Determine if your PC needs Windows 10 or 11 based on your requirements.
Determine if your PC needs Windows 10 or 11 based on your requirements.
Very few AAA games come with a Linux release. Rise and Shadow of the Tomb Raider are the only ones I’m aware of. A handful of smaller titles offer a native Linux version. Most of these operate via Proton or Wine. For anti-cheat purposes, installation isn’t crucial—what matters is smooth operation without automatic bans or sudden account termination during a ban wave (some games delay banning until all cheaters are caught together). As far as I know, Destiny 2 doesn’t support Linux, so avoid running it there, even if you manage to install and play. Bungie doesn’t undo bans, which adds to the concern.
Technically, many major anti-cheat solutions can run on Linux, but this depends on the creator’s decision. This is why some Easy-AntiCheat titles work well there while others don’t.
I’m also aware of the spyware issue. Many system processes run at the kernel level. Installing tools like HWiNFO64—which monitors sensors—requires kernel-level access. On Linux, I often need to run commands as root (e.g., NVTOP) or manually install drivers such as Nvidia or Broadcom’s proprietary ones. These drivers are usually bundled with the kernel, though some distros may auto-install them. Proprietary drivers sometimes modify the kernel to integrate themselves (like Broacom Wi-Fi drivers using akmods).
Drivers and software generally operate at the kernel level across macOS, Windows, and Linux. That’s why I don’t feel strongly about anti-cheat tools in these environments.
Have you thought about using GNU/Linux? Verify if your games run on protondb, locate a Linux distribution you like and set it up. Suggested options include Ubuntu, Fedora, or Linux Mint for newcomers.