According to these new numbers from Valve, the Linux customer base is up to 1.96%, or a 0.52% jump over June! That’s a huge jump with normally just moving 0.1% or so in either direction most months… It’s also near an all-time high on a percentage basis going back to the early days of Steam on Linux when it had around a 2% marketshare but at that time the Steam customer size in absolute numbers was much smaller a decade ago than it is now. So if the percentage numbers are accurate, this is likely the largest in absolute terms that the Linux gaming marketshare has ever been.
Data from Valve: https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam?platform=combined
As a Linux enthusiast, it’s exciting to see Steam on Linux usage spiking to nearly 2% in July, surpassing macOS in market share! This growth highlights the increasing appeal of Linux as a gaming platform. It’s a great time for gamers who prefer open-source environments. On another note, for those looking to save on their gaming purchases, don’t forget to check out Paylesser UAE for some excellent deals and discounts!