NVVV0
Published
The native Linux version has buggy lighting. It's recommended to run the game through Proton with Mesa 23.0 at least.
gamemoderun RADV_PERFTEST=gpl %command%
Multiple lighting bugs.
Running the game with Proton-GE eliminates all of the problems associated with the native Linux version. RADV_PERFTEST=gpl eliminates stuttering caused by shader compilation. Mesa 23.0 and above is required for RADV_PERFTEST=gpl. Mesa 23.1 will make it the default shader compiler, and will therefore not require the command. GameMode also helps if installed. You may need to use a rolling release distro or compile Mesa yourself from GitHub to get the latest version.
gamemoderun RADV_PERFTEST=gpl %command%
Significant stuttering without any launch options through Valve's default Proton distributions.
RADV_PERFTEST=gpl is a required launch command for this game. It uses a newer shader compiler that is much faster and therefore eliminates stuttering. The game stutters so poorly without this that it is unplayable. After using GameMode, RADV_PERFTEST=gpl, and GE-Proton, the experience is no different from Windows.
Game runs perfectly through Proton with no launch options required.
This game runs perfectly through Proton by default. Using GameMode or Proton Experimental may improve your experience.
Half-Life runs well by default
Occasionally, the music in the game would not play on certain levels.
If you accidentally change the game's resolution to the point where the in-game menus are not accessible, you can type -w 1920 -h 1080 in the advanced options field to set the resolution at launch.
Half-Life 2 runs well by default, but enabling DXVK with a small command can improve performance
-vulkan
Half-Life 2 uses "ToGL" by default, which translates DirectX 9 instructions to Vulkan. This works, but enabling DXVK can improve performance and possibly reduce graphical glitches. Adding -vulkan to your advanced options field will enable DXVK, and the game's window will state "Vulkan" after the change. The game's video settings will also reset.
If you experience stuttering due to Vulkan shader compilation, just revert back to ToGL.
-vulkan
Half-Life 2: Episode Two uses "ToGL" by default, which translates DirectX 9 instructions to Vulkan. This works, but enabling DXVK can improve performance and possibly reduce graphical glitches. Adding -vulkan to your advanced options field will enable DXVK, and the game's window will state "Vulkan" after the change. The game's video settings will also reset.
If you experience stuttering due to Vulkan shader compilation, just revert back to ToGL.
Native version works perfectly.
No launch options are required. GameMode may improve your experience.
Left 4 Dead 2 runs well by default, but enabling DXVK can reduce stuttering and raise FPS
-vulkan
Left 4 Dead 2 uses "toGL" by default, which translates DirectX 9 instructions to OpenGL. This works, but I experienced significant stuttering in some cases, lighting bugs, and lower performance considering my hardware. Adding -vulkan to the advanced options field will run the game through DXVK, which translates instructions to Vulkan instead. This improves FPS and reduces stuttering in most cases. The game's window will state "Vulkan" after the change, and you'll have to reconfigure the game's graphics settings since they reset.
I recommend this for all players.
Portal runs well natively by default, but enabling DXVK with a small command can improve FPS and stability
-vulkan
Portal runs through a compatbility layer called "toGL" by default, which translates the game's DirectX 9 instructions to OpenGL. This works fine, but adding -vulkan to the advanced options field will run the game through DXVK instead, which translates the instructions to Vulkan. In most cases, this will result in higher FPS and reduced stuttering. The game's window title will state "Vulkan" after the change. You'll also have to reconfigure your video settings in the game, as they'll reset.
I recommend this for all players.
Runs well by default, but enabling DXVK with a small command can increase FPS and reduce graphical glitches
-vulkan
Portal 2 uses "ToGL" by default to translate DirectX 9 instructions to OpenGL. This works, but enabling the newer DXVK translation layer that translates instructions to Vulkan can improve performance and reduce graphical glitches. Simply adding -vulkan to your advanced options field will do this. The game's video settings will reset once you do this.
If you experience any stuttering due to Vulkan shader compilation, you can just revert back to ToGL.
I also noticed that the game always defaults to 5.1 surround sound at startup even when headphones are connected. Adding +snd_surround_speakers 0 after -vulkan will make the game default to headphones.
gamemoderun %command%
I had no issues running Terraria natively, but I noticed some small details that were missing. In particular, the world generation, backgrounds, animations, and lighting all seem to be different in the Linux version. This is probably due to the lack of native Windows libraries. Running the game through Proton also works perfectly and is ultimately a better experience.
Works perfectly through Proton. Proton-GE with some custom launch options is recommended.
gamemoderun RADV_PERFTEST=gpl %command%
RADV_PERFTEST=gpl likely reduces stuttering. This command won't be required once Mesa 23.1 is released. I had zero issues running this game through Proton regardless.
