A round-up of what was popular on GamingOnLinux in 2022

Here's an end of year 2022 round-up of some of the most-read articles on GamingOnLinux that I've picked out, just in case you missed any! As a reminder: you can follow the main article RSS feed, and every article category tag also has an RSS feed too!

Here's what was popular with readers:

• Here's how to transfer files from your PC to a Steam Deck
  • Want to transfer files to and from your PC to a Steam Deck? It's easy and here's how you can do it in a few minutes.
• Sorry Arch (EndeavourOS), it's not working out any more and hello Fedora
  • There comes a time when everyone has to sit and think about what they use on their PC, especially if you're on Linux. For me, Arch Linux (via EndeavourOS) just wasn't working out any more and so I've moved to Fedora.
• Steam Deck now lets you override display resolution for games
  • Have some games on Steam Deck that won't get the right resolution? Now you can force them into what you want.
• Someone released the FOSS RTS 0 A.D. on Steam without speaking to the developers
  • Here's a "fun" one for you. The developers behind the free and open source RTS named 0 A.D. (pronounced “zero-ey-dee”) have announced that someone (they don't know who) has put it up on Steam.
• GPD are getting quite desperate against the Steam Deck
  • Think GPD are a trustworthy company to buy devices from? Well, with the Steam Deck now here, they appear desperate.
• Ubisoft Connect on Steam Deck guide with SD Card access
  • A guide that I've seen quite a few comments ask for across YouTube and our social media pages, so here's how to get the Ubisoft Connect launcher working on Steam Deck.
• Steam Deck 2 is absolutely coming, new booklet from Valve confirms
  • Valve has just released a rather fancy Steam Deck Booklet to introduce Valve, Steam and the Steam Deck to the new markets across Asia they're about to expand into and it gives some fun details.
• The Steam Deck has released, here's my initial review
  • The Steam Deck has arrived and Valve were kind enough to ship GamingOnLinux a review unit — here’s my own initial thoughts after spending a couple weeks with it.
• 2022 is officially the Year of Linux Gaming
  • That's it, I'm done, finished. It's "mission complete" now is it not? 2022 is officially the Year of Linux Gaming.
• Valve dev understandably not happy about glibc breaking Easy Anti-Cheat on Linux
  • Recently it was noticed that users on more bleeding-edge Linux distributions that updated saw Easy Anti-Cheat no longer working on Linux, the culprit was glibc and now a Valve developer has spoken out about it.
• SteamOS 3.4 rolls out in Preview for the Steam Deck - it's a massive upgrade
  • Valve has done another weekend drop here, with a Preview version of SteamOS 3.4 now available for the Steam Deck.
• Heroic Games Launcher now works nicely on Steam Deck
  • Something that I've been asked, repeatedly (and then some), is to show the Heroic Games Launcher on the Steam Deck. So here we are, let's take a look.
• Intel using DXVK (part of Steam Proton) for their Windows Arc GPU DX 9 drivers
  • Intel recently announced a big driver update for their Arc GPUs on Windows, because their DirectX 9 performance wasn't as good as it could have been. Turns out, they're using code from the open source DXVK which is part of Steam Play Proton.
• Lutris now has a Flatpak Beta available and updated for the Steam Deck
  • While it's not quite ready just yet to be a one-click install, the game manager Lutris is at least now available with various improvements as a Flatpak Beta.
• Here's how to play Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck / Linux
  • While you might struggle to get in due to ongoing server issues, Overwatch 2 is out now free to play and it can run quite nicely on Steam Deck and Linux desktop. Here's how to get Overwatch 2 installed and running.
• Microsoft upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming for Linux and ChromeOS (so Steam Deck too!)
  • On the community Reddit for Xbox Cloud Gaming, an Xbox employee put up a small announcement about an upgraded experience for Linux and ChromeOS game streaming.
• A genre is born: Horde games
  • Vampire Survivors-like? Top-down Action-roguelike? Reverse bullet hell? One-stick shooter? Let's take a look.
• The best Linux distribution for gaming in 2023
  • Back in 2020 I pointed out what were the best Linux distributions for gaming, so here's the current state and what you should go for in 2023.
• PipeWire is the future for Linux audio and I am sold on it
  • Linux and audio have never entirely gotten along well together, when PulseAudio came along it actually solved a lot of problems but it's PipeWire that's the real future.
• Distrobox can open up the Steam Deck to a whole new world
  • Distrobox is a way to use pretty much any other Linux distribution in your terminal, along with full GUI apps and now it supports the Steam Deck with SteamOS too.
• Linux share on Steam hits highest peak in years thanks to Steam Deck
  • The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out for June 2022, putting the Linux user share at one of its highest ever points and likely thanks to the rise of the Steam Deck and SteamOS.
• Valve clarifies how they test Native Linux or Proton for Steam Deck
  • For people who watch SteamDB updates, there's been a little bit of confusion on how Valve has been testing titles ready for the release of the Steam Deck on February 25. They've now fully clarified.
• Decky Loader, get easy Steam Deck Plugins and make colours POP!
  • Did you know you can extend the Steam Deck with various plugins? I’m going to show you how to do it, and some of what’s available using Decky Loader.
• EmuDeck 2.0 makes emulation on Steam Deck easier than ever
  • The Steam Deck is a fantastic system for indies, AA, AAA and everything in between but it's also great for emulation too. EmuDeck is software that can help automate the entire process of setting emulators up, and a huge new release is out now.
• Your Steam Deck deserves a DeckMate
  • The creator of the DeckMate system sent over a bundle of their accessories for me to try and I was instantly sold on the whole thing.
• Easy Anti-Cheat gets much simpler for Proton and Steam Deck
  • Valve has announced that developers who use Easy Anti-Cheat for their games now have a much easier setup for Proton and the upcoming Steam Deck.
• HoloISO brings Valve's SteamOS 3 from the Steam Deck to everyone
  • While Valve has yet to actually release a proper iso for SteamOS 3 used on the Steam Deck, others have been taking it into their own hands to provide, like with the new HoloISO.
• GOG finally remove the false "in progress" note about GOG Galaxy for Linux
  • It seems at some point over the last month or two, GOG finally removed the "in progress" notice for GOG Galaxy coming to Linux.
• 343 working on Halo: The Master Chief Collection anti-cheat for Steam Deck / Linux
  • Seems the hope for Easy Anti-Cheat being fully hooked up for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam Deck and Linux desktop with Proton is not lost.
• Lutris adds Amazon Games integration, plus Flatpak finally out (good for Steam Deck)
  • Lutris, the all encompassing game manager for installing games from various stores and services (both Native and with Wine / Proton) has a new version out. Plus, the Flatpak is finally ready, making it real easy to run on Steam Deck.
• Here's how to mod Stardew Valley on the Steam Deck
  • Want to get Stardew Valley setup on the Steam Deck with mods? It's quite easy to do but there's a few steps you have to go through, here's a guide on what to do.
• Steam Deck Verified has issues, Grand Theft Auto V edition
  • As I continue to use the Steam Deck that Valve sent over for both work and play, I tried Grand Theft Auto V and the initial setup was a massive nuisance.
• Minecraft on Steam Deck Guide with Prism Launcher (and gamepad support)
  • Prism Launcher has been released for Minecraft, rising from the ashes of the controversy with PolyMC (that you should no longer use). Here's all the info on it, plus a fresh Steam Deck Guide.
• My current little wish-list for Steam Deck upgrades
  • The Steam Deck has been out for a while now, it's now easy to purchase with no reservation queue, and the long-delayed Steam Deck Docking Station is also here! Valve has put out a lot of updates but there's plenty they could improve.
• EA begins swapping out Origin for EA app on Steam
  • It seems the time has come, EA has begun the process of swapping from Origin to the EA app on Steam, which could cause a few issues for Linux and Steam Deck with Proton.
• Microsoft announce Xbox Cloud Gaming for Steam Deck with Edge (Beta)
  • Valve and Microsoft teamed up to better support the Steam Deck, with Xbox Cloud Gaming now supported through the Edge browser.

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What were some of your favourite bits of Linux, Linux Gaming and Steam Deck through 2022?