Game Launchers

Steam Setup

Steam can run Windows games on Linux. It utilizes a wide range of projects and patches all packed into a piece of software built-in to Steam called Proton for Windows compatibility.

Forcing A Specific Proton / Steam Play Tool Version

Important Notes

• Games with a Linux port will be used by default on Desktop images.
• Valve selects the default runner on Handheld/HTPC images.
• Some games run better with a specific version of Proton or forcing the Linux runtime to run the Linux port.

Run that specific version by going into the game's Properties > Compatibility > Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool

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Non-Steam Games

It is recommended to use Lutris for most non-steam games. There are edge cases with specific launchers and games that have a better working alternative than Lutris, but Lutris is the most supported option for PC games outside of Steam on Bazzite outside of special scenarios.

Lutris Setup

Lutris offers two methods to play Windows games on Bazzite. Community-driven scripts or manually adding the executable. It is highly recommended to use the manual method as some scripts are poorly maintained.

Manually adding a Windows game to Lutris

However if your game is not listed or doesn't work with the provided script, then manually add the executable. It will need a prefix directory created, but by default it will use the ~/Games directory for each game.

Lutris Install Scripts

Lutris is game management software that doubles as a WINE front-end for Windows games. Several games and launchers can be installed by searching for the title and using one of the installer scripts for it.

Lutris Shortcuts

Right clicking a game on Lutris gives the option to add it as a non-Steam game (useful for Steam Gaming Mode), create a desktop shortcut, or an application menu shortcut.

Other Game Launchers

Bazaar can install other game launchers like Heroic Games Launcher (for GOG/Epic/Amazon games) or alternate frontends like Faugus.