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how is linux for gamers? (endlesstalk.org)
submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Edvard@endlesstalk.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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i know that some games arent compitable and been to the site that shows which game is and which is not, and i also know most mods dont work on linux version which is a boomer (skyrim and rimworld mostly)?

so for gamers, why did you change to linux being a mostly a gamer?

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[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because it's easier, it just works and it doesn't nag me.

I use Bazzite, it's been the best computing experience I had.

Ask anything you want.

[–] Edvard@endlesstalk.org 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

have you tryed more distros other then bazzites? what would you recommend?

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)
  • 1998:

I tried my first linux distro: Mandriva

  • 1998 - 2020

Every year I chose a distro and spent a month with it. Mandrake was a an eye opener. Then Ubuntu was the easiest, but it was not ready for me yet.

  • 2021:

Linux is now ready for work & gaming, so I switched and tried these major distros and their downstream forks:

Debian

  • Ubuntu
    • Zorin
    • POP OS
    • Mint
    • Tails
  • Vanilla OS

Arch

  • Manjaro
  • Endeavour OS
  • Crystal
  • BlendOS
  • SteamOS

Fedora

  • Fedora Workstation
  • Nobara
  • Fedora Silverblue
  • Ublue:
  • Aurora
  • Bazzite

I recommend Bazzite for gamers and Aurora, for everyone else. They are as if not easier to use than a smartphone.

I use Aurora on my work laptop, and Bazzite on my gaming desktop. Both have been great with no issues.

[–] Edvard@endlesstalk.org 1 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

damn interesting, i see on steamchart that july 2025, arch linux is most popular, what would you recommend?

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Every distro I listed is awesome in it's own ways. Arch is great, but you will break it.

Arch is for people that want to learn Linux enough to fix it and/or tailor it down to the last package, if you want something that just works no matter what, it's not for you.

However, if you have a second PC and your activities are not critically important and you have lots of free time, it's great to learn how Linux works.

Having 2 drives also works fine. Just don't dual boot on the same drive, as that will eventually result in being unable to boot.