Percentage of Linux Gamers on Steam Tops 1% for First Time in Years

Gaming on Linux is still niche, but the number of users doing so has recently shot up, according to Valve’s Steam. In July, the market share for Linux-based gaming on Steam reached the 1% threshold after three years of remaining at the 0.8 to 0.9% range. GamingOnLinux noticed the sudden increase through Steam’s hardware and software survey, which regularly polls users to see what platforms they use to game.