Steam on Linux Marketshare Hits 2.0% for October, AMD Use Linux Approaches 75%
In October 2024, Steam's Linux market share rose to 2.00%, with AMD CPUs in 75% of Linux gaming systems. Windows dominates at 96.61%, driven by the Steam Deck's success.
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In October 2024, Steam's market share on Linux reached 2.00%, marking a 0.13% increase from the previous month. This resurgence follows a dip below 2% in August and September, attributed to a decrease in Simplified Chinese users. In contrast, Windows maintains a dominant 96.61% market share, while macOS stands at 1.39%. Notably, the use of AMD CPUs among Linux gamers has surged, with nearly 75% of Linux gaming systems utilizing AMD processors, a significant increase of 3.55%. This trend is largely driven by the popularity of AMD APUs in devices like the Steam Deck. Additionally, the AMD Custom GPU 0405, which powers the Steam Deck, holds a 35% market share among Linux gamers. The most popular Linux distributions for gaming include SteamOS Holo, Arch Linux, and Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS. The data reflects ongoing growth in the Linux gaming sector, particularly among users of AMD hardware.
- Steam's Linux market share increased to 2.00% in October 2024.
- AMD CPUs are used in nearly 75% of Linux gaming systems.
- The AMD Custom GPU 0405 has a 35% market share among Linux gamers.
- The rise in Linux gaming is linked to the success of the Steam Deck and SteamOS.
- Windows remains the dominant platform with a 96.61% market share.
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