What Linux Distro should I use?
What Linux Distro should I use?
Are you looking for a Linux distribution that mimics Windows 10 and supports games using Windows compatibility? Could you let me know your experience level and any specific requirements you have?
Typical distributions handle games similarly, but compatibility with Windows titles mainly hinges on Wine or DXVK rather than the distribution itself. Which games you want to try? Often you can check if a title runs on Linux by looking up "<game> Linux". This largely depends on which parts of Windows 10 you mean, though in general Linux isn't a direct replacement for Windows and may not behave exactly as expected.
I understand Sauron's view, but most distros these days are quite user-friendly. The setup needs minimal effort, and the software store apps perform well. As long as Steam, Wine, or dxvk support the games you want, you should be fine. Try a budget HDD or SSD—no worries. EDIT - Popular distros tend to be simple to use. Mint, Ubuntu, ETC work best. Avoid Arch if possible...
For the option that resembles a window well, I’d choose Linux Mint. Keep in mind you might experience reduced frame rates and some games may not run directly without extra software.
KSP has a built-in Linux version, but Rainbow 6 siege doesn't integrate smoothly with Wine. I'm not sure about Stormworks—my research suggests it should work with Steam Proton.
It would be helpful to explore your game's compatibility options: https://www.protondb.com/
The top choice is to use Windows 10. It seems confusing why you prefer a version that needs extra software to run most applications, rather than the standard Windows.