r/linux_gaming

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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 441K 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 89K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Linux, Gaming, and Hard Time. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention linux distro and gaming distro.

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Established 2009
441K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +89K members
Growth: +25.2% / year

Member 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: 63K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Sep: 4K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I have a clean Arch installation with Niri, and I had the same problem with Cachyos with Niri.
    2. Aniimo crashes ~20 seconds after launch on Linux — here's the cause and a working fix (it's a Wine bug, not the anticheat)
    3. Looking for suggestions.
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I have a clean Arch installation with Niri, and I had the same problem with Cachyos with Niri. · Aniimo crashes ~20 seconds after launch on Linux — here's the cause and a working fix (it's a Wine bug, not the anticheat) · Looking for suggestions.
    12
  • Self-Promotion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. We spent the last 2 years making the best rhythm action roguelite we could. Proud to finally show where Alpha Nomos is heading :) Also Linux Build Is Coming Soon!
    2. I just made this distro called MeloOS version 1 is out you can get it at sites.google.com/view/meloos. It’s based on Ubuntu I made some changes it should be good for gaming and be reading windows apps like any windows apps I haven’t tested it to be honest so I need feedback so I can make it better
    3. Made a distro based on Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS I named it Melo with penguins eggs latest version use calamares and default account is live pass is evolution and it should read windows apps and be good for gaming I haven’t tested it really download at sites.google.com/view/meloos
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    We spent the last 2 years making the best rhythm action roguelite we could. Proud to finally show where Alpha Nomos is heading :) Also Linux Build Is Coming Soon! · I just made this distro called MeloOS version 1 is out you can get it at sites.google.com/view/meloos. It’s based on Ubuntu I made some changes it should be good for gaming and be reading windows apps like any windows apps I haven’t tested it to be honest so I need feedback so I can make it better · Made a distro based on Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS I named it Melo with penguins eggs latest version use calamares and default account is live pass is evolution and it should read windows apps and be good for gaming I haven’t tested it really download at sites.google.com/view/meloos
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I am trying to understand why some individuals support Microslop maintaining a dominant position in the PC ecosystem?
    2. 9070XT crashes on Space Marine 2, Bazzite
    3. TEKKEN 8 on Linux Mint via CrossOver . The audio glitched slightly during gameplay.
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I am trying to understand why some individuals support Microslop maintaining a dominant position in the PC ecosystem? · 9070XT crashes on Space Marine 2, Bazzite · TEKKEN 8 on Linux Mint via CrossOver . The audio glitched slightly during gameplay.
    4

Topics

  • Linux
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Is this the year of gaming on Linux
    #1
    Linux
    Is this the year of gaming on Linux
    35
  • Gaming
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Is this the year of gaming on Linux
    #2
    Gaming
    Is this the year of gaming on Linux
    33
  • Hard Time
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hard Time
    17
  • Struggling
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    17
  • Worst
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    13

Flair

  • tech support wanted
    60 posts in the past month
    1. RESHADE SUPPORT FOR VULKAN GAMES ON LINUX
    2. Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I have a clean Arch installation with Niri, and I had the same problem with Cachyos with Niri.
    3. I've been trying to solve my internet problems on Linux for a while. Every time I posted about it I got told I mistake MB/s for Mb/s etc. My issue was that even though I pay for 1Gb/s, my download speeds were capped to 100Mb/s. To my surprise, when I woke up today, my speeds work flawlessly. How so?
    #1
    tech support wanted
    RESHADE SUPPORT FOR VULKAN GAMES ON LINUX · Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I have a clean Arch installation with Niri, and I had the same problem with Cachyos with Niri. · I've been trying to solve my internet problems on Linux for a while. Every time I posted about it I got told I mistake MB/s for Mb/s etc. My issue was that even though I pay for 1Gb/s, my download speeds were capped to 100Mb/s. To my surprise, when I woke up today, my speeds work flawlessly. How so?
    60
  • wine/proton
    9 posts in the past month
    1. GE-Proton11-7 Released · GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom
    2. I ran Bedrock Minecraft on Linux.
    3. Fate/GrandOrder Arcade setup help.
    #2
    wine/proton
    GE-Proton11-7 Released · GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom · I ran Bedrock Minecraft on Linux. · Fate/GrandOrder Arcade setup help.
    9
  • tool/utility
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Nobody was going to build a control panel for Vulkan on Linux, so I did
    2. Cyberpunk 2077 Modding with Bash Scripts
    3. Any software or tool that can help with "normalizing" sound?
    #3
    tool/utility
    Nobody was going to build a control panel for Vulkan on Linux, so I did · Cyberpunk 2077 Modding with Bash Scripts · Any software or tool that can help with "normalizing" sound?
    7
  • steam/steam deck
    5 posts in the past month
    1. SteamOS 3.8.27 Beta and SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview released - Valve continue working on NVIDIA support
    2. Would using Steam via Gamescope in TTY use up less RAM than Steam in a DE like Plasma.
    3. Quest 3 Steam Link VR working on Nobara
    #4
    steam/steam deck
    SteamOS 3.8.27 Beta and SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview released - Valve continue working on NVIDIA support · Would using Steam via Gamescope in TTY use up less RAM than Steam in a DE like Plasma. · Quest 3 Steam Link VR working on Nobara
    5
  • graphics/kernel/drivers
    5 posts in the past month
    1. DeepCoolGo — a Linux userspace driver for DeepCool AIO displays with custom theme support
    2. Problem with Unity's Universal 3D Template on Linux: GPUResidentDrawer The current platform does not support UnityEngine.Rendering.BatchBufferTarget
    3. 9070XT crashes on Space Marine 2, Bazzite
    #5
    graphics/kernel/drivers
    DeepCoolGo — a Linux userspace driver for DeepCool AIO displays with custom theme support · Problem with Unity's Universal 3D Template on Linux: GPUResidentDrawer The current platform does not support UnityEngine.Rendering.BatchBufferTarget · 9070XT crashes on Space Marine 2, Bazzite
    5

Product recommendations

  • linux distro
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Best Linux distro for full-time use on low-end hardware
    2. Best distro?
    3. 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.
    #1
    linux distro
    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.
    30
  • gaming distro
    15 posts in the past month
    1. best gaming distro in 2025?
    2. Best linux distro for gaming – what’s actually worth installing?
    3. What gaming distro would be the best for me?
    #2
    gaming distro
    best gaming distro in 2025? · Best linux distro for gaming – what’s actually worth installing? · What gaming distro would be the best for me?
    15
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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 441K 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.
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