I've been trying to get Deep Rock Galactic to run on my Linux Mint (22.2 Cinnamon) system, and honestly, I'm feeling pretty let down. I spent hours trying to get it going, especially since it's rated as a platinum-tier game for compatibility. If this is considered the top standard, I'm worried about how difficult other games might be. I've tested multiple versions of Proton that supposedly work well, but every time I try to launch the game, it crashes right after the logos appear.
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First off, make sure your system can handle graphics by running some demo programs like `glxgears` for OpenGL and `vkcube` for Vulkan. If those work, try launching Deep Rock Galactic with `PROTON_LOG=1 %command%` in Steam. This will create a log file that you can check for any issues. In general, Deep Rock Galactic runs pretty smoothly on Linux!
Thanks for the tip! I ran glxgears and vkcube, and they both worked fine, showing that 3D animations are running. But it’s still frustrating that getting DRG to work has taken me into the early hours of the morning! I just want to enjoy gaming without the hassle.