Moving from Windows to Linux for gaming Video games on Linux platforms
Moving from Windows to Linux for gaming Video games on Linux platforms
Hey, so I recently decided to switch fro windows 10 to linux. I already got a dual boot setup, since I'm still not very comfortable with linux and switch to windows 10 for tasks that I can't do. Which mainly is video games. Yes I do know that games run great on linux these days, but one of the biggest road blocks is that I need to reinstall about 1.5Tb of games that I have installed on my windows in 2 years of usage. Is there any way just to grab some files from the games folder that would be the same on windows and linux like textures, and install the ones that are necessarly just for linux, and not for windows ? Thanks in advance!
I assume game installers aren't designed to bypass downloading existing files, so even with identified portable assets it's unlikely to succeed. A fresh install might be simpler. Are you certain about moving entirely to Linux, particularly for gaming? I've relied on Windows as my primary OS for years, but I maintain a Windows dual boot setup because it remains a more reliable option for most games, especially recent titles.
Wouldn't it be easier if your Steam client connected directly to your Windows drive with the games preloaded? That way Steam could handle everything automatically. In fact, that’s what I’d have done first. However, I’m not sure if newer Linux versions support native NTFS or if a third-party driver would be necessary to access that partition.
I mostly play on Steam, while the others from Epic Games tend to be smaller, up to 5Gb which isn't too bad for me.
Because I run both operating systems and use Steam, having compatible games on both would be helpful without needing to reinstall them multiple times.