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I'm thinking of installing Linux (think I'm going to use Nobara) on my new budget gaming PC, and my biggest worry is video games compatibility. I have most of my games on Steam and Epic. Some on GOG, and some on Itch. I know a bit about steam compatibility, but not much about the rest. Is this something I need to worry about, or should it just work?

Edit: for anyone that finds this, sounds like the Heroic Launcher is the way to go. Thanks everyone!

Edit 2: I've used Heroic Launcher and Steam + Proton for a few days now, works great! I'd recommend it to anyone with a similar question.

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