Over 5% of Steam users are now on Linux, but the rest of the pie is still dominated by Windows

Are Linux users trying to make 'fetch' happen?
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Windows use among gamers falls, Linux tops 5% for the first time

SteamOS and incoming Steam Machines are only likely to accelerate the trend.
TweakTown

Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux

Steam gamers on PC are playing on Linux, with Valve's own SteamOS being the most popular variant. Meanwhile, Windows market share has dropped.

Ubuntu Raises CPU And RAM Requirements Above Windows 11 Amid Linux’s Steam Surge

Canonical has posted a new set of system requirements for the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, otherwise known as Resolute Raccoon, and they are now higher than what Microsoft recommends for Windows 11.
Digital Trends

Steam survey shows Linux hitting an all-time high with gamers

Linux gaming has just hit a major milestone. Valve’s March 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Linux at 5.33%, which is the highest share it has ever recorded on Steam. In the meantime, ...