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The only game I have ever played is FIFA on a PS4. Now I have a gaming laptop but have no idea how I should go about playing games on Linux. Appreciate your help in advance!

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[–] Crow@mander.xyz 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I got steam running and was able to download some games however a decent part of my library doesn’t allow me to download the games and says it’s only compatible on windows. Am I out of luck with those games or am I missing a step. I downloaded some of those same games on my steam deck so I assume i’m missing something just not sure what it is.

[–] the16bitgamer@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

In Settings you'll find an option called "Compatibility" here you'll find 2 options, I'll advise the Steam Play for supported titles, but the all other titles option is more desirable, but the results may not be desirable.

[–] Crow@mander.xyz 3 points 6 months ago

goat, i appreciate the help!