Do Gamers Use Linux?
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The short answer is yes; Linux is a good gaming PC. Here are several reasons why. First, Linux offers a vast selection of games that you can buy or download from Steam. From just a thousand games a few years ago, there are already at least 6,000 games available there.

How many gamers use Linux?

For context, Linux gaming has historically sat below 1%, according to the folks at gamingonlinux who have been tracking market share of the open source OS for a good few years now. They estimate that over 1.2 million active Linux users are currently on Steam, and the trend seems to be moving upward.

Does Linux suck for gaming?

Gaming on Linux still sucks. Everything has to be just right if you game on Linux, and if you make a mistake, you’re on your own. … This is fine for students and kids, but for those of us who work and game, this is almost as bad as getting hit with a 50 GB game update when you only have an hour to play.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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