Self-statement: After seeing Linux for the first time and learning from the gods that Linux is flexible, clean, open source, and many other benefits, I decided to pit myself. However, as a gamer, playing games on a laptop is definitely not an option. Installing dual systems or virtual machines is too troublesome and can easily affect performance. The best solution is to have two computers with different systems. However, after feeling my pocketbook, I decided to explore a way to play games on Linux!

After getting into the Linux pit, I found that there are a lot of people with this problem. For these gamers, the biggest drawback to Linux is not that it’s hard to get started, but that there are plenty of games missing. How do you make up for all this grief? Today, the author will introduce several good ways to play games on Linux, so that the Linux system is held in both hands on the altar with a human fireworks!

1. Playing native Linux games on Steam is exciting

Method 1: Steam

Easy to use index: ★★★★

Rich index: ★★★☆

★★★★★ ★

Features: Native games play non-stop, no compatibility layer, performance is not a problem at all.



Steam platform

If you play games, you probably know Valve Corporation’s digital publishing platform, which is also called “the largest digital publishing platform in computer games.” Steam offers a wide variety of games that can be installed and automatically updated (as well as in-game voice, chat, community, etc.).



Use Steam on Linux

Although the platform was originally designed to support Windows, Linux and Mac OS versions were also developed, and in March 2013 Valve officially announced the release of Steam for Linux. Today, there are plenty of games on Steam that are native to Linux.

Steam is a huge game distribution platform, and you can find native Linux versions of almost every popular game (like Dota2), which is the conscience of the industry. And some games on the same hardware standard, Linux system performance is even better than Windows, exciting ~

2. Wine: Make Linux run like Windows

Method two: Wine

Easy to use index: ★★★

Rich index: ★★★★

★★★☆

Features: Simulator software in Linux system, faster update speed.

Wine is not “Wine”, but a compatibility layer, originally “Windows Emulator”, short for Windows Emulator. It converts original Windows system calls to POSIX system calls by being compatible. In short, it’s fooling applications into thinking that your Linux system is actually Windows, so it runs smoothly.



Wine

At the height of its popularity, using Wine to play the game on Linux used to be the thing Linux enthusiasts did best. We can still see these installation instructions today.

Unlike Steam’s native software, you can use Wine to run small games that have a smaller audience, and game developers don’t want to make a Linux version of their games. Maybe complementing it with Steam would be a good idea.

Install the Wine

There are plenty of tools like CrossOver and PlayOnLinux. But none is as simple and cheap as Wine (Wine is free).



Play Windows games with Wine

P.S: Wine is also used as a medium for Linux beginners to switch between the two platforms, but Microsoft has blocked Wine through various means. If you want to use this method, you still need to consider compatibility, performance, security and other issues.

GoG.com: Find all the games you need

Method 3: GoG.com

Easy to use index: ★★★☆

Rich index: ★★★★

★★★☆

Features: No need to install terminal, support Chinese and RMB settlement.



GoG.com Halloween theme

For many Linux beginners, installing software is also a hassle, so you can use GoG.com, which is a Web version of the game platform, or download the games you find locally through GoG.com.

Founded nine years ago as a “Good Old Game,” GoG.com focused on nostalgia and released only older games until 2012, when it changed its style and added new games to its platform.

The advantage of GoG.com is that it’s easy to install your favorite games on multiple operating systems as well as quintuple no-install. It is worth mentioning that, probably seeing the power of Chinese games, GoG.com joined the simplified Chinese support since June 22 this year, translating the name of the game into a familiar name for domestic players, and also began to support RMB settlement in terms of settlement methods, including: Alipay, UnionPay, wechat, Tenpay and so on.

However, in terms of fluency, GoG.com is limited by the domestic network, and the speed is sometimes a little slow. It is suggested that users can download the game locally.

4. Other recommendations for Linux gaming platforms/websites

Method 4: Other recommendations

Once you get into Linux, you’ll find that most people on the Internet are biased against the idea that you can’t play games on Linux. In addition to the above, there are plenty of good platforms, even for Linux enthusiasts, that are worth trying out.

Here is a brief introduction:

Portable Linux Games: This is a convenient platform for you to download Linux game packages. Instead of a fancy page, it simply gives you the name, version number, and download link to install. The downside here is that the number of games and the frequency of updates are not fast enough.



Linux Game Database

Linux Game Database: Similar to the above, this is a Game site for Linux users, where you can download the required Game packages and discuss them with your friends.



Penguspy

Penguspy: This is a game information website, which not only has a large number of games, but also provides scoring criteria. Categorize games into adventure, action, puzzle, music, and competition. YouTube demo videos are also available.

5. Cracked Wall Recommendation: The Linux game of a Lifetime, Nethack

Cracked Wall recommendation: The Linux game of a Lifetime Nethack

Some netizens said that if you want to introduce Nethack in detail, I am afraid that tens of thousands of words will not be enough. After all, it’s not easy to find a game that you can grow up with, never end, and still be fun to play.

Nethack is a continuation of the Roguelike single-player games of the 1980s. Most of these games are rooted in fantasy worlds, requiring exploration in randomly generated dungeons, turn-based, tile-based graphics, and permadeath of characters. The most popular Nethack today is a single-player Roguelike type of game that interacts with in-game email.



Nethack racial division

Although there are graphic versions of Nethack, it is said that hardcore gamers still spend 30 years obsessing over the countless “d, %, F, #, ^” symbols.



Nethack

Each game is popular for a reason, whether it’s a real gaming experience, a stress reliever, or just a time to relax. However, we all know that games have their own life cycle. Generally speaking, mobile games have a life cycle of about 2 years, and mobile games have a longer life cycle of 3-5 years, but you’ve never seen a game that’s still alive after 30 years.

Originally developed in 1987, Nethack is still alive and well in the open source community three decades later. Of course, it is difficult to popularize this game in China, after all, there is no good Chinese version at present, graphics is still the mainstream, and Linux usage is also lacking. If you’re interested, give it a try, but don’t get addicted to the game.

From: Zhongguancun Online