cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14762903

I am switching to Linux for the first time.

I heard Mint is really good but am not sure exactly which distro is best to use with Steam, as well as with newer games, as I primarily use my computer for gaming.

I generally play games like Final Fantasy XIV, Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Elder Scrolls Online, and Total War: Warhammer 3.

  • moxEnglish
    3•2 months ago

    You can also force Steam to use Windows binaries via Proton

    To complete that thought, doing this can be useful in cases like these:

    • A developer released and then abandoned a bad Linux port of their game, but still maintains a Windows build that runs well in Proton.
    • A developer took platform-dependent shortcuts in their networking code, leading to cross-play problems between their Linux and Windows builds.
    • Your favorite game mod is a Windows DLL.