Steam Deck and Linux now support more than 12,000 games that are ready to play and confirmed.
Steam Deck and Linux now support more than 12,000 games that are ready to play and confirmed.
I faced a comparable issue recently when attempting to play Anomaly Warzone Earth, a classic reverse tower defense title, on my Linux Mint system. Despite running an i5 3320M with integrated graphics, the game failed to launch. I explored every Steam ProtonDB option—some unlocked menus, others just displayed a black screen or prevented the game from starting altogether. The available information online was sparse due to the game's obscurity. While a few enthusiasts managed to run it on Linux years ago, support appears to have faded; even suggested settings changes didn’t help me. After about half an hour, I switched to Bridge Building Simulator, which performed perfectly. This experience highlighted how challenging it can be for Linux to support modern titles. My argument is that most gamers rely on the top 100 Steam games, and I personally play at least five of them regularly. It’s likely that around ninety-nine percent of players encounter at least one title from that list occasionally. Yet, unexpected releases often leave Linux gaming a hit-or-miss proposition. In defense of Linux, this issue isn’t unique to Windows either—older titles can still struggle on newer operating systems, as seen with Populous: The Beginning, which I couldn’t launch on anything beyond Windows XP. Using Wine might have made it slightly more accessible.
oh yeah, yeah, but thats the point... anti cheat usually means pew, pew, "competitive" shootbang hack'n'slash games, which often cant be played on linux. exactly linux seems to have the same limitations than windows, that's why i don't like linux, i want an os thats better than windows, not the same thing with some different paint. ps: they're both incredibly old and that's what actually is holding us back, not hardware, its these ancient os concepts with apis, made for typewriter style controls, etc... its all just extremely old fashioned and clumsy. "yada yada yada" yeah, but im also gonna go ahead and say that PS3 OS was better, more forward thinking, so it *is* possible! (of course that wasn't gonna play old windows games either, but it probably could have!)
And? You're curious about trying any of those titles? Don't care about your stats for most console games—mostly 1) they're wrong and 2) not useful across four decades of PC gaming. Still, even if they were accurate or similar, why bother with 12,000 games when Sturgeon's Law keeps it in check? Do the best ones actually work?
That section feels a bit strange, though... I can definitely create a "rule" for it. It doesn’t necessarily matter here. Most of what we’re discussing seems a bit informal—hard to say if it’s solid. Just don’t expect anything concrete. 😊
Really? Current Windows updates don’t support running Linux alongside it? I’ve noticed that... seems questionable, though it’s real. Both systems are functional together, which is definitely progress, but personally I’d still favor a completely fresh OS. Ideally, everything should work seamlessly and have intuitive controls like eye tracking, hand gestures, voice commands, and touch input.
Sony's PlayStation 3 runs on a modified version of FreeBSD and NetBSD called CellOS or GameOS, using XrossMediaBar for its interface. Both FreeBSD and Linux follow Unix traditions, though FreeBSD is considered more aligned with Unix standards. For a console-like experience, ChimaeraOS is an alternative option. It seems that advanced improvements beyond Unix are unlikely. People sharing similar intelligence, sharp thinking, and precision as Dennis Richie are rare. Overall, the intelligence level has declined significantly since Unix was created, making it highly probable that Unix remains the most innovative OS. I own several devices that function well on Linux but not so well on Windows 11. Even my LifeCam 3000, made by Microsoft, works in FreeBSD but isn't supported on Windows 10 or 11. This highlights how important it is to verify compatibility labels for hardware. I appreciate the clarity and confidence in your claims.
Valorant isn't functioning on Linux anymore. It ceased to work about a year ago. Do you have proof it operates today? That clip from MW2 mentions it running on Windows via Steam Deck—it appears in the video title. The most recent one refers to the original MW2, which isn't what I'm referring to.
I understand... yes, the X media bar was clever, and the "clock" feature (background animation changes) was impressive. You could adjust it through various methods—controller, gyroscope, movement, voice commands, etc. It was quite ahead of its time, even offering video recording similar to "shadow play," though few games used that. It included print ports and solid 3D audio support. The "other OS" choice had some issues, but it was a good concept in itself. Not essential, though. As you know from PS3 OS, you can build something modern with Unix. It’s just tough to compete with the big players like Windows and iOS (and Android, which isn’t a direct rival). What I’m saying is I need an operating system that’s at least as user-friendly and visually appealing as PS3, with compatibility across platforms—so you could play old Windows games or run Linux if needed. That would be ideal, even if it seems nearly out of reach right now. It’s just that no one seems willing to invest the resources or motivation... Linux works, but it feels more outdated compared to Windows.