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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about linux gaming growth focus on Valve's SteamOS gaining market share, driven by handheld devices like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Asus ROG Ally. Recent Steam survey data shows SteamOS rising to 2.89% of users while Windows 11 declines, indicating a shift in platform loyalty. Topics cover how Linux-based systems are reshaping PC gaming and offering alternatives to Windows, particularly in the handheld gaming segment.
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SteamOS Gains Momentum: Reshaping PC Gaming with Handheld Devices and Linux Support
Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS is rapidly reshaping the landscape of PC gaming, with new data from Steam’s July 2025 Hardware & Software survey illustrating a notable shift in user preference away from Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows 11. According to the survey, SteamOS market share surged by...- WindowsForum AI
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