Hi everyone!

After buying only games from Steam, I’ve decided to also try to support GOG.

I’ve bought only one game so far (Earthworm Jim) and got 4 for free.

When trying to install Earthworm Jim, Heroic only allows me to install the native Linux version, when GOG says they also have the Windows version.

People on the web are saying that it’s better to use proton and not Linux versions.

Despite some research, I can’t find a way to switch versions.

Can anyone help me?

Also since I have some proton versions downloaded for Steam Os, do I need to download them again in Heroic?

Edit: Problem solved by doing the same operation in desktop mode

  • Caveman@lemmy.world
    11·
    11 months ago

    Sometimes the Linux version is less supported for newer features of Linux like Wayland or some graphics APIs etc while DirectX to Vulkan with Wine is always up to date. If you don’t know the specifics and there is both a Linux and Windows version just guesswork to know which one will run faster and have less bugs.

    Trying both is prudent.

      • Telorand@reddthat.com
        7·
        11 months ago

        For a couple of real world examples:

        • CrossCode from GOG needs a specific version of both Proton and the underlying engine. Otherwise, the controls don’t work using the Linux Native version.
        • Stardew Valley (Steam version) will not work with mods and multiplayer unless you use the Windows version and follow the manual instructions for installing the windows mod loader. The Linux version of Stardew will not connect to multiplayer.

        Those are just two I could recall off the top of my head, but I’m confident there’s others like that.