What Gamers Should Know Before Switching to Linux

More gamers are switching to Linux than ever before. According to Valve’s April 2026 Steam Hardware Survey, 4.52% of all Steam users now use Linux. While that might sound like a minuscule percentage, that’s still around double what it was last year.Much of that growth has been because of the Steam Deck, which runs a Linux-based operating system called SteamOS.
There’s a lot to love about gaming on Linux—but also a lot to keep in mind if you’re thinking of making the