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The 5 Best Linux Gaming Distros in 2024

Gaming on Linux is getting better all the time. Here are five Linux gaming distros you should try, for current and retro gaming.

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How to Play Game Boy Games in Your Linux Terminal

Want to relive the good old days by playing Game Boy games on your Linux PC? With php-terminal-gameboy-emulator, you can.

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The Best Video Game Tracker Apps (Like Goodreads for Video Games)

Want to keep track of your video game collection and progression? Use one of these video game tracker apps that are like "Goodreads for video games"!

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7 Great Games You Can Play in Your Linux Terminal

Want some quick and easy games to pass your time? Check out these terminal-based games for your Linux PC.

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How to Install the Epic Games Launcher to Play Games on Linux

Epic Games is known to offer free games to its users every now and then. Install it on your Linux PC to enjoy your favorite games right now.

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System76 Pangolin Laptop Review: The Linux Laptop You've Been Dreaming Of!

A powerful ultrabook running Ubuntu or Pop!_OS Linux distributions, equally capable of productivity or gaming.

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Play God in the Linux Terminal With Conway’s Game of Life

Sit back and kill some time by enjoying the classic Conway's Game of Life within your Linux terminal.

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How to RMA Your Steam Deck When Something Goes Wrong

If your Steam Deck is refusing to work properly, you might need to send it to Valve for repair. Here's how.

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How to Play Chess in Your Linux Terminal (With Multiplayer Support Over SSH)

Train your mind and enjoy a game of chess in your Linux terminal with Gambit, a chess client with support for multiplayer over SSH.

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How to Play Solitaire in Your Linux Terminal With solitaire-tui

Bring your favorite card game to the Linux terminal by installing solitaire-tui on Linux.

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How to Install and Play GOG Games on Linux

Learn how to play GOG games on Linux to turn your Linux desktop into a full-blown gaming system.

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Asahi Linux Achieves Major Breathrough With Apple Silicon GPU Support

Apple Silicon Linux users can now run Quake3 with GPU acceleration. They can also watch development in real time on YouTube.

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What Is Proton GE and How Does It Improve Game Compatibility on SteamOS and Linux?

Proton GE, developed by GloriousEggroll, is a fork of Valve's Proton that makes gaming on SteamOS and Linux distros a dream come true for gamers.

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How to Install and Use Proton GE on SteamOS and Linux

Here's how you can install Proton GE—a fork of Valve's Proton—on any Linux distro, including SteamOS.

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How to Play Windows Games on Linux

With so many recent advancements in the Linux gaming world, it's now possible to play Windows games on Linux with minimal tweaks.

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Nobara Linux: A Bleeding-Edge Gaming Distro for Linux Beginners

Nobara is a Fedora-based distribution that takes Linux gaming to the next level by offering relevant gaming-related configurations out of the box.

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How to Install Fall Guys on Linux With Multiplayer Support

Learn how to install Fall Guys from the Epic Games Store to enjoy the seamless platform battle-royale gaming experience on your Linux desktop.

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How to Install and Play Rocket League on Linux

Learn how to install and run Rocket League on Linux to enjoy the unmatched vehicular soccer experience on your desktop.

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Proton 7.0-3 Release Boosts Linux, Steam Deck Game Compatibility, but Will It Entice Gamers to Switch to Linux?

Proton 7.0-3 fixes headaches on Linux with major games like Elden Ring, but Valve may need to do more to get gamers to pick up a Steam Deck.

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Tiny Linux Distro Lets You Boot Up and Blow Away Doom Demons

The 1993 classic PC FPS game comes back to life in a project that shows how Linux can be bent to a developer's will.

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