News Steam Deck Check: 72% of Top 50 Steam Games Can Run on Linux

[Admin]

According to the latest report, 72% of the top 50 games that are currently on Steam are capable of running on Linux. This shows great signs for Valve's upcoming Steam Deck console, as it runs on Linux as well.

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[Phaaze88]

But is it surprisingly well, or surprisingly... well.
XD

 

[excalibur1814]

Pre-ordered, with a view of installing Windows 11 for 99% game compatibility. There might always be one or two, from an entire catalogue, that won't work.

The marketing is STRONG with this item. Remember... Steam machines!

 

[tq45]

Pre-ordered, with a view of installing Windows 11 for 99% game compatibility.

I would recommend that you dualboot at least to begin with. That way you can compare the usability and performance between SteamOS and Windows. One thing to consider is that SteamOS will have a unique feature not available on Windows and that is fast-suspend-and-resume of games similar to a feature present on Xbos S as I understand. It will let you suspend any game mid-play with the touch of a button and then resume fast and continue where you left off. Google "steam deck fast suspend resume" for more info about this feature. It has required custom development in the whole graphics stack including the Linux kernel in cooperation with AMD to get it working seamlessly. That will simply not work the same way with Windows on the Deck, since it will then work the same as ordinary Steam on a Windows laptop. Just so you are aware.