Linux Gaming Reaches 3% Market Share on Steam in October 2025 Survey
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Summary
Linux gaming on Steam has reached a significant milestone, with Linux users crossing the 3% mark in the October 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. This achievement reflects a clear upward trend in Linux adoption among gamers, potentially accelerated by Windows 10 ending support. While 3% may seem small, it represents millions of users and indicates growing momentum for Linux in the gaming ecosystem.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledLinux gamers on Steam as of the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for October 2025 have crossed over the elusive 3% mark.
The trend has been clear for sometime, and with Windows 10 ending support, it was quite likely this was going to be the time for it to happen as more people try out Linux.
Overall, 3% might not seem like much to some, but again - that trend is very clear and equates to millions of people.
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