XDA Developers on MSN

Linux gaming keeps scoring wins as it sets another user record on Steam

Right now, for December 2025, Linux users made up 3.58% of the Steam userbase, which is a new record for the OS. That doesn't sound like a lot, but in September, the percentage was at 2.68%. The ...
GamingOnLinux

Steam survey for December 2025 shows Linux holding to 3.19%

Valve have released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for December 2025, bringing with it a fresh look at how Linux / ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Linux players on Steam reached all-time high in December

Valve has released the results of its Steam Hardware & Software Survey for December 2025, and they show Linux continuing to ...
The Verge

Linux usage on Steam hits a record high for the second month in a row

Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. is a ...
Linux Journal

Valve Survey Reveals Slight Retreat in Steam-on-Linux Share

Steam’s monthly Hardware & Software Survey, published by Valve, offers a window into what operating systems, hardware, and software choices its user base is making. It has become a key barometer for ...
techtimes

Linux Surpasses Mac on Steam Gaming Thanks to Handheld Popularity—Windows Still Leading

While Linux is one popular operating system, many are not well-versed in this platform, but since the rise of the handheld gaming consoles, it has been an iconic one, now ranking second as the most ...
TweakTown

90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...