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Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Want to switch from Windows to Linux / SteamOS but concerned about games with anti-cheat on Linux? Here's all you need to know on what you can play.

How to give Valve feedback when Proton games have issues on Linux / SteamOS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
You've tried to run that fancy new game on your Linux / SteamOS system with Proton - but it has issues! Here's what you can do to help improve things.
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Dino Crisis 1 and 2 arrive on Steam but they need tweaks to run on Linux / SteamOS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
After arriving on GOG early in 2025, Dino Crisis 1 and 2 are now available directly on Steam but they have issues running on Linux / SteamOS.

How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
OpenMW is the best way to play Morrowind on modern systems, so here's your full guide to getting it installed on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

How to install Hollow Knight: Silksong mods on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Hollow Knight: Silksong can be a challenging game and it has an active modding scene - here's how to install Silksong mods on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Steam Deck plugin adds AMD FSR4 support to improve visuals

By Liam Squires-Hand,
You're supposed to only be able to use AMD FSR4 with the latest AMD GPUs, but thanks to a woops from AMD - even the Steam Deck can now use FSR4.

Why some games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck have broken videos and what you can do

By Liam Squires-Hand,
See a weird pattern of colours when playing some games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck? Some videos not playing? Here's why that happens and how you can fix

How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Want to get Battle.net on your Linux system like SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's a guide giving you the options to play World of Warcraft and Starcraft.

How to play games from GOG and Epic Games on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
While most of Linux gaming revolves around Steam, SteamOS and Steam Deck. GOG and Epic Games can be run on Linux platforms too - here's how.

How to get Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 online working on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Want to play the classics Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck? Here's what you need to do to get them working fully.

How to use MangoHud for Linux game performance monitoring

By Liam Squires-Hand,
MangoHud is a fantastic Vulkan and OpenGL performance overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Here's how to use it on Linux.

How to get GeForce NOW on Steam Deck, SteamOS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Here's your simple no-nonsense guide to getting NVIDIA GeForce NOW up and running on Steam Deck, SteamOS.

How to install, update and see what graphics driver you have on Linux and SteamOS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Here's an overview and guide to what options you have for graphics drivers on Linux, since it can at times be a little on the confusing side.

How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop sudo password

By Liam Squires-Hand,
If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a sudo password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.

How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Here's all you need to know on how to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Here's how to install and setup GE-Proton (formerly Proton-GE). An extra compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like SteamOS / Steam Deck.

An idiots guide to setting up Minecraft on Steam Deck / SteamOS with controller support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Minecraft (Java Edition) has supported Linux platforms for a long time, so getting it running on Steam Deck / SteamOS is easy. Here's your foolproof guide to getting it set up correctly and with controller support too.

How to install extra software, apps and games on SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The Steam Deck with SteamOS (and other devices that will ship with SteamOS) use a locked-down filesystem, so installing extra software is a little different. Here's what you need to know in a simple to understand guide.

How to check game compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Want to know how you can check to see if a game is compatible with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's all you need to know in one handy guide.
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