I am using Solus OS 4.4 and discovered that apps like the Heroic Game Launcher are using an old version. Additionally, I have encountered another issue—I am unable to play any Steam games on my Solus OS. I don't play many games, so it's not a big deal for me, but sometimes I do need to play games for entertainment. Is there anyone who can help me with this?
Issues with App Versions and Steam Games on Solus OS 4.4: Seeking Assistance
Itz-Abhishek-Tiwari I am unable to play any Steam games on my Solus OS
Did you install Nvidia drivers? Did you check the box for installing 32 bit drivers also?
I use steam and heroic via flatpak, no problems. Do you set Proton Flags for your games?
The Solus versions can be some times a litte behind. But even with the native steam version I had no problems.
Are you running an nVidia GPU? If yes, do you have installed the drivers via the DoFlicky (Solus Driver Managment) App on Solus?
Based on your first Screenshot, I would say your System trys to use your Ryzen instead of the nVidia GPU.
So you can try to deactivate the AMD in your Bios or you add:
__GLX_LIBRARY_VENDOR_NAME=nvidia and __NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1
in your start properties for your games in Steam.
Is that your first try with Linux/Solus?
I have been using Linux for 2 years and have a general idea about it. I have never gamed on it before. Recently, I switched to Solus OS, and it was the first time I discovered that it is not utilizing my dedicated GPU. Additionally, I noticed that in my BIOS, there is no option to change GPU settings. Is there any other way I can address this issue?
- Best Answerset by Itz-Abhishek-Tiwari
Just open your Steam Library, right click on a game you want to play, scroll to the "Launch Options" and just copy/paste:
__GLX_LIBRARY_VENDOR_NAME=nvidia and __NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1
In most cases this works
thank you 