Gaming Scripts

The Gaming Scripts in Linux Tools automate the setup of a complete gaming environment across supported Linux distributions.

🎯 Purpose

• Provide an easy, reliable way to get a fully configured gaming environment.
• Reduce manual installation steps for new Linux gamers.
• Keep the setup clean by preferring native packages over duplicate Flatpaks.

🖥️ Script Details

File: universal_gaming_setup.sh

• Works on Fedora/RHEL, Ubuntu/Debian, Arch, and openSUSE.
• Installs core gaming tools:
  • Steam
  • Lutris
  • Heroic Games Launcher
  • MangoHud
  • GameMode
  • Proton helpers (ProtonPlus, ProtonUp-Qt)
• Configures MangoHud globally with default settings.
• Removes Flatpak duplicates if a native version is installed.
• Skips already installed packages for safe re-runs.

🔗 Location

https://github.com/XsMagical/Linux-Tools/tree/main/scripts/gaming

📋 Notes

• The Gaming preset in tn_xs_post_install.sh calls this script automatically.
• Supports optional overlay configuration modes (none, game-specific, Steam per-game).