65% more people are gaming on Linux compared to a year ago, and it's not just Steam Deck users

If you play Steam games, there's a 95% chance you use Windows. That's not a random number: that's according to Steam's monthly hardware survey. Valve goes deep into the data every month, providing us with stats and graphs about everything from the GPUs players are using, to the most popular VR headset plugged in at any one time. By comparing the results to those of previous years, we can spot growing trends, and it seems like Linux is gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:OpenAI could ditch Nvidia GPUs, handing a lifeline to PC gamers desperately seeking affordable cardsThis dual-mode Asus gaming monitor is ideal for everything from CS2 to triple-A, and it just hit its lowest ever priceBe Quiet! Dark Perk review - a not-so-quiet but light gaming mouse

Feb 4, 2026 - 01:44
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65% more people are gaming on Linux compared to a year ago, and it's not just Steam Deck users
If you play Steam games, there's a 95% chance you use Windows. That's not a random number: that's according to Steam's monthly hardware survey. Valve goes deep into the data every month, providing us with stats and graphs about everything from the GPUs players are using, to the most popular VR headset plugged in at any one time. By comparing the results to those of previous years, we can spot growing trends, and it seems like Linux is gaining popularity at a rapid rate.

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