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…
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…
Best Twitch Linux Tools for Pro Streaming in 2025
Platforms like Twitch are hugely popular, but Linux users have sometimes struggled to find reliable ways to stream. That’s all different now. OBS Studio stands out as the top choice for Linux streamers and comes with powerful encoding and RTMP broadcasting features, but we’ve also looked at other apps ranging from Linux streaming servers to…
16 Excellent Free Games That Run Well on Linux
It’s still a bit harder to get games running on Linux, but the gaming landscape has significantly improved over the years. Thanks to Proton/Wine and not least a growing number of developers recognizing the platform’s potential, there’s been an influx of high-quality games that run smoothly on Linux. With this list, I will touch on…