Except if you are a Linux user and lazy like I am. Then there basically is only 1 option.
I sometimes use GOG, but unfortunately WineHQ doesn’t work very well anymore, and it’s not always that something that works with proton also is easy to get to work with vanilla Wine.
So for me I generally choose Steam, even if the game is available on GOG.
I use Linux and have for decades. I struggled for years with wine and crossover to run games. I buy from steam, from blizzard, and epic. Heroic made the process of installing easier years ago, but Faugus launcher has become my go to when I install a new distro or change computers.
I’m a little jealous of how easy things are now to install games from back when I started but I’m so glad to see it’s an option for people who just want plug n play. I’m glad to see big chunks of the struggle are in the past, even if there are minor struggles still. But there’s always progress and the more lazy people who buy from people and companies who produce for Linux, the more likely they’ll continue to improve the experience for everyone .
For what it’s worth, you can add a non-Steam game in Steam and still access all of the compatibility options. I find this considerably easier than trying to get the game to work manually.
Pretty sure he means that Steam sorts out the Linux compatibilities for you, while other options leave you mucking with alternatives, e.g. GOG doesn’t have a Linux storefront so if not steam, then Lutris etc. As you say non-Steam import is an option but not as lazy. Just Steam having better service…
Which brings us back to Steam providing services that others don’t. Assholes like Epic (just an exemplar) would rather spend money on lawyers and executives than developing good software, then wonder why they can’t compete.
It is not steam’s problem that other players are choosing to ignore the Linux platform.
Absolutely true, Steam has done a lot to make gaming on Linux better. It’s not just the Steam client, but also a lot of back-end stuff that Steam has supported and engaged in directly. Making Linux a better gaming platform for all, not just people who use Steam.
I’m sure you are referring to something I’m not familiar with, but is it not true that valve either contributes directly to the codebase or contributes money to various open source projects to help further development?
Those are two very tangible benefits. So yeah idk maybe there is some drama I’m unaware of but I would be down to read if you had a link.
I’ll say it is mostly focus on very specific libraries (e.g. GOG) but it is easier to use than Lutris. My experience with it was some hit and miss.
That said, Lutris has scripts for out of the box mods, which is often needed for some older games.
Except if you are a Linux user and lazy like I am. Then there basically is only 1 option.
I sometimes use GOG, but unfortunately WineHQ doesn’t work very well anymore, and it’s not always that something that works with proton also is easy to get to work with vanilla Wine.
So for me I generally choose Steam, even if the game is available on GOG.
I use Linux and have for decades. I struggled for years with wine and crossover to run games. I buy from steam, from blizzard, and epic. Heroic made the process of installing easier years ago, but Faugus launcher has become my go to when I install a new distro or change computers.
I’m a little jealous of how easy things are now to install games from back when I started but I’m so glad to see it’s an option for people who just want plug n play. I’m glad to see big chunks of the struggle are in the past, even if there are minor struggles still. But there’s always progress and the more lazy people who buy from people and companies who produce for Linux, the more likely they’ll continue to improve the experience for everyone .
Absolutely, back when we got PlayOnLinux that was a great help too. But unfortunately that became so buggy it was almost useless.
For what it’s worth, you can add a non-Steam game in Steam and still access all of the compatibility options. I find this considerably easier than trying to get the game to work manually.
Pretty sure he means that Steam sorts out the Linux compatibilities for you, while other options leave you mucking with alternatives, e.g. GOG doesn’t have a Linux storefront so if not steam, then Lutris etc. As you say non-Steam import is an option but not as lazy. Just Steam having better service…
Which brings us back to Steam providing services that others don’t. Assholes like Epic (just an exemplar) would rather spend money on lawyers and executives than developing good software, then wonder why they can’t compete.
Heroic and Lutris do exist as front ends for Epic, GOG. It is not steam’s problem that other players are choosing to ignore the Linux platform.
Absolutely true, Steam has done a lot to make gaming on Linux better. It’s not just the Steam client, but also a lot of back-end stuff that Steam has supported and engaged in directly. Making Linux a better gaming platform for all, not just people who use Steam.
Valve also contributes resources to gaming on Linux. It wouldn’t be as accessible without their help.
WineHQ and Crossover might disagree with this.
I’m sure you are referring to something I’m not familiar with, but is it not true that valve either contributes directly to the codebase or contributes money to various open source projects to help further development?
Those are two very tangible benefits. So yeah idk maybe there is some drama I’m unaware of but I would be down to read if you had a link.
heroic launcher is the goat. imo the best windows game launcher out there not counting steam.
Heroic is your hero. It isn’t as straight forward but works all the time, most of the time, eventually.
https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher
I’ve been using Lutris for years. Does Heroic do the same? Iirc heroic was made as an epic games store launcher.
I’ll say it is mostly focus on very specific libraries (e.g. GOG) but it is easier to use than Lutris. My experience with it was some hit and miss. That said, Lutris has scripts for out of the box mods, which is often needed for some older games.
it supports gog and maybe another couple of stores. I play cyberpunk on it
Try heroic launcher it works very well with GOG games even has sync saves now!
Heroic games launcher can work with GOG library too. It’s not as polished and easy to use as Steam, but it works, most of the time.