I'm curious about what types of games are compatible with Linux. I'm considering trying out a MMORPG on my test station, but I'm not sure which games to focus on. I have a more powerful desktop, but I haven't installed Linux on it yet. Here are the specs of my current setup:
* Processors: 2 x AMD PRO A6-9500E R5 (6 compute cores)
* Memory: 8 GiB of RAM (7.2 GiB usable)
* Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
* Manufacturer: HP
* Model: HP EliteDesk 705 G3 Desktop Mini
4 Answers
Just a heads-up, competitive multiplayer games often face issues due to anti-cheat restrictions. Otherwise, you should have fun experimenting with most titles.
In recent years, finding games that don’t run on Linux has become pretty rare, aside from a few big titles with strict anti-cheat. So, you should have plenty of options!
Generally, games that have kernel-level anti-cheat systems (like Fortnite and League of Legends) won't work on Linux. For most other games, you should be good to go if they meet the basic requirements.
You can check out ProtonDB to see if a game runs on Linux—if it's listed there, it typically works! Most games are compatible, but keep an eye out for the ones that have issues.
Yeah, ProtonDB is super helpful! Just make sure to read the comments for specific notes on performance.
Exactly! Those anti-cheat systems can be a real bummer for Linux users.