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Wigglesworth@retrolemmy.com 23 hours agoFor the same reason I wouldn’t want a Linux client on Windows. It’s not made for it.
Valve/Steam can do it. Is there some excuse or reason why it’s unacceptable?
And Steam is downloaded the same on nearly every distro. The package is just an install script that translates any differing filesystem layout between distros. It all comes from Valve.
ulterno@programming.dev 21 hours ago
I’m trying to say, “Why have a client in the first place?”
I keep GoG games and I am happy getting to keep the offline installers and not having to open an extra GUI thing before running my game.
I would love being able to run my Steam games without having to open Steam.
Now maybe you see some value in Steam giving the Achievements system and notifications to online-friends about your activity, but is it really required?
If your point is about using the GoG Linux client to run Windows games on Linux:
I don’t buy GoG games that don’t have a native Linux download and I use the Linux installer, so again, I see no merit in having yet another app.
boletus@sh.itjust.works 19 hours ago
I use heroic because I buy games that don’t have a native Linux version, and because some of the games I own are going to get updated. Also, cloud saves. Having a platform I can easily see and immediately install my purchases from is nice
ulterno@programming.dev 15 hours ago
Ah right, I had forgotten the cloud saves. Those are actually a real value addition to consider using an extra client.
For updates though, I am happy to just re-download the offline installer whenever it gets released.
Of course, I am not buying from GoG, the kinds of games that won’t work unless constantly updated.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 13 hours ago
Do you really keep track of it? I have like 20-30 games installed, and they update in the background. I don’t have to think about it and just play whatever strikes my fancy.