windows gaming, I just want it to be an equal experience in every way. Its far from being a equal experience in every way, its a lessor experience. I have no reason to choose to have a lessor experience

[WolfEisberg]

引用自 KalCuey：

引用自 WolfEisberg：

after trying somegames with Bazzite linux, I was getting some where between 10-20% less performance compared to Windows, even for games installed from Steam. Also, I noticed the sound quality is not nearly as good as it is for Windows. I use Dolby Atmos for Headphones on Windows and it makes a significant difference, and Dolby Atmos for Headphones isn't available on Linux.

Also some games wouldn't even run in linux at all, which means I need a dual boot system in order to play those games.

Some games it took more tinkering around with various things, including using command line that I had to web search to learn how to do, in order to get the games to work properly.

Overall I see no reason to use Linux for gaming at this time, it is still an overall lessor experience vs Windows for gaming. I won't do a dual boot system, if I have to have Windows installed anyways, I might as well as use Windows for all my games. I am willing to switch to Linux if I can get at least a 1 to 1 equivalent gaming experience in all things between Windows and Linux, and so far Linux gaming is still a long way from being a 1:1 experience compared to Windows.

had never heard of this

looked it up and it is a fedora based attempt at steams os

it came out last year

for first time user, stay away from small or niche distros

https://distrowatch.com/

is a great place to learn about them

it gives lists of the most used and updated distros

endeavour is arch based, like steams, and much more stable

That tells you a major problem with Linux gaming, that it's possible for someone to choose the "wrong" distro. I chose Bazzite due to articles being written about it saying its dedicated to gaming,these articles about Bazzite were the reason why I decided to give Linux a try again.

For as long as there is this mess of million different flavors of Linux it'll continue to hold linux down from ever reaching enough market share to matter. Even Linux fans cannot agree on what is best to use, so anyone doing research is still going to be left with confusion and uncertainty. It also doesn't help that the Linux community when giving help are not very good with new people with Linux, because how they explain things seems to be with the idea that the new user should already know a lot about linux.

[WolfEisberg]

引用自 BurakZG：

Xbox controller with dongle doesn't work for me. Crap from Microsoft never implements standards properly.

Oh yeah, I forgot about this too, my wireless Xbox controller wouldn't work, I had to connect it by cable to get it to work. I can't have that given my use case.

[KalGimpa]

引用自 WolfEisberg：

引用自 KalCuey：

had never heard of this

looked it up and it is a fedora based attempt at steams os

it came out last year

for first time user, stay away from small or niche distros

https://distrowatch.com/

is a great place to learn about them

it gives lists of the most used and updated distros

endeavour is arch based, like steams, and much more stable

That tells you a major problem with Linux gaming, that it's possible for someone to choose the "wrong" distro. I chose Bazzite due to articles being written about it saying its dedicated to gaming,these articles about Bazzite were the reason why I decided to give Linux a try again.

For as long as there is this mess of million different flavors of Linux it'll continue to hold linux down from ever reaching enough market share to matter. Even Linux fans cannot agree on what is best to use, so anyone doing research is still going to be left with confusion and uncertainty. It also doesn't help that the Linux community when giving help are not very good with new people with Linux, because how they explain things seems to be with the idea that the new user should already know a lot about linux.

you mean people should actually research it before using?

no kidding

once again

we made the choice in the 90's and windows won

anyone that wants to get away from it now will have to actually do a little work

people like you coming in and crying

"DOOM!!!!!"

need to chill

[D. Flame]

引用自 WolfEisberg：

引用自 D. Flame：

I don't think they are speaking in good faith, and it's a level 0 steam account.

But Linux performs better in some games, a little worse in others. And it competitive multiplayer games might get blocked from running in Linux, not because the game will not run, but because the devs intentionally blocked it.

The only games that I have run into that will not run with proton are far older games like Overlord didn't work with Proton. Though, I could likely get it working with other methods.

And most people aren't switching to Linux because they think it is better at gaming anyway. They are just fed up with M$'s spyware and decided that Windows Recall was the straw that broke the camel's back.

People just want to make sure they can game decently on Linux, not that it is immediately superior to gaming on Windows.

Do you even know what a "level 0" account even is? I'm guessing you don't.

Yes, it is typically a troll's alt account that has been set to private to hide the fact that they are trolling on an alt account.

[Brutalness]

U have a steam. Deck so I know

[Creeper of Doom]

Linux was super duper frustrating for PC Gaming, i just decided to go back to Windows.

A majority of games dont have Linux Versions. Proton has issues and incompatibility with alot of games

[Allow]

TL;DR : No issues, just try it and see.

Well, talking about my experience here :
I've always daily-drove Windows until around April of this year, but, getting frustrated by the different Windows controversial updates, I firstly made the switch to an Arch-based distro (EndeavourOS) and, in the end, just switched to Arch.
I do have a pretty sturdy but old Laptop (i5-8300H, GTX1050Ti, 16Go), and I basically gained performances.
Using Proton straight from Steam, it was around 10-15% in most games, and using ProtonGE more like 20%

Since Nvidia's *promised* to make installing their drivers easier during this year, I noticed that yes, it is definetly way better. Just install *nvidia* package and Boom ! You're in here.

I had no issues at all, but not everything's perfect : in some games, there was random issues. However, if you just check ProtonDB, you can see how well the games you play runs.


In conclusion, why not give it a try ?
Even using Ubuntu or a beginner-like distro, it will be a good experience.

[kosmosskatenew]

Let' say my experience. I'm glad I am off windows sinds 2020. Was angry at then window 7 forced update turn into 10. And windows 11 was big no more bloat more stuff installed apps that I don't want need. I'm not boiling frog user. Tried pop!os as first distro. Playing games now on Nobara. Most things works for me. I don't know all racing games works, also happy with steam deck. You can also like me first turn 1 daily driver into linux see how it goes.. or keep you harddrive ssd windows copy as back up, if you ever need it. Buy a new harddrive ssd for linux only and put it in pc you want try linux on.

ps Still I didn't go back to windows. I think it will stay that way.

Linux positive sides was it that's less storage space as a OS, uses lesser ram than windows less things in the background running like cortana..now it will be Recall. All apps I don't need are not installed on my pc. And I have choice do I want Gnome? Kde.. And a big plus for me, starting up
pc go allot faster because it doesn't do unnecessary stuff anymore. And love updating, no more i need to wait for i can use my pc. And my window 7 old pc still goes online. For micrososft windows 11 was no go for it too old!! no it still does it job with pop!os I dont need new hardware if the old one can do it too with different lighter os.

Good Luck with your Linux tryout journey..
I hope my english is not great, But I you get the message what i am trying too say.