Linux是一个很好的平台，可以做很多事情，但游戏并不是其中之一。作为服务器、工作站或媒体中心，Linux提供了许多优于Windows的优势，例如速度和安全性。然而，大多数游戏玩家可能会寻找替代方案，Windows是游戏机以外游戏玩家的主要 PC 平台。
如果您对使用 Linux 的双引导 Windows(dual-booting Windows with Linux)不感兴趣，那么您需要查看适合游戏的Linux发行版，让您可以玩自己喜欢的游戏。(Linux)虽然Linux游戏并不是一种无缝或无痛的体验，但您应该能够通过尝试这五款最佳游戏Linux发行版之一来享受自己的乐趣。
为游戏选择 Linux 发行版(Choosing a Linux Distribution for Gaming)
在您急于安装Ubuntu或 Debian 等主要(Ubuntu)Linux发行版之一之前，您需要了解Linux游戏的状态。大多数游戏开发商不提供对Linux的支持，支持仅限于独立游戏或通过Steam等平台发布的（非常罕见的） AAA版本。
对于大多数主要游戏版本，您需要尝试一些解决方法来安装 Windows 游戏(install Windows games)。WINE是Windows 到 Linux 的(Windows-to-Linux)兼容库，可让您运行许多 PC 游戏，但游戏支持参差不齐。有些游戏提供了近乎完美的体验，而有些则根本无法运行。
这（部分）归结为Linux上的(Linux)设备驱动程序支持。与Windows相比， (Windows)Linux对显卡的支持不完整。例如，Linux用户可能被迫下载、编译和安装新显卡的驱动程序，然后才能使用它们，如果它们完全受支持的话。这为Linux(Linux)新手制造了一场技术噩梦。
但是，如果您对复古游戏感兴趣，那么Linux支持会好得多。您可以使用几乎任何Linux发行版轻松模拟许多较旧的控制台，从SNES到Wii。您还可以使用DOSBOX 之(DOSBOX)类的模拟器来玩这些类型的游戏，其中包括对Debian、Fedora和其他发行版的支持。
有如此多的选择和导航困难，避免安装典型的发行版是有意义的。与其安装Ubuntu(Ubuntu) ，不如安装一个考虑到游戏的发行版。这些可能默认安装了WINE或Steam，带有专有的显卡驱动程序，或者具有用于复古游戏的电视友好界面。
下面列出的用于游戏的最佳Linux发行版的选项是针对任何这些要求量身定制的，但它们并不详尽。(Linux)在几乎所有情况下，您都可以使用标准的Linux发行版并安装相同的软件。但是这些发行版消除了困难，使新的Linux游戏玩家更容易从Windows跳转。
如果您是支持Linux社区的(Linux)开源哲学(open source philosophy)的粉丝，但您仍然对尝试新游戏感兴趣，那么Fedora Games就是您的解决方案。Fedora Games展示了开源游戏可以为玩家提供什么，其中包含数百个安装后即可玩的独立游戏。
无论您对第一人称射击游戏还是复杂的回合制策略游戏感兴趣，Fedora Games 都能满足(Fedora Games)您的需求。它使用Xfce桌面环境，使其成为旧款、低功耗 PC 的理想解决方案。安装ISO的大小约为 4GB，因此应该很适合较小的设备和驱动器。
Fedora Games紧跟标准Fedora发布周期，您也可以将其用作标准工作 PC。虽然它不包括Steam等主要游戏平台，或(Steam)WINE或PlayOnLinux等兼容性库，但之后可以快速安装这些库。
如果您正在寻找一个预装了许多控制台模拟器的即用型复古游戏Linux游戏平台，(Linux)那么 RetroPie 就是您(RetroPie)的不二之选。虽然该项目是为Raspberry Pi(Raspberry Pi)等单板计算机而构建的，但 RetroPie(RetroPie)还支持标准 PC，允许您将旧 PC 重新用于游戏。
RetroPie 主要是一个Raspberry Pi 项目(Raspberry Pi project)，但是，它具有额外的性能调整和对主要控制台控制器的支持。RetroPie不包含游戏，但您可以从合法的 ROM 网站(legal ROM sites)在线获取旧游戏。
RetroPie有多个适用于(RetroPie)Raspberry Pi设备的安装映像，因此您无需安装任何其他软件即可启动并运行RetroPie 。RetroPie作为一个独立的全屏复古街机，运行在Raspberry Pi OS（以前称为Raspbian）之上以有效工作。
但是，如果您希望重新利用旧 PC，则需要先安装另一个Linux发行版，例如Debian，然后才能使用RetroPie。
Lakka就像RetroPie一样，是复古游戏玩家的平台。然而，与RetroPie不同的是， (RetroPie)Lakka可以作为独立的Linux发行版安装在所有类型的 PC 上，将流行的RetroArch用作无需键盘或鼠标的 PC 游戏的电视友好前端。
Lakka支持几乎所有主要的Linux控制台模拟器，允许在复古游戏中进行在线多人游戏，并支持所有主要的控制台控制器。使用内置的RetroArch游戏平台，您可以在游戏中暂停或回放游戏，利用众多性能和图形改进等。
Lakka可以安装在包括(Lakka)Raspberry Pi在内的许多小型单板 PC 上。但您也可以将其安装在您的 PC 上。与RetroPie一样，不包含任何游戏，但您可以玩自己的副本（或使用ROM站点找到自己的副本）。
Arch Linux的理念很简单：保持简单。如果您对小细节不感兴趣，但仍希望Arch可以提供的前沿、速度和性能，那么您将需要Manjaro。这个Arch衍生产品非常适合潜在的Linux游戏玩家。
Manjaro预装了各种应用程序和服务，使其成为比标准Arch更易于使用的发行版。特别是，它包括各种游戏玩家必备的应用程序，包括Steam。借助其硬件检测工具，Manjaro可以扫描您的系统并自行配置以获得最佳性能。
这使得Manjaro成为在新旧硬件上进行 PC 游戏的绝佳平台。您只需单击几下即可安装游戏、Teamspeak等(Teamspeak)VOIP工具、模拟器和WINE等游戏兼容性运行时，让您能够构建适合自己需求的游戏 PC。(WINE)
虽然Manjaro是在(Manjaro)Linux上快速构建自己的游戏 PC 的完美平台，但它仍然需要一些配置。如果您想要一个能够让您尽快开始玩游戏的Linux游戏发行版，那么很少有发行版可以与(Linux)Ubuntu Game Pack相匹配，这是一个非官方的Ubuntu衍生产品，包含所有主要游戏服务。
无需担心安装所需的模拟器或服务，Ubuntu Game Pack 应有尽有(Ubuntu Game Pack)。它拥有所有主要的Linux游戏模拟器，包括控制台和DOS游戏模拟器。它还包括Steam和Lutris等游戏平台，以及(Lutris)Itch.io等独立平台。
如果您尝试玩标准 PC 游戏，您将获得PlayOnLinux、WINE和CrossOver支持。它还包括旨在使Linux上的游戏玩法更好的优化应用程序和设置，以及对Twitch 等流媒体平台(streaming platforms like Twitch)的支持，以便您与他人分享您的游戏玩法。
如果你想玩不同类型的游戏，或者如果你发现其他发行版难以使用或设置，那么试试Ubuntu GamePack。您需要提供自己的游戏，但预装Steam和其他平台后，您可以自己快速安装这些游戏。(Steam)
在 Linux 上玩游戏(Playing Games on Linux)
没有什么能阻止您安装Debian或其他主要Linux发行版的新副本来玩游戏。许多(Many)最好的游戏Linux发行版都基于现有发行版，但允许新的Linux游戏玩家直接进入他们的游戏，而不是花费数小时使用正确的设置和软件来设置他们的 PC。
当然，您还可以使用Linux游戏 PC 做其他事情。安装一些最好的 Linux 应用程序(best Linux apps)可以帮助您从Windows、Mac甚至您的Android 智能手机(Android smartphone)切换。如果您决定双启动，您可以在 Windows 上访问 Linux 文件，(access Linux files on Windows)以确保您的重要文件和文档的无缝体验。
5 Best Linux Distros for Gaming
Lіnux is a great platfоrm for manу things, but gaming isn’t really one of them. As a server, wоrkstatіon, or mеdia center, Linux offers many advantages over Windows, such as speed and security. Most gamers will probably look at alternatives, however, with Windows the dominant PC platform for gamers outside of consoles.
If you’re not interested in dual-booting Windows with Linux, then you’ll need to look at Linux distros suitable for gaming that allow you to play your favorite games. While Linux gaming isn’t a seamless or pain-free experience, you should be able to enjoy yourself by trying one of these five best Linux distros for gaming.
Choosing a Linux Distribution for Gaming
Before you rush to install one of the major Linux distros like Ubuntu or Debian, you’ll need to be aware of the state of Linux gaming. Most game developers don’t offer support for Linux, with support limited to indie titles or the (very rare) AAA release through platforms like Steam.
For most major game releases, you’ll need to try some workarounds to install Windows games. WINE, the Windows-to-Linux compatibility library, will allow you to run many PC games, but game support is mixed. Some games offer a near-perfect experience, while others won’t run at all.
This is (in part) down to device driver support on Linux. Linux support for graphics cards is patchy compared to Windows. For instance, Linux users may be forced to download, compile, and install drivers for new graphics cards before they can be used, if they’re supported at all. This creates a technical nightmare for Linux novices.
If you’re interested in retro gaming, however, then Linux support is far better. You can emulate many older consoles, from SNES to Wii, with ease using almost any Linux distro. You could also use an emulator like DOSBOX to play these types of games, which includes support for Debian, Fedora, and other distros.
With so much choice and difficulty to navigate, it makes sense to avoid installing a typical distro. Rather than installing Ubuntu, you should install a distro that has gaming in mind. These may have WINE or Steam installed by default, come with proprietary graphics card drivers, or have a TV-friendly interface for retro gaming.
The options for the best Linux distros for gaming listed below are tailored to any of these requirements, but they aren’t exhaustive. In almost all cases, you can take a standard Linux distro and install the same software. But these distros remove the difficulty, making it easier for new Linux gamers to make the jump from Windows.
If you’re a fan of the open source philosophy that underpins the Linux community, but you’re still interested in trying new games, then Fedora Games is the solution. Fedora Games demonstrates what open source gaming can offer to players, with hundreds of included indie games that are ready to play upon installation.
Whether you’re interested in first-person shooters or complex, turn-based strategy games, Fedora Games has you covered. It uses the Xfce desktop environment, making it an ideal solution for older, lower-powered PCs. The installation ISO is roughly 4GB in size, so should fit well on smaller devices and drives.
With Fedora Games following the standard Fedora release cycle closely, you can also use it as a standard working PC. While it doesn’t include major game platforms like Steam, or compatibility libraries like WINE or PlayOnLinux, these can be installed quickly afterwards.
If you’re looking for a ready-to-use, retro-gaming Linux gaming platform with many console emulators pre-installed, look no further than RetroPie. While this project is built for single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi, RetroPie also supports standard PCs, allowing you to repurpose an older PC for gaming.
RetroPie is predominantly a Raspberry Pi project, however, with additional performance tweaks and support for major console controllers. What isn’t included with RetroPie is the games, but you can acquire older games from legal ROM sites online.
RetroPie has several installation images for Raspberry Pi devices, so you don’t need to install any additional software to get RetroPie up and running. RetroPie works as a standalone, full-screen retro arcade, running on top of the Raspberry Pi OS (previously Raspbian) to work effectively.
If you’re looking to repurpose an older PC, however, you’ll need to install another Linux distro like Debian first before you can use RetroPie.
Lakka, much like RetroPie, is a platform for retro gamers. Unlike RetroPie, however, Lakka can be installed as an independent Linux distro on all types of PCs, using the popular RetroArch as a TV-friendly front-end for PC gaming without a keyboard or mouse.
Lakka supports almost all major Linux console emulators, allows for online multiplayer in retro games, and supports all major console controllers. Using the built-in RetroArch gaming platform, you can pause or rewind games mid-game, take advantage of numerous performance and graphics improvements, and more.
Lakka can be installed on a number of small, single-board PCs including the Raspberry Pi. But you can also install it on your PC, too. Like RetroPie, no games are included, but you can play your own copies (or use ROM sites to find your own).
The Arch Linux philosophy is simple: keep it simple. If you’re not interested in the small details, but still want the bleeding edge, speed and performance that Arch can offer, then you’ll need Manjaro. This Arch spin-off is perfect for potential Linux gamers.
Manjaro comes pre-packaged with various apps and services that make it an easier-to-use distro than standard Arch. In particular, it includes various must-have apps for gamers, including Steam. Thanks to its hardware detection tool, Manjaro can scan your system and configure itself for the best performance.
This makes Manjaro a great platform for PC gaming on newer and older hardware alike. You can install games, VOIP tools like Teamspeak, emulators, and game compatibility runtimes like WINE within a few clicks, allowing you to build a gaming PC that suits your own requirements.
While Manjaro is a perfect platform for quickly building your own gaming PC on Linux, it does still involve some configuration. If you want a Linux gaming distro that allows you to start playing as fast as possible, few distros can match Ubuntu Game Pack, an unofficial Ubuntu spin-off with all the major gaming services included.
Rather than worry about installing the emulators or services you need, Ubuntu Game Pack has them all. It has all the major Linux game emulators, including console and DOS game emulators. It also includes game platforms like Steam and Lutris, as well as indie platforms like Itch.io.
If you’re trying to play standard PC games, you’ll be covered with both PlayOnLinux, WINE, and CrossOver support. It also includes optimization apps and settings designed to make gameplay better on Linux, as well as support for streaming platforms like Twitch to allow you to share your gameplay with others.
If you want to play different types of games, or if you’re finding other distros difficult to use or set up, then give Ubuntu GamePack a try. You’ll need to supply your own games, but with Steam and other platforms pre-installed, you’ll be able to install these pretty quickly yourself.
Playing Games on Linux
There’s nothing stopping you from installing a fresh copy of Debian or another major Linux distro to play games. Many of the best Linux distros for gaming are based on an existing distribution, but allow new Linux gamers to jump straight into their games, rather than spend hours setting up their PC with the right settings and software.
Of course, there are other things you can do with a Linux gaming PC. Installing some of the best Linux apps can help you make the switch from Windows, Mac, or even your Android smartphone. If you decide to dual boot, you can access Linux files on Windows to ensure a seamless experience for your important files and documents.
