guys plz just install linux, we only play 5 year old games

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[+] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (10 children)
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  • [–] [S] 7 points 1 year ago

    really the only thing that gives us trouble on linux these days are brand new AAA's where the publisher is sometimes Linux-hostile or occasionally certain E-sports

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    My understanding is the biggest issue is kernel level anti-cheat. I've never had a game fail to play well for me, but i also don't play stuff like battlefield or destiny or FIFA or whatever.

    Worst bug I've had is War Thunder having a 5-second freeze at the start of ground realistic battles. But that's just bad support for the Linux client.

    Other issues I've seen the most is forcing dedicated GPU (run parameters fix, e.g. DRI_PRIME=XXX) and connectivity with indie games on steam which is usually fixed with changing proton version, ensuring dedicated gpu, etc.

    In the end, Finnish Cottage Simulator runs with proton 9.4 and that's the only game you will ever need.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    Is there a good way to figure out what games do and don't work on Linux beyond just playing them?

    I finally bought a SteamDeck to address this. Now I just use the "SteamDeck Verified" badge on Steam.

    It is worth adding that I have found Valve to be very conservative with giving out "playable" and "verified" bages. (I have had to wait for a Nintendo Switch game to get a required emergency patch more times than I have had any issue with a "SteamDeck Verified" game on SteamDeck.)

    With "Playable" your mileage may vary. A large number of "SteamDeck Playable" games would be fine on Linux Desktop, but are awkward on the SteamDeck smaller screen and need a hunch of controller mapping done.

    But I happily play many games on my SteamDeck that are only badged as "playable".

    I guess my recommendation is what I did:

    1. buy a SteamDeck
    2. Try various games I care about on the SteamDeck
    3. Satisfied, throw out my last copy of Windows
    4. Mostly forget that desktop gaming is a thing, because I'm busy and my SteamDeck let's me play on the go and from my recliner.
    5. ...?...
    6. Declare this the year of the Linux Desktop Gaming to my friends.
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