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[#]: subject: "7 Tips and Tools to Improve Your Gaming Experience on Linux"
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[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-tips/"
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[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
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7 Tips and Tools to Improve Your Gaming Experience on Linux
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Thousands of games now work on Linux, thanks to all the new tools available and user experience improvements by the distributions.
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Whether you use a mainstream distribution or a [gaming-focused distribution][1], you can enjoy playing games on Linux.
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However, there are certain tools, tips, and techniques that you should follow to get a seamless gaming experience. In this article, I shall highlight some of them.
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### 1\. Pick the Right Video Game
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The most important task is to pick a game that you love, and also make sure that it runs on Linux without much hassle.
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Suppose you purchase/download a game newly built for Windows, it may fail to work on Linux irrespective of the tool you use. And, you end up getting frustrated thinking " _Linux is not meant for gaming_ "😔
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So, how do you do that?
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Well, first, check the supported platforms for the game you need to purchase/download. If it mentions Linux/Steam OS, you are good to go.
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You may also check if the game exists in the [Steam Deck Verified list][3].
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In either case, head to [ProtonDB][4], search for the game, and check its ratings/reviews from other users. You can try the game if the reviews sound convincing (or worth the effort).
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### 2\. Do Not Pick a Lesser-Known Distribution
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If you are looking for community support or help from your fellow Linux friends, use a Linux distribution that isn't just someone's side project of sort.
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I suggest you to pick any of the [best Linux distributions][5] available.
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Preferably, a [Long-Term Support][6] edition for a stable experience.
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### 3\. Don't Build The Latest & Greatest PC for Linux Gaming
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I know it sucks to hear this. But, to guarantee maximum compatibility, and a hassle-free experience, it is best to get previous-gen hardware over the current one.
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You will also be saving a great deal of money with discounts! Not to forget, you can read up reviews from other PC hardware enthusiasts before deciding.
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This would be my recommendation, especially, if the newer hardware released only a couple of months back.
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Sure, you can take a leap of faith with the bleeding-edge hardware components. But, games might crash, or act weird in some way (if at all). Not to forget, you may not get reliable reviews on the components to make a wise purchase decision.
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### 4\. Enable Steam Play
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If you have been a fan of native Linux games, you might want to [install the Steam game store][8] and enable the proton compatibility layer to play Windows-exclusive games on Linux.
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You can check ProtonDB or the Steam Deck verified list as mentioned in an earlier tip to make sure the game runs comfortably on Linux.
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To go ahead and [enable Steam Play][9] after installing Steam, follow our guide:
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### 5\. No Steam? No Problem!
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Sure, Steam provides a fantastic hassle-free experience across every platform.
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But, if you would rather not limit yourself to Steam, but also want to access titles from stores like Epic Games Store, you can install a tool like [Lutris][11].
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We have a separate in-depth guide to help you [use the Epic Games Store on Linux][13] to explore using the tool (and other alternatives):
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Fret not, if you prefer DRM-free titles from GOG, we also have a guide to help you use tools like Lutris to play [GOG games on Linux][14]:
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### 6\. Check Game Performance Using MangoHud
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Do you want to monitor your hardware and game performance at the same time?
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With [MangoHud][16], you can have an overlay displaying **FPS, CPU/GPU temperatures, VRAM usage, and more** , similar to what you get with NVIDIA GeForce Experience or MSI Afterburner on Windows.
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Installation is pretty easy with Flatpak and other binaries available for distributions like Fedora, Debian, and Arch. You can explore more about its usage on its [GitHub page][16].
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### 7\. Got Gaming Hardware? Configure Them Right Away!
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Unfortunately, not every gaming-focused hardware can be tweaked on Linux, at least, not to the same extent as on Windows.
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For instance, you can use a GUI tool [piper to configure a gaming mouse][17]:
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Similarly, if you want to control/tweak lights on Razer devices, you can also do that by following our quick tutorial here:
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Not just accessories, but need something to help monitor **AIOs** (or cooling hardware) on your PC? You can try [CoolerControl][18] (formerly [Coolero][19]).
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It is important to monitor the temperatures of your components to get a smooth gaming experience. So, you can opt for tools like CoolerControl and MangoHud or manually monitor your system resources.
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### Wrapping Up
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In addition to all the above-mentioned tips, you should also tweak the in-game settings to get an immersive experience on your system. Of course, that depends on user preferences. So, there's no one-size-fits-all solution to it.
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Not to forget, if you are a newbie, you should not miss reading our [Linux gaming guide][20]:
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_💬 What's your favorite tool to enhance your Linux gaming experience? Do you have a tip to add to our list? Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments._
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via: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-tips/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID)
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校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID)
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本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出
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[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/
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[2]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/linux-gaming-pick.png
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[3]: https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck/
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[4]: https://www.protondb.com/
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[5]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/
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[6]: https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/
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[7]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/linux-gaming-pc.png
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[8]: https://itsfoss.com/install-steam-ubuntu-linux/
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[9]: https://itsfoss.com/steam-play/
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[10]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png
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[11]: https://lutris.net/
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[12]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/lutris-game-install.png
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[13]: https://itsfoss.com/epic-games-linux/
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[14]: https://itsfoss.com/play-gog-games-linux/
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[15]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/mango-hud.jpg
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[16]: https://github.com/flightlessmango/MangoHud
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[17]: https://itsfoss.com/piper-configure-gaming-mouse-linux/
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[18]: https://gitlab.com/coolercontrol/coolercontrol
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[19]: https://itsfoss.com/coolero/
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[20]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/
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