This is your personal preference, just because you don't agree doesn't make any of what you said true or what was said in article false, its fine to have your own opinion on the matter, but to state unequivocally that the article is false is not only wrong, but a really dumb take. I use Kubuntu and there are no outdated packages and I think i might have 2 or 3 snaps installed. I have never even heard of CachyOS so I can't speak to if its good or not. Here at GamingOnLinux we try not to promote niche distros to new users, people should really try out multiple distros until you find one that suits your needs and feels comfortable to you personally. Toxic responses like this are what turn people away from Linux in general, so just stop it and use whatever the hell you want.

Quoting: MattscreativeThis article is just not true at all what so ever.

Ubuntu is one of the worst distro right now due to snaps and mostly outdated packages and kernel and drivers.

The best right now is cachyos which is the most optimized distro to date and it's the most user friendly!

Optimized Performance: CachyOS is designed with performance optimization in mind, making it ideal for gaming. It includes various kernels and desktop environments tailored for gaming, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay.

Easy Installation: Setting up CachyOS is straightforward. It comes with a meta package that includes all the necessary gaming-related packages, making the installation process quick and hassle-free.

Wide Range of Software: CachyOS provides access to a vast array of gaming software and tools, including emulators, game launchers, and performance monitoring tools.

Active Community: The CachyOS community is active and supportive, offering help and advice to users. This makes troubleshooting and getting the most out of the distro easier.

Regular Updates: CachyOS receives regular updates, ensuring that users have access to the latest software and security patches. This keeps the system stable and up-to-date.

Customizability: Users can customize their CachyOS experience to suit their specific needs. Whether you prefer a minimalistic setup or a feature-rich environment, CachyOS allows for extensive customization.

Focus on Gaming: Unlike other distros that cater to a broad audience, CachyOS is specifically designed for gamers. This focus ensures that gaming performance is prioritized and optimized.

User-Friendly Interface: Despite its powerful capabilities, CachyOS maintains a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users.

Support for Multiple Desktop Environments: CachyOS supports various desktop environments, allowing users to choose the one that best fits their workflow and preferences.

Community-Driven Development: The development of CachyOS is community-driven, meaning that user feedback and contributions play a significant role in shaping the distro. This ensures that the distro evolves to meet the needs of its users.

Might wanna do better when comparing distros

also the second best distro is pikeos4 and 3rd nobara 40

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I can safely rest assured that my data is being harvested and fed into a some kind of Learning Model for Ai marketing purposes and monetization. :woot:

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Quoting: nebadon2025SteamDeck=1 %command%

is what worked for me on my desktop machine! I did not get to test above mentioned method because this one just worked.

I just wanted to update that while this method worked to fix the account linking problem, I got about 6 hours into the game and this SteamDeck=1 method started breaking my xbox controller and I could no longer progress in the game, switching to the method in the article I was able to continue on and everything has been fine again now.

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SteamDeck=1 %command% *SCROLL TO END OF COMMENTS FOR UPDATE*

is what worked for me on my desktop machine! I did not get to test above mentioned method because this one just worked.

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You absolutely can add any executable to Heroic Launcher, i don't really have any games i play from CDs to test it, but it you can run it in wine, it can run in Heroic Launcher pretty much.

Quoting: Doktor-Mandrake

Quoting: scaine

Quoting: sobkasSo does anyone know a good replacement for Lutris that isn't Heroic Games Launcher?

I jumped to Heroic a couple of months ago and it's a breath of fresh air. But if it's not for you, I suppose Arch Wiki has you covered. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Gaming [External Link]

There's a section on launchers in there.

Edit - oh, and I just noticed that Liam covered another alternative earlier today!

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/nonsteamlaunchers-v394-gets-save-backups-using-ludusavi/

Can you install and add games that aren't on any of those platforms? Iso's and cds ect

Does it have a mangohud toggle as well like lutris does?

I've never used anything other then lutris (then emulationstation for my main GUI) so abit unsure about the alternatives

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This makes me less interested in playtron not more, i stopped using Lutris years ago, it will certainly be interesting to see where this all goes, but Playtron really is not something I am interested in much at this point, it still seems like pie in the sky to me. What I am worried about is when Playtron fails what happens to all these projects that anchored themselves to it.. it could potentially be really bad for Linux gaming.

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Here is a guide for Heroic Launcher GOG version I am maintaining i got it working really well no crashes and audio is perfect.

https://gist.github.com/nebadon2025/0bb34ba28dec2e1a3b3bfdcb096f65c8 [External Link]

if you find any mistakes please let me know here or on discord!

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I just installed 555 Beta driver on Kubuntu 24.04 and nothing is changed for me, everything still flickers like crazy in wayland, in my first 20 minutes or so of using it, it feels worse than 550 and 545 drivers did, steam is flickering like crazy now.

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Yea I just installed to test and its the EA Anticheat Installer that is failing, it detects wine and the game can not be launched until the installer runs, so this game is now effectively dead even for single player missions.

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