I use Windows for my desktop PC but I’m also a fan of Linux for work and programming.

I’m not really liking the direction windows is taking so it would be nice to explore some other alternatives. I mostly use my desktop for gaming, so I’m interested in how people are gaming on Linux

  • crisisingot@beehaw.orgOP
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    1 year ago

    Yeah I have a lot of experience with Ubuntu but I was wondering if there were any more optimal distros for gaming.

    But I’m glad you mentioned Nvidia cause I have an Nvidia graphics card so that might be an issue for me

    • tango_octogono@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Well, if you’re up for it then try anyway. I tried to use Pop OS in my gaming machine for some months, then Endeavour OS, despite also having an Nvidia GPU. It was a cool experience, but the small issues I faced started to pile up. The last straw was when I was going to play in a lan party and Company of Heroes just wouldn’t start.

      I came back to Windows and honestly… It’s better for gaming. Things just work. Doesn’t matter if it’s niche or AAA or has some anti cheat software, it will work. Regardless of your GPU, or updates, etc. No need to check protondb, troubleshoot, waste hours to make a niche game work (Dragon Commander from GOG… I just gave up and bought it again on Steam to be able to play for example), etc etc

      But I’m really happy to see how far Linux has come, and hopefully someday it will be as seamless as Windows. My Steam Deck works really well and it’s only going to get better, but we’re not there yet.

      • Sinfaen@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        I think I’ll keep at least one windows boot available for me to run specific games or software as not everything runs well on Linux yet. I’m excited to see how much better support on the steam deck gets soon