Think you can't game on Linux? Think again. Steam, Proton and a low-latency gaming kernel let you play thousands of titles — and Linux Lite ships a gaming kernel tuned for exactly that.
The tools that turned Linux into a real gaming platform.
Steam runs natively, and Proton plays thousands of Windows-only games with a single toggle.
A growing catalogue of titles run natively on Linux, no compatibility layer needed.
A gaming-tuned kernel improves responsiveness and frame pacing for a smoother feel.
Beyond Steam, Wine runs many other Windows games and apps on Linux.
Game on the PC you own — no licence fees, and it's light on system resources.
Compare real-world performance with the community benchmark database.
Linux Lite goes a step further with a dedicated gaming kernel — tuned for low latency and smoother performance in Steam, Proton and Wine, and installed or switched in a click with the Lite Kernel Manager. Pair it with Linux Lite and you've got a fast, free, game-ready desktop. New to Linux? Start with how to install Linux, and see how it stacks up in Linux vs Windows.
Download Linux Lite free, enable Steam Play, and switch on the gaming kernel — your PC is ready to play.