r/linux_gaming is a subreddit with 436k members. The community frequently discusses linux, gaming, struggling, games, and steam, and they frequently recommend/review os, game controller, and linux distro, and the most common flair used is tech support wanted, wine/proton, tool/utility, guide, and gamedev/testers wanted.
A subreddit for discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck).
Popular Topics in r/linux_gaming
#1
Linux
44 posts
#2
Gaming
34 posts
#3
Struggling
18 posts
#4
Games
17 posts
#5
Steam
16 posts
#6
Worst
13 posts
#7
Annoying
11 posts
#8
Controller
9 posts
#9
Hardware
9 posts
#10
Hard Time
8 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
: "What are the biggest deficiencies of using Linux for gaming in 2026?"
58 posts
#2
wine/proton
: "Steam Overlay working on Wine-Wayland thanks to GE"
14 posts
#3
tool/utility
: "NOMM v0.12.0 - Switch Emulator Modding Has Arrived! (Development Progress Update 2026/08/16)"
12 posts
#4
guide
: "Playable PvP Shooters on Linux"
7 posts
#5
gamedev/testers wanted
: "I’m working on a strange meadow for my Linux game (Fallgrade)."
5 posts
#6
hardware
: "Gaming mouse for Linux?"
4 posts
#7
steam/steam deck
: "PlayStation to PC"
4 posts
#8
graphics/kernel/drivers
: "Con Kolivas Revives "-ck" Patches & MuQSS To Improve Linux Desktop Responsiveness"
3 posts
#9
benchmark
: "Intel Enables Buffer Compression For Better Gaming Performance With DXVK"
3 posts
#10
new native/FLOSS game
: "I’m developing my game on Linux (CachyOS), for Linux in Godot!"
3 posts
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Yearly
+89k members(25.5%)
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Last updated: August 22, 2026