FSR 4 Arrives on SteamOS and Proton: A Major Step for Linux Gaming
Linux gaming just got a significant boost. VKD3D-Proton 3.0, the DirectX 12 translation layer that powers Windows game compatibility on Linux, now supports AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4). This is actually a crucial development for the Linux gaming ecosystem, especially for Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine console. What VKD3D-Proton Does (and Why It Matters) Before diving…
Gaming on a Virtual Machine – A Last Resort for Linux Gamers
Gaming on a virtual machine works in theory, but you’ll face some major hurdles along the way. The core problem is that virtual machines can’t directly access your physical graphics hardware because the host system already uses it . Your games also get limited resources since you’re running two operating systems at once. However, if…
Best Linux-Native Emulators and How to Get Started
Running game console emulators on Linux has become far easier in recent years. There are more emulators than ever that run natively and come packaged as Flatpak, AppImage, or Snap formats. You can install most emulators with just one click instead of dealing with complex compilation and dependencies. Active GitHub repositories, user forums, and Discord…
11 Windows Games That Run Perfectly on Linux in 2025
It comes as a surprise to many that Linux systems can actually run some Windows games better. Valve’s Proton compatibility layer enables thousands of Windows-only games to run like native – or sometimes even better – on Linux systems. Tests made with SteamOS handhelds show improvements anywhere from 8% to 36% on SteamOS compared to…
How to Play Classic Games in Linux Terminal: A Beginner’s Guide
Unlike most Mac and PC users, Linux users spend quite a bit of time working with the terminal. That doesn’t usually involve gaming, but the bar is definitely lower for Linux gamers to try out a few command line games. If this is up your alley, terminal games on Linux can offer hours of fun…