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How do i get windows games going, like the steam deck can do?
(I have linux mint)
Install steam, with steam install your windows game, on the properties menu for the game enable compatibility mode, something like that, this will let you use proton to run the game that's basically it. Ofc depending on the game, your hardware and proton version your mileage will vary
There are a few different avenues. Steam does have a Linux client. Here is a random guide on how to get it installed. I think that'll work on Mint. There are a surprising amount of native Linux games available. Native games you'll be able to download from your library right away, just as you would on Windows. For many non-native games, Steam makes it really easy to use Proton which is a compatibility tool developed by Valve. You can check protondb.com to see how well-supported a particular game is (or isn't). Basically, to get that to work, right-click a game in your library and go to properties > compatibility > Select a proton version. Once you do this, you can download it like normal. With any luck, it'll also launch like normal. I don't do a ton of gaming, but this is what I've had the best luck with.
Aside from Steam, there are other programs such as Lutris and playonlinux, which try to make it easy to install and launch games. There are a lot of guides and info on how to use those out there. Those two are pretty popular and work well when I have used them. I'd suggest trying to do it all from Steam first, though. It should also be noted you'll want to make sure you have appropriate graphic drivers installed or most games will run badly. Nvidia drivers can sometimes be a hassle for a lot of people to set up.
I'm going to lock this post since it was intended to just be a welcome message for the community. If you have issues getting it going, feel free to make a fresh post.