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**Setting Up Gaming on openSUSE**

**Step 1: Install Steam**

Steam is the cornerstone of Linux gaming, providing access to thousands of native and Proton-supported games. Open the software center (Discover for KDE Plasma, GNOME Software for GNOME) or use the terminal.

**Install Steam:**
`sudo zypper install steam`

**Launch Steam, log in, and enable Steam Play:**
- Go to Settings > Steam Play.
- Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Steam Play for all other titles.
- Select the latest version of Proton.

Steam Play allows you to run many Windows games seamlessly on Linux.

**Step 2: Install Lutris**

Lutris is a game manager that simplifies the installation and configuration of games from sources like GOG, Epic Games, and even emulators.
Install Lutris via the terminal:
`sudo zypper install lutris`
- Open Lutris and log in to your account.
Use Lutris’s library to install and manage your games. It provides pre-configured setups for many popular titles, making the process effortless.

**Step 3: Configure Your GPU Drivers**

Proper GPU drivers are essential for gaming performance.

**For NVIDIA GPUs:**

Add the NVIDIA repository:
`sudo zypper addrepo --refresh https://download.nvidia.com/opensuse/tumbleweed NVIDIA`

**Install the NVIDIA drivers:**

`sudo zypper search nvidia` (package)
`sudo zypper install` (package)

**For AMD GPUs:**

AMD GPUs work out of the box with open-source Mesa drivers. To ensure optimal performance, update your system:
`sudo zypper dup`

<span style="color: red;">Check out the <a href="https://news.opensuse.org/2024/12/09/gpu-switching-game-changing/">GPU Switching</a> if you use multiple GPUs.</span>

**Step 4: Optimize Your System**

Install MangoHud: Monitor FPS and system performance in games.
`sudo zypper install mangohud`

Use GameMode: Optimize system resources for gaming performance.
`sudo zypper install gamemode`

**Popular Games on openSUSE**
Native Linux Games

Many games have native Linux versions that run flawlessly on openSUSE:
- **Counter-Strike: Global Offensive**
- **Dota 2**
- **Sid Meier’s Civilization VI**
- **Hades**
- **Valheim**

Windows Games with Proton
Proton, Steam's compatibility layer, allows you to play many Windows games on Linux:
- **The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt**
- **Cyberpunk 2077**
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- **No Man’s Sky**

**Retro Gaming**

For retro gaming enthusiasts, tools like RetroArch and Dolphin Emulator enable you to relive classic titles from consoles like the Nintendo 64, GameCube, and PlayStation.

**Resources and Support**

Need help? The Linux gaming community is active and ready to assist. Check out these resources:
ProtonDB: protondb.com – Find information about how well your favorite games run on Linux.
Lutris Wiki: lutris.net – Guides and tips for setting up games.
openSUSE Forums: forums.opensuse.org – Connect with the community for support.
- [Proton](https://www.protondb.com/) – Find information about how well your favorite games run on Linux.
- [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) – Guides and tips for setting up games.
- [openSUSE Forums](https://forums.opensuse.org/) – Connect with the community for support.

Gaming on Linux, particularly with openSUSE, is no longer a compromise. Whether you're playing AAA titles, indie games or retro classics, openSUSE offers the tools and performance you need to enjoy a seamless gaming experience.

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