2021 年了，我们能推荐使用 Linux 来玩游戏吗？
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你经常会听到 Linux 爱好者称赞 Linux 上改进的游戏功能。是的，考虑到在 Linux 桌面上支持现代游戏所取得的进步，Linux 已经在游戏方面获得了很大的提升。


甚至 Lutris 的创造者在我们的采访中也提到 [Linux 在游戏方面取得的进步简直令人难以置信](https://news.itsfoss.com/lutris-creator-interview/)。


但是，这有什么值得大肆宣传的吗？我们能向游戏玩家推荐 Linux 吗？ Linux 适合玩游戏吗？


此文中，我想分享一些关于在 Linux 系统上玩游戏的的事情，并分享我对它的看法。


### 你可以在 Linux 上玩游戏吗？是的！


如果有人曾经告诉过你，不能在 Linux 上玩游戏，**那是不对的**。


你可以在 Linux 上玩各种游戏而不会出现任何大的障碍。而且，在大多数情况下，它是可玩的，并且会提供很好的游戏体验。


事实上，如果你不知道从哪里开始，我们有一份 [Linux 游戏终极指南](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/) 提供给你。


### 需要一个特定的 Linux 发行版才能玩游戏吗？


并非如此。这取决于你想获得多么方便的体验。


例如，如果你希望 Linux 发行版能够与你的图形驱动程序很好地配合，并获得最新的硬件支持，那么有一些发行版可以做到。同样，如果你只是想用集成的 GPU 玩原生的 Linux 独立游戏，任何发行版都可以。


因此，在你开启 Linux 游戏之旅的同时，会有一些因素影响你对发行版的选择。


不用担心，为了帮助你，我们提供了一份有用的 [最佳 Linux 游戏发行版列表](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/)。


### Linux 上的虚拟现实游戏，唉……


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我确信 VR 游戏还没有完全普及。但是，如果你想要在 VR 头盔上获得激动人心的体验，那么**选择 Linux 作为你的首选平台可能不是一个好主意**。


你没有在 Linux 上获得便利体验所需的驱动程序或应用程序。没有任何发行版可以帮助你解决此问题。


如果你想了解有关虚拟现实状态的详细信息，可以看看 [Boiling Steam](https://boilingsteam.com/the-state-of-virtual-reality-on-linux/) 上的博客文章和 [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/08/my-experiences-of-valves-vr-on-linux) 上的使用 Valve 的 VR 头盔的有趣体验。


我已经提供了这些博客文章的链接以供参考，但总而言之 —— 如果你想体验 VR 游戏，请避免使用 Linux（如果你实在太闲，请随意尝试）。


### 可以在 Linux 上玩 Windows 系统的游戏吗？


可以，也不可以。


你可以使用 [Steam Play 来玩 Windows 专属的游戏](https://itsfoss.com/steam-play/)，但是它也存在一些问题，并不是每个游戏都可以运行。


例如，我最终还是使用 Windows 来玩《[地平线 4](https://forzamotorsport.net/en-US/games/fh4)》。如果你喜欢汽车模拟或赛车游戏，这是一款你可能不想错过的杰作。


或许我们在不久的将来可以看到它通过 Steam Play 完美的运行，谁知道呢？


因此，可以肯定的是，你会遇到许多类似的游戏，可能根本无法运行。这是残酷的事实。


而且，要知道该游戏是否可以在 Linux 上运行，请前往 [ProtonDB](https://www.protondb.com/) 并搜索该游戏，看看它是否至少具有 “**黄金**” 状态。


### 带有反作弊引擎的多人游戏可以吗？


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许多游戏玩家更喜欢玩多人游戏，如《[Apex Legends](https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends)》、《[彩虹六号：围攻](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rainbow-six/siege)》和《[堡垒之夜](https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home)》。


然而，一些依赖于反作弊引擎的流行游戏还不能在 Linux 上运行。它仍然是一项进行中的工作，可能在未来的 Linux 内核版本中实现 —— 但目前还没有。


请注意，像 《[反恐精英：全球攻势](https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_Global_Offensive/)》、《Dota 2》、《军团要塞 2》、《[英灵神殿](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/Valheim/)》等多人游戏提供原生 Linux 支持并且运行良好！


### 我会推荐使用 Linux 来玩游戏吗？


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考虑到你可以玩很多 Windows 专属的游戏、原生的独立游戏，以及 Linux 原生支持的各种 AAA 游戏，我能推荐初次使用者尝试在 Linux 上玩游戏。


但是，需要**注意**的是 —— 我建议你列出你想玩的游戏列表，以确保它在 Linux 上运行没有任何问题。否则，你最终都可能浪费大量时间进行故障排除而没有结果。


不要忘记，我相信 Linux 上的 VR 游戏是一个很大的问题。


而且，如果你想探索所有最新最好的游戏，我建议你坚持使用 Windows 的游戏电脑。


**虽然我应该鼓励更多的用户采用 Linux 作为游戏平台，但我不会忽视为什么普通消费者仍然喜欢使用 Windows 机器来玩游戏的客观事实。**


你怎么认为呢？你同意我的想法吗？欢迎在下方的评论区分享你的想法！




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You will often hear Linux enthusiasts praise about the improved gaming capabilities on Linux. Yes, we have come a long way considering the advancements made to support modern games on Linux desktop.

Even Lutris’ creator mentions in our interview that the [progress Linux has made in terms of gaming is simply incredible](https://news.itsfoss.com/lutris-creator-interview/).

But, is it something to be hyped about? Can we recommend Linux to a gamer? Is Linux suitable for gaming?

In this article, I want to share a few things about gaming on a Linux system and share what I think about it.

## You Can Play Games on Linux: Yes!

If anyone’s ever told you that you cannot game on Linux, **that is not true**.

You can play a variety of games on Linux without any major hiccups. And, for the most part, it is playable and totally a good experience.

In fact, we have an ultimate guide for [Gaming on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) if you do not know where to start.

## Do I Need a Specific Linux Distro to Play Games?

Not really. It depends on how convenient you want the experience to be.

For instance, if you want a Linux distribution to work well with your graphics driver and get the latest hardware support, there’s something for that. Similarly, if you just want to play native Linux indie games with an integrated GPU, any Linux distro can work.

So, there are a few variables when choosing a Linux distribution for your gaming adventures.

Fret not, to help you out, we have a useful list of the [best Linux gaming distributions](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

## Virtual Reality Games on Linux: Uh-Oh!

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I’m sure VR gaming is not something widely adopted yet. But, if you want the exciting experience on a VR headset, **choosing Linux as your preferred platform might be a bad idea**.

You do not have the necessary drivers or applications for a convenient experience on Linux. No distribution can help you solve this problem.

If you are curious, you can go through the details shed on the **state of virtual reality** in a blog post on [Boiling Steam](https://boilingsteam.com/the-state-of-virtual-reality-on-linux/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) and an interesting experience with Valve’s VR headset on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2020/08/my-experiences-of-valves-vr-on-linux?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

I’ve linked those blog posts for reference but long story short — avoid Linux if you want to experience VR games (feel free to experiment if you have the time though).

## Can You Play Windows Exclusive Games on Linux?

Yes and No.

You can use [Steam Play to play Windows-only games](https://itsfoss.com/steam-play/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), **but it has its share of issues**. Not every game works.

For instance, I end up using Windows to play [Forza Horizon 4](https://forzamotorsport.net/en-US/games/fh4?ref=news.itsfoss.com). If you love car simulation or racing games, this is a masterpiece that you may not want to miss.

Maybe we will see it working through Steam Play without issues in the near future, who knows?

So, it is safe to assume that you will encounter many similar games that may not work at all. That’s the bitter truth.

And, to know if the game works on Linux, head to [ProtonDB](https://www.protondb.com/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) and search for the game to see if it has a “**Gold**” status at the very least.

## Multiplayer Gaming With Anti-Cheat Engines: Does It Work?

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A huge chunk of gamers prefer playing multiplayer games like [Apex Legends](https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends?ref=news.itsfoss.com), [Rainbow Six Siege](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rainbow-six/siege?ref=news.itsfoss.com), and [Fortnite](https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

However, some of those popular titles that rely on anti-cheat engines do not work on Linux yet. It is still something a work in progress and can be made possible in future Linux Kernel releases — just not yet.

Do note that multiplayer games like [CS:GO](https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_Global_Offensive/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, [Valheim](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/Valheim/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), and several more offer native Linux support and works great!

## Would I Recommend Linux for Gaming?

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Considering that you can play a lot of Windows-specific games, native indie games, and a variety of AAA games with native Linux support, I can recommend a first-time user to try gaming on Linux.

But, that comes with a **caution** — I would suggest you to make a potential list of games that you want to play to make sure that it runs on Linux without any issues. In either case, you may end up wasting a lot of time troubleshooting with no results.

Not to forget, a big no to VR gaming on Linux, I believe.

And, if you want to explore all the latest and greatest titles, I will recommend you to stick to your Windows-powered gaming machine.

**While I should encourage more users to adopt Linux as a gaming platform, but I won’t be ignoring the practical side of why common consumers still prefer a Windows-powered machine to game on.**

*What do you think? Do you agree with my thoughts? Feel free to share what you feel in the comments below!*

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