DEWINDOWER Linux Gaming Scanner
Distros Guide
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Instantly evaluate what works flawlessly on SteamOS, CachyOS, Bazzite & Arch, detect kernel anti-cheat roadblocks, and get recommended Proton tweaks for every game in your library.

💡 Enter your Steam username / custom URL (e.g. gabelogannewell) or full profile link. You can configure your Steam API Key via the button in the top right, or use the Drop VDF tab.

Drop your libraryfolders.vdf file here

Found on Windows at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\libraryfolders.vdf
Or on Linux / SteamOS at: ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/libraryfolders.vdf

Or paste VDF text / list of App IDs directly
Recommendations

Choosing Your Linux Gaming Distro

Whether you want a console-like Steam Deck experience or an ultra-low latency high-FPS desktop rig, here is how the top Linux distributions compare.

CachyOS
Desktop & High Performance

CachyOS

Arch-based distribution fine-tuned specifically for gaming. Ships with custom x86-64-v3/v4 optimized kernels, advanced CPU schedulers (BORE / sched-ext), one-click NVIDIA drivers, and Proton-GE preinstalled.

  • ✨ Microarchitecture CPU optimizations for higher 1% low FPS
  • ✨ One-click CachyOS Gaming Meta package (Wine, Proton, MangoHud)
  • ✨ Latest bleeding-edge Mesa drivers and kernel updates
Visit CachyOS.org →
SteamOS / Bazzite
Handheld & Living Room Console

Bazzite & SteamOS

Fedora-based immutable gaming OS that delivers the complete Steam Deck UI to any PC, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or living room TV rig. Supports HDR, Gamepad UI boot, and Decky Loader plugins out of the box.

  • ✨ Exact Steam Deck Gamepad UI and quick settings overlay
  • ✨ Immutable containerized architecture (zero system breakage)
  • ✨ Pre-configured TDP, gyro, and controller mappings
Visit Bazzite.gg →
Nobara Project
Hybrid Work & Gaming

Nobara Project

Crafted by GloriousEggroll (creator of Proton-GE). Based on Fedora with built-in patches for NVIDIA proprietary drivers, OBS Studio Linux audio/video streaming, Discord screen share fixes, and media codecs.

  • ✨ Curated directly by the author of Proton-GE
  • ✨ Out-of-the-box NVIDIA Optimus and HDMI audio fixes
  • ✨ Great blend of productivity workstation and gaming
Visit NobaraProject.org →

🛠️ Essential Linux Gaming Toolkit

ProtonUp-Qt 1-click installer for Proton-GE and Wine-GE custom compatibility layers.
GameMode (Feral) Optimizes CPU governor and GPU clocks during gameplay with gamemoderun.
MangoHud Vulkan/OpenGL overlay for FPS, frame timing, CPU/GPU temps, and power draw.
Decky Loader Plugin framework for Steam Deck UI (themes, custom boot videos, power tuning).