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Linux is becoming more appealing for gamers – here's why
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Linux, an open-source operating system long favored by tech enthusiasts, developers and IT professionals, is now gaining traction among gamers as well. This trend is reflected in Steam’s latest hardware and software survey, which shows that 2.89% of all Steam users are currently gaming on Linux. Of course, Windows continues to dominate the market with an overwhelming 95.23% share, but Linux is now approaching the 3% mark for the first time and, in contrast to the previous month, has recorded an increase of 0.32%. For comparison, macOS holds a 1.88% share.
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AMD breaks through 40%, Linux reaches record value on Steam
The Steam hardware survey from July 2025 shows a noticeable change in the market for processors and operating systems. AMD has exceeded the 40% market share mark for CPUs for the first time. Linux reached a new high for operating systems among Steam users with a share of 2.89%. At the same time, Nvidia remains the leader in graphics cards by a wide margin, while current AMD GPUs do not appear by name in the statistics.