1.9K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 61 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (61%).
r/linux_gaming Traffic & Engagement r/linux_gaming Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/linux_gaming Most Active Times When r/linux_gaming Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/linux_gaming Flair Performance r/linux_gaming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| tech support wanted | 578 (54.0%) | 5 |
| wine/proton | 86 (8.0%) | 51 |
| tool/utility | 78 (7.3%) | 38 |
| guide | 74 (6.9%) | 27 |
| steam/steam deck | 54 (5.0%) | 40 |
| graphics/kernel/drivers | 45 (4.2%) | 75 |
| hardware | 42 (3.9%) | 70 |
| gamedev/testers wanted | 24 (2.2%) | 30 |
| benchmark | 23 (2.1%) | 9 |
| new native/FLOSS game | 23 (2.1%) | 36 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/linux_gaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/linux_gaming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | 582 (30.7%) | 67 | 24 |
| steam | 211 (11.1%) | 38 | 12 |
| games | 158 (8.3%) | 37 | 22 |
| game | 134 (7.1%) | 60 | 14 |
| gaming | 110 (5.8%) | 43 | 30 |
| proton | 97 (5.1%) | 50 | 17 |
| windows | 86 (4.5%) | 55 | 32 |
| help | 84 (4.4%) | 25 | 10 |
| cachyos | 75 (4.0%) | 12 | 13 |
| nvidia | 68 (3.6%) | 22 | 12 |
r/linux_gaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/linux_gaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 25 | 28 |
| github.com | 23 | 84 |
| youtu.be | 15 | 6 |
| gamingonlinux.com | 14 | 199 |
| phoronix.com | 12 | 190 |
| boilingsteam.com | 10 | 6 |
| store.steampowered.com | 5 | 145 |
| gamersub.com | 3 | 0 |
| distrofighter.com | 3 | 18 |
r/linux_gaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/linux_gaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Someone suggested to replace the Blue Screen with the Linux Kernel Panic on the Linux port, so I added it!
Linux is 35 years old
Linux has hit 7.53%!!!!!
8BitDo announce 'Ultimate Software Online' to update controllers in your browser to help Linux gamers
an algorithm/diagram to choose where to play a game
Linux Marketshare really is that high at 4-12%!!!!!
WARDOGS now confirmed with official Proton support (via Discord)
Epic Games is planning a native Linux version of their store launcher (not in the upcoming preview), as more work is needed beyond just a native build (AMA, answered by Epic employee @1percentnachos on X/Twitter).
I'm developing a tycoon game on Linux (and for Linux!), and we just put out the Release Date trailer! The game will be published by MicroProse, the publisher behind classics like Rollercoaster Tycoon!
from Steam Hardware & Software Survey: July 2026
r/linux_gaming Audience Overlap r/linux_gaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/linux_gaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/linux_gaming
What's the best time to post on r/linux_gaming?
Based on posting volume, r/linux_gaming is most active on Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/linux_gaming?
r/linux_gaming averages 61 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/linux_gaming get?
Posts on r/linux_gaming average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/linux_gaming get most?
On r/linux_gaming, most posts are text posts (61%)