This is also true of more general applications, such as Discord and Spotify. More than ever before, developers are creating native Linux (and macOS) builds of their PC games.
Let’s get right to the big question: What can Linux offer hardcore gamers? For users of Windows and macOS, I hope this will increase awareness and consideration of Linux as a viable and potentially liberating alternative OS, even among those for whom gaming is a priority. For my fellow free software enthusiasts, I hope this will spark some interesting conversation and debate. So, because I love the ideals of free software (with minor caveats) and want to promote them, I’d like to share a few simple observations and opinions about the current state of gaming and game development on Linux.
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Similarly, though I’m grateful to Apple for facilitating my childhood exposure to computers and cannot deny their products are appealing in some ways, they represent an even more draconian environment: far from full freedom despite macOS being built on an open-source, Unix-like foundation named Darwin.
Nonetheless, customization is limited and certain “features,” such as forced updates, provide regular reminders that Windows doesn’t fully respect user freedom. Also, credit where credit’s due: I really like the overall look and feel of Windows 10 and it’s nice that Microsoft now directly supports a Linux subsystem. I mean, look, I’ll admit it: I still boot up Microsoft Windows now and then since there’s a (rapidly shrinking) number of games I enjoy that work better, or more conveniently, in that environment. Not only for general computing, web surfing, and pet projects, but also high-end gaming and game development, including my work as lead game designer and programmer at Golden Drake Studios. Linux has become my operating system of choice.
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