r/linux_gaming↗
GNU/Linux Gaming on Reddit
A subreddit for discussions and news about gaming on the GNU/Linux family of operating systems (including the Steam Deck).
448k subscribers1,730 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)1,388 authors / mosince 2009
r/linux_gaming has 448k members (+24% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,730 posts a month from 1,388 people. Top topics: Linux Games Support & Releases, Linux Gaming and ProtonLinuxGames.
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Topics and brands on r/linux_gaming
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Linux Games Support & Releases3.3%
- Linux Gaming2.2%
- ProtonLinuxGames1.9%
- Linux Gaming1.7%
- Linux Gaming Support1.2%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Gitlab
- NVIDIA
- Flathub
- Steamcommunity
- Battle
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