It's been moving fast. It barely moved like a decade ago

I'm surprised Bazzite isn't higher on the list, here, it really seems like the OS I hear about whenever Linux gaming comes up.

Love to see it

3.2% is like 5 million active users if Steam overall has 156 million active users, but they're likely higher than that

Linux mint 21: loses a little

Linux mint 22: wins a little

my brother in christ. they just updated their pc

Gaben embracing Arch has been great for Arch in general. I can't even remember the last time my Arch install crashed.

Thanks for the users, Microsoft!

It's time to make Microsoft hurt. Let's go!

3% is insane.

I am not a "year of linux" huffer. The majority of the population doesn't even know what a filesystem is, much less (for example) how to get to the BIOS setting they need to even install linux.

But 3% is absolutely a threshold for "viral social spread" amongst those that can.

3% is insanely high for those of us who remember the early 2000s. I am loving this.

awesome!

I'm curious as to how much profit is lost by M$ or Apple for each basis point of the market that switches to Linux.

I like how all Arch based distros are in "quotes" by the way.

Linux use on steam has also passed mac use. The three most popular mac versions are still used by more than the 3 most popular linux versions, but the total for macs is under 3%.

And for me personally, I didn't even have to give anything of value up to make the switch. I kept my old windows machine in a running condition as a backup, but I think I'm about ready to start retiring that machine entirely, at least as a windows machine.

I feel like the number of "I switched to Linux" videos on YouTube have exploded recently, although it might just be some algorithm thing.

It's okay openSUSE Tumbleweed. I still stan for you. ;P

I think there is a real change in people’s mind . Windows is at it worst since forever. Just this month 2 people in my inner circle just ask me how can they Make the switch and which distro should they use for their needs. Those 2 were hardcore Windows fan and gamer.

Someone needs to show this to the higher ups of Ubisoft

GamingOnLinux estimates >7% of English language install base for Steam is using Linux (if I'm understanding this correctly): GamingOnLinux Steam Tracker

November 2025

Love to see it!

This site won't update till tomorrow, but Steam's English Linux numbers are >2x the overall numbers (China apparently hates Linux). Going to be something like 7% for English-speaking Linux use. :)

See chart at the very bottom

Edit: 7.09% :)

Microsoft turning Windows into Internet Explorer

Got my new bazzite gaming laptop YTD!

Screw you, windows, I'm out

This vacation I finally decided to ditch Win for EndeavourOS, it has its quirks sometimes, but I can mostly play without issues, so refreshing to not rely on M$

I am waiting for SteamOS Desktop to be released before switching. I want the support of an 800lb corporate gorilla, that prioritizes gaming. I use mods and play niche games, so I need a Linux that balances casual users while allowing for some power user stuff.

I already know about Bazzite and Cachy, but again, I want the support of a focused giant who won't die or change hands.

Man I wonder when Valve manages to ship a 64-Bit Steam Client.