Valve’s April 2025 Steam Survey reveals Linux gaming trends: 2.27% market share, SteamOS at 34%, and AMD dominating CPUs. Essential reading for gamers, advertisers, and tech investors
Valve’s monthly Steam Survey offers critical insights into the evolving Linux gaming ecosystem, from market share shifts to hardware preferences among PC gamers.
The April 2025 data reveals key trends for developers, advertisers, and tech enthusiasts—here’s what you need to know.
Linux Gaming Market Share: Stable but Competitive
April 2025 Linux share: 2.27% (↓0.06% from March)
Key takeaway: Growth stagnation, likely due to Windows/console competition and Steam China data fluctuations.
Long-term trend: Linux gaming remains steady at ~2%, with occasional anomalies from Steam Deck adoption spikes.
"The Linux gaming market isn’t shrinking—it’s holding its ground in a high-growth industry."
![Steam Linux Market Share Graph] *(Suggested placement: Embed interactive chart comparing 12-month trends.)*
SteamOS Dominates Linux Gaming: 34% Share
Valve’s Arch Linux-based SteamOS Holo (powering the Steam Deck) continues to lead:
34% of Linux gamers use SteamOS.
Flat growth MoM, suggesting stable adoption for handheld gaming PCs.
Competitors: Ubuntu (21%), Manjaro (12%), others (33%).
AMD vs. Intel: CPU Wars in Linux Gaming
AMD CPUs dominate: 69% of Linux gamers.
Intel: 31%, struggling to regain share.
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