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Linux Gaming Surges to 3.05% on Steam Amid Changes

11/2/2025

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In October 2025, Linux usage on Steam reached a record 3.05%, up 0.41% from the previous year.
The rise is attributed to Valve's Steam Deck and improvements in Steam Play (Proton).
Windows remains dominant at 94.84% of users, while macOS accounts for 2.11%.
SteamOS accounts for 27.18% of Linux users, with Bazzite, Ubuntu, and Mint contributing.
The end-of-life for Windows 10 prompted some users to switch to Linux, indicating growing acceptance of Linux in gaming.

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Story summary

In October 2025, Linux usage on Steam reached a record 3.05%, up 0.41% from the previous year.
The rise is attributed to Valve's Steam Deck and improvements in Steam Play (Proton).
Windows remains dominant at 94.84% of users, while macOS accounts for 2.11%.
SteamOS accounts for 27.18% of Linux users, with Bazzite, Ubuntu, and Mint contributing.
The end-of-life for Windows 10 prompted some users to switch to Linux, indicating growing acceptance of Linux in gaming.