r/linux_gaming is a subreddit with 424k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses linux, gaming, steam, games, and proton, and they frequently recommend/review os, game controller, and linux distro.
A subreddit for discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck).
Popular Themes in r/linux_gaming
#1
Solution Requests
: "I’m still working on the strange atmosphere for my Linux game (Fallgrade)."
12 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Linux Gaming Handbook [Early Preview]"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "NVIDIA FUCK YOU"
6 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "My isometric post-apocalyptic game available on Linux"
5 posts
#5
Ideas
: "I ported Xonotic, an open source arena FPS, to the browser with P2P multiplayer over WebRTC. Link below to play!"
1 post
#6
Money Talk
: "Steam Machine on preorder in Tunisia, 512GB version costs 1999dt (about 650$) and 2TB version is 3999dt (~1300$)"
1 post
#7
Opportunities
: "Epic Games is hiring a Senior Game Security Engineer for their Anti-Cheat team to champion Linux anti-cheat capabilities while working on OS internals, reverse engineering, and protecting multiplayer games."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/linux_gaming
#1
Linux
: "Easily the coolest dumb thing I've done so far on my Linux gaming journey."
278 posts
#2
Gaming
: "KDE KWin Patches Aiming To Optimize Gaming Latency To Better Compete With Windows"
130 posts
#3
Steam
: "Steam Machine one step closer to launch as benchmarks surface online, here's how it compares to the Steam Deck"
108 posts
#4
Games
: "Games, including ones that run very well on Linux natively, run inexplicably bad for my hardware sometimes."
101 posts
#5
Proton
: "Steam Game Fest Reminded Me How Amazing Proton Is"
38 posts
#6
Windows
: "I have FINALLY finished the engineering prototype for the CG Deck! - An Open Source, x86, Modular Handheld PC running Dual Boot Linux & Windows."
37 posts
#7
Controller
: "Controller incompatible with linux :("
37 posts
#8
Issues
: "New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck - 2026-06-06 Edition"
29 posts
#9
Frustrating
28 posts
#10
Game
: "My isometric post-apocalyptic Game available on Linux"
28 posts
Products Discussed in r/linux_gaming
Os
116 reviews
#1
Linux Mint
4.1★ from 23 reviews
#2
Bazzite
4.2★ from 16 reviews
#3
Fedora
4.2★ from 13 reviews
Game Controller
36 reviews
#1
Sony
4.4★ from 10 reviews
#2
8bitdo
4.9★ from 7 reviews
#3
Xbox
3.8★ from 4 reviews
Linux Distro
36 reviews
#1
Nobara
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#2
CachyOS
4.4★ from 8 reviews
#3
Fedora
4.4★ from 7 reviews
Flair Used in r/linux_gaming
#1
tech support wanted
: "¿Wasn't this supposed to be over?"
36 posts
#2
steam/steam deck
: "Valve to no longer offer physical gift cards due to scammers"
15 posts
#3
graphics/kernel/drivers
: "Valve developer posts merge request for new anti-lag framework and an implementation for RADV"
15 posts
#4
wine/proton
: "Steam Game Fest Reminded Me How Amazing Proton Is"
12 posts
#5
guide
: "Linux Gaming Handbook [Early Preview]"
9 posts
#6
hardware
: "Easily the coolest dumb thing I've done so far on my Linux gaming journey."
8 posts
#7
gamedev/testers wanted
: "I’m still working on the strange atmosphere for my Linux game (Fallgrade)."
7 posts
#8
tool/utility
: "Cheat Engine 7.7 is out with native Linux support."
5 posts
#9
emulation
: "the state of linux gaming in 2026"
4 posts
#10
new native/FLOSS game
: "New Steam Games with Native Linux Builds, including D.O.T. Defence - 2026-06-17 Edition"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/linux_gaming
Yearly
+87k members(25.8%)
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Last updated: June 22, 2026