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This page is intended to explain how to run [[Steam]], [[Steam]] games as well as proprietary DRM-free games under NixOS.  
This page is intended to explain how to run [[Steam]], [[Steam]] games as well as proprietary DRM-free games under NixOS.  
Steam on NixOS is very easy to install and use - it just works. But you may need to be aware of the limititions when trying to run a native Linux install of a game. Its often better to run the emulated Windows version via Proton.
Steam on NixOS is very easy to install and use - it just works. But you may need to be aware of the limitations when trying to run a native Linux install of a game. It's often better to run the emulated Windows version via [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_(software) Proton].
A dedicated [[Games]] page lists games and reports on their successful execution on NixOS.  
A dedicated [[Games]] page lists games and reports on their successful execution on NixOS.