How-To Geek on MSN

The 3 best Linux distros for gamers

S ome people will claim Linux gaming is awesome, while others will complain that it’s broken and doesn’t work! This vast ...
MUO on MSN

Linux comes for Windows at 40 — and gaming can't save it

Let’s start with gaming. For years, gaming was easier on Windows, but a growing number of Linux distros are great for gaming ...
The Outerhaven on MSN

Linux PC Gaming Is On The Rise While Windows Trips Over Itself

Linux PC gaming is more of a threat to Windows gaming, now more than ever and yet, Microsoft continues to fumble the ball, ...
TweakTown

Steam data reveals PC gamers shifting from Windows to Linux

TL;DR: Windows remains the leading PC gaming OS with 95.1% market share, but Linux, driven by SteamOS and Steam Deck popularity, is steadily growing among gamers. Valve's SteamOS offers optimized ...
eTeknix

Linux Gaming on Steam Hits a Major Milestone: Over 3% Market Share

Times are changing. For Linux gamers on Steam, the October 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey has shown the community crossing the 3% market share mark. This upward trend has been clear for a while ...
PC World

The Steam Deck pushes Linux past a new milestone: 3% of Steam gamers

It’s finally happening! The year of the Linux… PC gaming handheld device. (Okay, that doesn’t quite roll off the tongue.) According to the latest Steam hardware survey, Linux has just over 3 percent ...