Linux gaming still breaks in ways that make normal people give up
…Sign in to your XDA account Linux gaming has come such a long way in the last decade, and for seasoned Linux users, that's a great thing. There are fewer reasons…
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Linux gaming works without touching the terminal, and that matters more than any benchmark
5d agoLinux gamers have dealt with hidden input lag for years, and someone finally figured out why
5d agoLinux's Easy Anti-Cheat problem might finally get fixed as Epic Games posts an interesting job listing
1w agoLinux gaming needs immutable distros more than it needs freedom
1w agoValve's Steam Deck didn't just succeed, it quietly changed how PC games are made
…In 2026, Linux gaming has surpassed macOS in the Steam market share, hitting a record 5.33%. Valve's relentless pressure on easy anti-cheat and battle.io worked. Developers who once…
Denuvo is finally dead: every PC game protected by the DRM can now be cracked or bypassed
…XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Hackers declare Denuvo 'fully useless' after 12 years; all Denuvo-protected games…
Wine 11 rewrites how Linux runs Windows games at the kernel level, and the speed gains are massive
…to me at adam@xda-developers.com , on Twitter as @AdamConwayIE , on Instagram as AdamConwayIE , or u/AdamConwayIE on Reddit. Sign in to your XDA account Linux gaming has come a long…
CachyOS just dethroned Arch Linux on ProtonDB, and Linux gamers are finally noticing
…Related I recommend these 3 best Linux distros for gamers ditching Windows Looking to game outside of Windows? You'll need one of these Linux distros. Arch Linux is great, but CachyOS…
Windows still dominates these 3 major arenas, and Linux won't catch up anytime soon
…Sign in to your XDA account Linux has never been so good. The Steam Deck put a polished Linux gaming handheld in millions of living rooms. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Bazzite and Fedora…
Sunshine and Moonlight let me build my own game streaming service for the cost of one GPU
…Sign in to your XDA account Gaming on Linux was always viewed as a compromise. Leaving the clutches of Windows was met by roadblocks when it came to running PC games. That…
Microsoft finally admitted Windows 11 was broken, but I've already moved on
…Whether it's Linux or macOS, I'd rather take one of the alternatives over Microsoft's offering. Related I'm switching to Linux for gaming — here's why Linux gaming is…
I tried Winpodx, WinBoat, and WinApps for running Windows software on Linux, and one is clearly ahead
…Prior to joining XDA in 2021, he worked at Neowin: https://www.neowin.net/news/poster/jo%C3%A3o-carrasqueira/ Sign in to your XDA account As much as I love Linux…
Windows is still the best OS for gaming, and these 4 things prove it
…The developments with Proton , recent leaps with Wine 11 , and the integration of new kernel drivers have genuinely propelled the Linux gaming ecosystem far beyond anyone could have comprehended just a few…