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I will fully switch when installing mods are just as easy as windows. So far I haven't found mod managers that work only for one or two games. I have switched mostly to pop os using plasma.
Modding might not be as easy as on Windows, but for example, Mod Organizer 2 works on Linux. Steam Tinker Launch helps with MO2 installation and usage. Wabbajack also works after some tinkering, but you'll need to search the Internet to figure out how to get it working.
I have recently played Fallout: New Vegas with Viva New Vegas modlist and Skyrim with Nordic Souls modlist under Linux. Took some tinkering to get the modding things working, and to figure out where each of the files are located, but other than those, the games worked fine.
Once you go through the pain of getting one modding tool working, you can then use it with other games without the initial hassle.
Which games? I know there are a few projects trying to improving linux modding.
Oblivion remastered, stardew valley, fallout 4, or rimworld.
I cant commend on the first 3 but im a huge rimworld enjoyer and i've had 0 issues modding on linux. Steamworkshop works as expected and even RimPy launcher workers natively on linux.