About r/linux_gaming
A subreddit for discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck).
The community at a glance
r/linux_gaming is a Subreddit for Gamers and Open Source Developers with roughly 424K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Open Source Software communities list.
Roughly 87K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Linux, Gaming, and Steam. Product recommendations often mention linux distro and gaming distro.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 7K members
- 2014: 6K members
- 2015: 6K members
- 2016: 13K members
- 2017: 12K members
- 2018: 25K members
- 2019: 40K members
- 2020: 49K members
- 2021: 39K members
- 2023: 58K members
- 2024: 41K members
- 2025: 72K members
- 2026: 46K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 6K members
- Aug: 6K members
- Sep: 5K members
- Oct: 6K members
- Nov: 10K members
- Dec: 9K members
- Jan: 10K members
- Feb: 8K members
- Mar: 8K members
- Apr: 7K members
- May: 7K members
- Jun: 6K members
Topics
- Linux278 posts in the past month#1278Linux
- Gaming130 posts in the past month#2130Gaming
- Steam108 posts in the past month#3108Steam
- Games101 posts in the past month#4101Games
- Proton38 posts in the past month#538Proton
Flair
- tech support wanted56 posts in the past month
- Halflife 2 RTX weapons HUD showing letters instead of weapon models.
- Manual updated FSR4 4.1.1 dlls from FidelityFX SDK 2.30 not being recognized in Cyberpunk 2077
- Quickly opening EXE files in Proton?
#156tech support wantedHalflife 2 RTX weapons HUD showing letters instead of weapon models. · Manual updated FSR4 4.1.1 dlls from FidelityFX SDK 2.30 not being recognized in Cyberpunk 2077 · Quickly opening EXE files in Proton? - steam/steam deck12 posts in the past month
- Happy to announce that my retro arcade game just hit "Very Positive" (96%) on Steam! Built on a custom engine with native Linux, FreeSync/G-Sync, Steam Deck and controller support 🐧
- Every.single.time.jpeg
- Steam wayland build
#212steam/steam deckHappy to announce that my retro arcade game just hit "Very Positive" (96%) on Steam! Built on a custom engine with native Linux, FreeSync/G-Sync, Steam Deck and controller support 🐧 · Every.single.time.jpeg · Steam wayland build - wine/proton11 posts in the past month
- Steam needs a “Process Vulkan shaders for this game now” option
- Proton Experimental updated for ARC Raiders, DIRT 5, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- XWayland always breaks something... PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 fixes it...
#311wine/protonSteam needs a “Process Vulkan shaders for this game now” option · Proton Experimental updated for ARC Raiders, DIRT 5, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II · XWayland always breaks something... PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 fixes it... - tool/utility7 posts in the past month
- OpenDeck's latest release adds full support for the touchscreen of the Stream Deck Plus
- Sentinel - Achievement Watcher v2.0.0-beta.1 released
- Looking for Linux Wayland testers for an Exiled Exchange 2 native build
#47tool/utilityOpenDeck's latest release adds full support for the touchscreen of the Stream Deck Plus · Sentinel - Achievement Watcher v2.0.0-beta.1 released · Looking for Linux Wayland testers for an Exiled Exchange 2 native build - hardware7 posts in the past month
- Memory costs are hitting everyone: Apple raises prices, and Valve’s Deck pricing feels less isolated
- gamesir G7 se vs cyclone 2
- Radxa Orion O6N Review: The Powerful and Silent ARM64 Beast, that can also Game
#57hardwareMemory costs are hitting everyone: Apple raises prices, and Valve’s Deck pricing feels less isolated · gamesir G7 se vs cyclone 2 · Radxa Orion O6N Review: The Powerful and Silent ARM64 Beast, that can also Game
Product recommendations
- linux distro30 posts in the past month
- Best Linux distro for full-time use on low-end hardware
- Best distro?
- What's the best distro for a beginner who just wants to leave windows for good? I've tried before when I built my system but my arc a750 didn't play nicely.
#130linux distroBest Linux distro for full-time use on low-end hardware · Best distro? · What's the best distro for a beginner who just wants to leave windows for good? I've tried before when I built my system but my arc a750 didn't play nicely. - gaming distro15 posts in the past month
- best gaming distro in 2025?
- Best linux distro for gaming – what’s actually worth installing?
- What gaming distro would be the best for me?
#215gaming distrobest gaming distro in 2025? · Best linux distro for gaming – what’s actually worth installing? · What gaming distro would be the best for me?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/linux_gaming for?
- Best for Gamers and Open Source Developers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/linux_gaming free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/linux_gaming have?
- Roughly 424K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/linux_gaming on?
- r/linux_gaming runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/linux_gaming cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/linux_gaming is organized under Gamers, Open Source Developers.
- How do I join r/linux_gaming?
- You can join r/linux_gaming by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Gaming communities like?
- One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.
Monthly Stats
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- Visitors
- 2
- Referrals
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