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The state of Linux gaming in 2026: how close are we to 100% compatibility?

Take notes, Epic Games.

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I found the key to gaming on desktop Linux

Bazzite for most games, and a dual-boot of Windows for games that won't typically work

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You don’t need a gaming distro — these Linux tweaks matter more

The best parts of CachyOS, on any distro

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This Linux distro is for people who just want games to work

Fedora can game too.

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Linux gaming is finally great, and these 4 distros are leading the way

2026 is the year of the Linux desktop, I promise.

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Bazzite isn’t the best Linux gaming option anymore — this is

Linux gaming keeps getting better.

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You don’t need to wait for the Steam Machine — you can build your own today

Why wait for 2026?

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Linux is actually the better OS for gaming—I’m never going back to Windows

Tux beat Windows at its own game.

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The 5 Best Linux Gaming Distros in 2024

Gaming on Linux is getting better all the time. Here are five Linux gaming distros you should try, for current and retro gaming.

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How to Play Game Boy Games in Your Linux Terminal

Want to relive the good old days by playing Game Boy games on your Linux PC? With php-terminal-gameboy-emulator, you can.

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The Best Video Game Tracker Apps (Like Goodreads for Video Games)

Want to keep track of your video game collection and progression? Use one of these video game tracker apps that are like "Goodreads for video games"!

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7 Great Games You Can Play in Your Linux Terminal

Want some quick and easy games to pass your time? Check out these terminal-based games for your Linux PC.

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How to Install the Epic Games Launcher to Play Games on Linux

Epic Games is known to offer free games to its users every now and then. Install it on your Linux PC to enjoy your favorite games right now.

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System76 Pangolin Laptop Review: The Linux Laptop You've Been Dreaming Of!

A powerful ultrabook running Ubuntu or Pop!_OS Linux distributions, equally capable of productivity or gaming.

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Play God in the Linux Terminal With Conway’s Game of Life

Sit back and kill some time by enjoying the classic Conway's Game of Life within your Linux terminal.

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How to RMA Your Steam Deck When Something Goes Wrong

If your Steam Deck is refusing to work properly, you might need to send it to Valve for repair. Here's how.

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How to Play Chess in Your Linux Terminal (With Multiplayer Support Over SSH)

Train your mind and enjoy a game of chess in your Linux terminal with Gambit, a chess client with support for multiplayer over SSH.

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How to Play Solitaire in Your Linux Terminal With solitaire-tui

Bring your favorite card game to the Linux terminal by installing solitaire-tui on Linux.

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How to Install and Play GOG Games on Linux

Learn how to play GOG games on Linux to turn your Linux desktop into a full-blown gaming system.

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Asahi Linux Achieves Major Breathrough With Apple Silicon GPU Support

Apple Silicon Linux users can now run Quake3 with GPU acceleration. They can also watch development in real time on YouTube.

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