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Arch-Based Distros Dominate the Linux Gaming Scene

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 03, 2025

Quoting: Arch-Based Distros Dominate the Linux Gaming Scene —

As usual, Valve has shared its monthly statistics for Steam’s usage, this time focusing on December. And as always, there are some noteworthy highlights.

Back in early November, Linux surpassed the 2% mark for the first time among all Steam users—a significant milestone.

Now, that number has climbed even higher, reaching nearly 2.30%. This upward trend suggests that 2025 could see Linux surpass the 3% threshold, setting a new all-time high.

What’s particularly interesting is that Arch-based distributions are becoming the go-to choice for Linux gamers. Unsurprisingly, Arch Linux continues to lead the Steam charts with 0.20% usage.

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