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FUD, fear, uncertainty, and doubt are present. Your comment implied that few games support Linux and suggested the original poster should avoid playing since gaming isn’t viable there.
In my current collection of games, only CSGO and other Valve titles run smoothly on Linux. Metro 2033/LL, LOL, Division 1 & 2, Rise of the TR, Brawlhalla, and a few more are available only on Windows or macOS. Wine exists but comes with performance costs. It's unclear if it can assist with launchers like Uplay that lack Linux support.
Wine's performance isn't as poor as it seems. Proton and Lutris handle most games and launchers well, though exceptions exist for anti-cheat titles such as EAC and Battle Eye. The situation may change soon.
Based on this, the game runs smoothly with about 50-70% minimum frames per second, and an average of around 80%, which is quite solid. 144fps would be even better, bringing it to roughly 115.
I believe Valve might have temporarily set SteamOS aside. As compatibility with Proton and native Linux gaming expands significantly, they could reconsider it for users seeking a console-like experience. Initially, they seemed overly optimistic about developers creating Linux ports, relying on existing "game systems" running Linux. They’ve since adjusted their strategy, prioritizing the release of more games for Linux first.