Questions tagged [linux]
Linux is a free, open source, Unix-like operating system that forms the basis of many other operating systems, such as Ubuntu. This tag should be used when the question is specifically about a Linux-based version of a game, or about gaming on Linux devices, (such as PC and mobile).
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How do I consistently lose map progress in an exploitable way?
Every once in a while, I seem to lose map progress while keeping the rewards of the lost map areas, and I want to keep doing so.
But I don't know how to trigger it consistently.
It might have ...
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How do I back up my user data for Hardcoded (2018) on Linux?
I want to back up my saves for the video game Hardcoded by Ghosthug Games to be moved to a new machine.
How do I do this? I utilize the GNU/Linux application from itch.io.
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How can I record 1080p gameplay footage on a Steam Deck without an external monitor?
I want to record gameplay footage at 1080p (1920x1080) from my Steam Deck for YouTube content, as opposed to the device's native screen resolution of 1280x800.
I tried overriding a game's display ...
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Half-Life 1 launches on the wrong monitor and outside of the screen
When I launch Half-Life 1, then it launches on the wrong monitor and also launches outside of the screen which means I'm not able to access the Options page in order to change the resolution or ...
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How can I sync Stardew Valley saves between PCs? [GNU/Linux]
How can I sync my Stardew Valley saves/worlds between my GNU/Linux devices?
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In what folder can I install mods for Factorio on Linux?
Most Factorio mods are installed through the in-game interface, but some mods require manual installation, and the instructions all point to C:/Users/[username]/AppData/Roaming/factorio, which is a ...
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Minecraft keeps crashing with JRE fatal error
Minecraft keeps crashing while playing with a JRE error:
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# A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime Environment:
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# SIGSEGV (0xb) at pc=0x00007f4abc45c612, pid=547472, tid=547593
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Workaround for Valorant without secureboot
I've just tried to reinstall Valorant having not played for a year or so. It eventually installed, but on launch it complains about lack of SecureBoot and 'crashes' (immediately closes with no warning)...
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Move the installation folder of Steam games on Linux (Flatpak)
I just switched to Linux (ZorinOS, based on Ubuntu) on my main computer, and I'm trying to configure Steam to use another drive (The NVMe I use for my OS is not big enough for my games).
I have a ...
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Music doesn't change at all on Unreal Tournament 99
The game runs fine on Linux using native binaries - but the only music available is the menu track. The regular tracks of different maps simply don't play even though all the *.umx files are present ...
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Hosting dedicated Terraria server on Debian server, can see it on my pc but can't connect
I am new to hosting a Terraria 1.4.4.9 server and decided to go for the wonderfully complicated route of trying to set it up on my personal server. The server is just my old pc running Debian 12. ...
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Where to find the save file when running with Steam and Proton?
The PC Gaming Wiki for ''My Lovely Daughter'' says that the Windows saves are in
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\GameChanger Studio\My Lovely Daughter
Which fits with what Steam Remote Storage is ...
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Is there any way to play Runescape singleplayer?
My friend works for the military and wants to play Runescape while deployed overseas. He currently plays OSRS on the Steam Deck via Bolt Launcher.
Is there a way for him to play the game offline at ...
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How to stop Steam from automatically running in background (Linux)
Basically exactly this question regarding Windows
but for Linux, Fedora 40. I imagine the answer has something to do with systemd, for which Steam has a couple files. Other than comments, they seem to ...
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Xbox Controller Connected But Not Detected in Linux
My Xbox controller with fully updated firmware is connected via Bluetooth as confirmed by a solid white light on the controller, and the system shows as connected:
Further more, xpadneo is installed ...