Recently picked up Hunt: Showdown because I was looking for a shooter that worked well on Linux. Great game, but I've been having some issues with frame pacing.

Simplest explanation is that whenever my GPU is at 100% usage, my input lag skyrockets and frame pacing ends up all over the place. That's not terribly abnormal, and I'm aware of workarounds for this problem like Nvidia Reflex and AMD Anti Lag 2, etc, but there doesn't seem to be anything like this for Linux, save for capping the FPS until I don't hit 100% usage anymore.

Just to note, I'm running on an AMD GPU (9070) on Wayland. I've also tried running in Gamescope, etc, to see if that helps with the frame pacing but no luck. I do have a VRR monitor, but that doesn't seem to make any difference.

Any advice?

Things I've tried that did not work:

Fiddling with V-sync both in-game and KDE's screen tearing options.

Running in Wayland and Gamescope.

VRR with varying configurations in Gamescope etc.

Forcing immediate presentation via environment variables

I know that something like CachyOS would be more appropriate for gaming, however i am using the desktop for more things and really like Mint. ​

Is there a way I can upgrade DLSS in my Steam games that use the standard Proton? It seems the PROTON_DLSS_UPGRADE=1 would not work in this case.

Thanks

I personal pick Widelands. What do you like?

compatibility layer : proton-cachyos/ proton experimental

steam play is enabled, tried downloading the native version of Left 4 Dead 2 but that didn't even opened so tried playing this option...

the game runs only for the initial cutscene and then it shows that "steam should be running", altho steam is running.

Hi guys. I’m honestly really sad and pissed off right now, so I’m just going to say everything straight. I’m a Windows fan. Yes, I like Windows. I like Windows because I’ve been using it on my laptop and I genuinely enjoy it. It’s easy to use, the settings are simple, it’s customizable, my wallpaper and setup look cool, and I like watching videos about making Windows look clean and aesthetic. I like that kind of stuff. It feels simple and comfortable, and I don’t want to have to fight my OS just to do basic things. But recently I watched a video from a pretty famous PC/tech person, and he basically said that Windows is cooked. He talked about Microsoft forcing AI features, pushing accounts, adding things you don’t ask for, more tracking, and how it feels like you don’t really own Windows anymore — like you’re renting it. That honestly got me worried. I’m saving a lot of money to build my dream high-end PC, mainly to play games and enjoy my setup. And now I’m sitting here thinking: do I even own my system anymore? I don’t like the idea of my OS watching me, forcing stuff on me, or being able to turn things on or off whenever they want. I really want Windows to stay good without all that nonsense, but now I’m having second thoughts. Because of that, I started thinking maybe I should switch to Linux. The problem is… I kind of hate that idea. Not because Linux itself is bad, but because of the communities I always see online. Every time I see Linux videos, it’s always the loud, annoying people acting superior, turning everything into ideology, or just being weird and unbearable. That honestly made me dislike Linux over time. I even used to argue online saying Windows is better than Linux because I was fed up with it. Still, I tried to be open-minded. I asked ChatGPT what Linux distro is closest to Windows, easy to use, customizable, clean, and not complicated. He told me some names like Linux Mint and Zorin, which honestly sound fine. But then comes the biggest problem: gaming. I asked if I could play the games I actually want to play on Linux: PUBG Call of Duty Fortnite Battlefield (I’ve never played Battlefield before and really want to) And the answer was basically no. Either they don’t work, or anti-cheat blocks them, or you can even risk getting banned. That honestly pissed me off. These are the exact games I want to play. I haven’t played them in years. I used to have a PS4, but it died (RIP my PS4), and this PC is supposed to be my return to gaming. So now I’m stuck and angry. What’s the point of having a powerful high-end PC if I can’t play the games I care about? ChatGPT said I could still use Windows and just debloat it, remove all the nonsense, and keep control that way. But I’m still worried because Microsoft keeps forcing accounts, online sign-ins, AI stuff, and more restrictions. That really bothers me. At the same time, Linux feels like a dead end for the kind of gaming I want to do. And honestly, if people really want others to switch to Linux, then game developers and anti-cheat companies need to actually get off their asses and support it properly. You can’t expect gamers to give up half the games they want to play. So yeah — I’m confused, frustrated, and pissed off. Should I: Stick with Windows and debloat it as much as possible? Is Linux actually realistic for someone who wants modern online multiplayer games? Or is dual-booting the only real option?

Problem: AMD 9070xt Red Devil.

Description: at random intervals, the screen cuts out and comes back without warning. Not sure what could be the cause but its bizarre and most definitely a hindrance. If any one has any fixes or troubleshooting ideas please let me know. Im new to running hardware more powerful than basic laptop specs on Linux but I have some familiarity with the OS beforehand. Any help is appreciated.

TL;DR:
Some mice with onboard debounce or firmware-side double-click behavior work fine on Windows but appear “blocked” on Linux due to libinput’s built-in button debouncing. This post explains why that happens and links to a script that disables the debounce plugin for advanced users who understand the risks.

If you dual-boot Windows and Linux, you might notice that a mouse which behaves normally on Windows does not register rapid clicks or intentional double-clicks on Linux - not just in games, but system-wide.

This is usually caused by libinput’s button debounce plugin, which exists to suppress unintended double-clicks from failing hardware. Unfortunately, this also affects mice that already handle debouncing correctly in firmware.

This is not a Minecraft-only issue - it affects all applications. I personally noticed it while gaming, which is why I’m sharing this here.

What this does (important)

• Disables libinput’s button debounce plugin
• Does not modify games or bypass server-side checks
• Affects all mouse input system-wide
• Intended only for advanced users OR (in simpler words) users who understand the risks AND know how to use a tty

This involves rebuilding and installing libinput.
If that sounds scary, do not proceed. This modifies a core input library and is intended only for users who are comfortable recovering their system using a TTY or live USB if something goes wrong.

I will try to keep the repository updated with fixes, but this remains experimental.

I’ve documented and automated the process in a GitHub repo here:

https://github.com/sudo-master1/libinput-debounce-patcher-

The repo contains:

• Explanation of what is being patched
• A maintained script (instead of a giant command) (in progress)
• Recovery instructions if something goes wrong

Please read the README fully before trying it.

You’ll need standard build tools, such as:

• git
• meson
• ninja

(Exact package names depend on your distro.)

If anything breaks:

• Reinstall libinput using your package manager (example: sudo pacman -S libinput)
• In rare cases, this can be done from a TTY or live USB

This is experimental and provided as-is.

I’m sharing this because it solved a real issue for me and others using Linux with certain mice.
If you have suggestions, improvements, or concerns - feedback is welcome.

Btw this post has been translated and corrected by other tools that include llms as English is not my first language

I'm looking to buy a new controller. G7 Pro really caught my eye, looks like really well built controller.

How well is it working on linux? I'm running Fedora.

Hi, I'm trying to plan The Finals with RTX on an RX 9070-xt withMesa-git, and I receive this error whenever I start a game with RT on. I tried both proton experimental and proton GE and I tried launching with VID3D_CONFIG=dxr and RADV_PERFTEST=rt. The distro is Manjaro.

i got a usb flash drive i used to install linux with. i got a linux boot iso on it or whatever its called and whatever i do i cant format it. its stuck with the linux on it. i need it for school since that was my everyday use flashdrive. i dont want to throw it away i mean i had 32GB storage

Hi, does someone experience the same that efootball on gnome or KDE works much better than on xfce? Is that because of Wayland? In KDE the game starts 9/10. On xfce maybe 1/10 times. Always black screen or freeze. I would like to use xfce but this is so frustrating.

System info:

• 32 GB RAM
• 9070 XT GPU
• 7600X CPU

It doesn't seem like the CPU bottlenecks either when looking at btop while gaming.

What could be the issue? Misconfigured OS? Steam flatpak?

I don't mind trying other distributions if you think that would help.

I'm considering getting a Legion 7i (ideally with a 5070) but I'm getting increasingly exasperated with Windows as an OS. I truly am beginning to hate it. I greatly prefer Unix-based OSes, and my daily driver for years has been a MacBook Pro M1. I'm considering getting either an newer MacBook, accepting that gaming will never be perfect but may be decent enough with certain games via Crossover, or getting a Legion 7i and slapping a Linux distro on it. I'm concerned, however, about driver compatibility and gaming performance -- has anyone tried this recently? Any recommended distros or tips?

Lutris itself does not launch instantly, and then having to also scroll trough a long list of options, when the relevant parts can be counted on one hand, is simply inconvenient.

yo, following up on my last post about the manifest/Lua generator. I just crossed 29,795 games indexed in the vault.

What's New:

• Request Button: If a game is missing or the Lua is acting up, you can now request a manual update directly from the nav bar.
• Better Stability: Fixed some loading issues for heavy hitters like TEKKEN 8 and Ready or Not.
• 3-Step Verification: Added a preparation flow to ensure scripts generate correctly before download.

Important: This tool hosts NO copyrighted data, EXEs, or cracks. It only generates config files (.manifest) and library scripts (.lua) to help your Deck recognize its own library.

Pinned the link to my profile or search IdkAI.Store if you need to fix your library issues.

hello i have low end laptop

what is the best linux distro for gaming?

thanks

Hey everyone! :)

I’m running into a really weird issue with my games on Linux (Wayland, Hyprland). I used to play GRIS with my 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller, not sure if it was USB or Bluetooth, and it worked perfectly. But now, nothing works properly. If my keyboard is connected, the controller doesn’t work in-game at all. If I disconnect the keyboard and then launch the game, the controller works, but as soon as I reconnect the keyboard, it stops working again. Fullscreen doesn’t open automatically either; it only works if I touch the keyboard, and then the controller breaks again.

I’ve tried a bunch of things like turning Steam Input on and off, using SDL_GAMECONTROLLER_IGNORE_DEVICES, Proton tweaks, and even Gamescope, but nothing seems to fix it :/

From what I’ve read, the 8BitDo USB exposes fake keyboard and mouse interfaces, and Wayland plus SDL end up confusing these with my real keyboard. But it doesn’t make sense to me because it used to work perfectly before.

Has anyone else run into this? Is there a way to make the controller and keyboard work together on Wayland without having to disconnect the keyboard every time?

I’m a new Linux user, I started just a few days ago. So far it’s been a fun experience and I’ve been testing several games like Hytale, Terraria, ARK, and others. Some work, some don’t. I’ve just been testing things randomly.

Out of all the games I tried, Sober (Roblox) is the only one causing serious problems. When I open it, everything becomes strangely heavy, and inside games some textures keep disappearing and reappearing very fast (to the point you barely notice if you blink).

On top of that, after some time, everything on my PC starts crashing or closing.

This includes my browser, Discord, other games, and even Linux itself. The only way to recover is to shut the PC down and turn it back on. Sometimes, after rebooting, the BIOS screen appears and refuses to exit.

If I leave the PC turned off for a few minutes, everything goes back to normal. This makes me worried that Sober might be causing serious system instability or even stressing my hardware. Every other game runs perfectly fine, and my PC has never had issues like this before, only with Sober.

I tried joining the devs’ Discord to ask about this, but the invites are paused, which made me even more concerned.

Extra: I even tried switching operating systems to see if it would help. I tested on Zorin OS, Bazzite, and Pop!_OS, and the exact same problem happens on all of them(again, only with Sober).

Does anyone know what could be causing this or if there’s a known fix?