…or just as interesting for those who like tinkering, and seeing what is ‘under the hood’ doing what!
The blog is is pretty beginner-friendly with how to run Windows games on Linux using Steam Play compatibility tools like Proton and WINE. It explains:
Why compatibility layers are needed – Different operating systems handle system functions differently, so tools like Proton translate Windows game commands into something Linux understands.
Performance impact – Unlike emulation, these tools don’t slow things down much, and some games may even run better thanks to optimizations like Vulkan support.
Different tools available – It compares WINE (general Windows app support), Proton (optimized for gaming), and community versions like GE-Proton (extra features).
How to use them – Simple steps for enabling them in Steam and recommendations for checking game compatibility on sites like ProtonDB.
Bonus tools – Mentions alternatives like Luxtorpeda (native Linux game ports) and SteamTinkerLaunch (modding support).
Why I think this blog might help beginners - or curious folk!
If you’re new to Linux gaming, I thought this this post really demystifies how Windows games can work on Linux, what tools to use, and where to find help.
Already gaming on Linux, but I have not tried third party tools and this article’s explanation of how to is pretty useful for if I ever do. As well as the explanation on why you need compatibility tools in the first place. I have just always taken “the exact software for one OS might not immediately run on the other” as a given. (In other words, I might as well be a newbie given how much I know: not everything the article had.) Thanks for sharing!
Neat info. Positive comments in this thread prompted me to go read the thing, and I appreciated how it is a ground-up explanation, but still quite accessible. Now I understand why WINE is not an Emulator (I had been wondering, tbh)
This comes at the perfect time. I was thinking I’d have to find out how to run modloaders or managers on Linux, but I guess I got my answer right here. Thanks for posting!
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Already gaming on Linux, but I have not tried third party tools and this article’s explanation of how to is pretty useful for if I ever do. As well as the explanation on why you need compatibility tools in the first place. I have just always taken “the exact software for one OS might not immediately run on the other” as a given. (In other words, I might as well be a newbie given how much I know: not everything the article had.) Thanks for sharing!
I’m going to send a link of this comment to Gardiner, I know he’ll be so happy it has helped someone!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Neat info. Positive comments in this thread prompted me to go read the thing, and I appreciated how it is a ground-up explanation, but still quite accessible. Now I understand why WINE is not an Emulator (I had been wondering, tbh)
This comes at the perfect time. I was thinking I’d have to find out how to run modloaders or managers on Linux, but I guess I got my answer right here. Thanks for posting!
FYI, Gariner Bryant is also on Peertube!
And don’t forget his alternative to Discord - his Revolt server is here too, which is so fun, but maybe I am biased :)
I’ve been looking for a reason to try out Revolt. Thanks for the rec!
Perfect!
Make sure you drop by and say hello!!!
SD is such a nice device.
I’m definitely a beginner so I’ll check it out.
I hope this help, then!
:)