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 437K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Open Source Software topic page.
Roughly 88K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Linux, Gaming, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. 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: 59K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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
- Jul: 7K members
- Aug: 6K members
Themes
- Solution Requests18 posts in the past month
- Is it possible to play RDR2 bypassing RockStar Launcher on Linux?
- 9800X3D. Mangohud. Zero CPU power. Any ideas why this is happening?
- [Question]Throttlestop alternative on Linux? (Aka a CPU thermal limit)
#118Solution RequestsIs it possible to play RDR2 bypassing RockStar Launcher on Linux? · 9800X3D. Mangohud. Zero CPU power. Any ideas why this is happening? · [Question]Throttlestop alternative on Linux? (Aka a CPU thermal limit) - Pain & Anger3 posts in the past month
- AoE2 HD Edition laggy on Linux Mint
- Some annoyances when alt-tabbing - new to Linux (few weeks)
- Had a good run with AMD GPU until started getting faults (stability issues).
#23Pain & AngerAoE2 HD Edition laggy on Linux Mint · Some annoyances when alt-tabbing - new to Linux (few weeks) · Had a good run with AMD GPU until started getting faults (stability issues). - Advice Requests2 posts in the past month
- Suggest free games
- Guys pls I need help very bad
#32Advice RequestsSuggest free games · Guys pls I need help very bad - Self-Promotion2 posts in the past month
- Give a chance to My game, it cozy platformer game, that teaches you how to play chess while existing as marshmallow in candy world
- I updated one of my favorite project: "3D Controller Overlay +" v1.0.0 Live 3D input display for Streamers, Steam Controller fans, and HOTAS tinkerers.
#42Self-PromotionGive a chance to My game, it cozy platformer game, that teaches you how to play chess while existing as marshmallow in candy world · I updated one of my favorite project: "3D Controller Overlay +" v1.0.0 Live 3D input display for Streamers, Steam Controller fans, and HOTAS tinkerers.
Topics
- Linux44 posts in the past month
- aren't the tech tubers (especially the new ones converting into the linux religion) the worst promoters of linux?
#144Linuxaren't the tech tubers (especially the new ones converting into the linux religion) the worst promoters of linux? - Gaming34 posts in the past month#234Gaming
- Struggling18 posts in the past month#318Struggling
- Games17 posts in the past month#417Games
- Steam16 posts in the past month#516Steam
Flair
- tech support wanted39 posts in the past month
- Is it possible to play RDR2 bypassing RockStar Launcher on Linux?
- [Question]Throttlestop alternative on Linux? (Aka a CPU thermal limit)
- What's the status of trainers for games on Linux?
#139tech support wantedIs it possible to play RDR2 bypassing RockStar Launcher on Linux? · [Question]Throttlestop alternative on Linux? (Aka a CPU thermal limit) · What's the status of trainers for games on Linux? - wine/proton6 posts in the past month
- vkd3d 2.1 released
- DXVK-Sarek v1.13.0 "Pacemaker" Released
- Spotted Rainbow 6 siege working on linux in a youtube video
#26wine/protonvkd3d 2.1 released · DXVK-Sarek v1.13.0 "Pacemaker" Released · Spotted Rainbow 6 siege working on linux in a youtube video - tool/utility6 posts in the past month
- Hobbyist here — I vibe-coded a phone app that runs my Steam Machine (and basically any Linux box) from the couch.
- Couchside - My Steam Machine Companion Remote Project
- I built an open source app to import games from other launchers into Steam
#36tool/utilityHobbyist here — I vibe-coded a phone app that runs my Steam Machine (and basically any Linux box) from the couch. · Couchside - My Steam Machine Companion Remote Project · I built an open source app to import games from other launchers into Steam - steam/steam deck6 posts in the past month
- Why does steamOS store its installation image as a img file?
- Did Valve remove the compatibility tab from the global settings?
- Suggest free games
#46steam/steam deckWhy does steamOS store its installation image as a img file? · Did Valve remove the compatibility tab from the global settings? · Suggest free games - guide4 posts in the past month
- Total War: Rome Remastered: Proton long loading fix.
- Steam Floppy disk Startup
- How To Run London 2012 Olympics on Linux/Steam Deck
#54guideTotal War: Rome Remastered: Proton long loading fix. · Steam Floppy disk Startup · How To Run London 2012 Olympics on Linux/Steam Deck
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 437K 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
- 11
- Views /mo (+38%)
- 10
- Visitors /mo (+43%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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