If you installed Linux Mint and have an AMD Radeon graphics card, you’re almost good to go. Linux Mint 19.2 rocks the older (more stable) 4.15 kernel adopted from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. But updating your kernel to 5.0 will add Freesync support which is a feature I can’t live without. It is quite literally a game-changer.

Which Linux is best for gaming?

7 Best Linux Distro for Gaming of 2020

• Ubuntu GamePack. The first Linux distro that’s perfect for us gamers is Ubuntu GamePack. …
• Fedora Games Spin. If it’s games that you’re after, this is the OS for you. …
• SparkyLinux – Gameover Edition. …
• Lakka OS. …
• Manjaro Gaming Edition.

Is Linux good for gaming?

Linux for Gaming

The short answer is yes; Linux is a good gaming PC. … First, Linux offers a vast selection of games that you can buy or download from Steam. From just a thousand games a few years ago, there are already at least 6,000 games available there.