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A new Steam update is making native Linux gaming much simpler

Developers can now select Steam for Linux runtime for native titles in the Steam Beta. Executing in 'Steam for Linux runtime 1.0 (scout)' by default promotes better compatibility. Developers can set ...

PC Play on Linux Is Growing in 2026, with 24k Titles and Steam Machines on the Horizon

Linux gaming is surging with 24,000 verified or playable games on Steam. While Steam Deck momentum tripled Linux share ...
techtimes

Linux Steam Gamers Can Use Hardware Acceleration Via New Steam Client Update

Gaming on Linux has long been considered one of the most difficult things to do until the addition of Steam Client. As the service progresses, new updates are being released to make the experience ...
The Verge

Linux usage on Steam hits a record high for the second month in a row

Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. is a ...
PC World

The Steam Deck pushes Linux past a new milestone: 3% of Steam gamers

It’s finally happening! The year of the Linux… PC gaming handheld device. (Okay, that doesn’t quite roll off the tongue.) According to the latest Steam hardware survey, Linux has just over 3 percent ...
Engadget

For the Steam Machine to change PC gaming, Valve must solve Linux's anti-cheat problem

Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe ...