CachyOS has overtaken Arch Linux on ProtonDB, marking a significant milestone after about two years of steady growth. Previously, Arch Linux had maintained the top position for the most number of reports since 2021. The recent data indicates that CachyOS now leads in the number of user reports regarding gaming performance on Proton, a tool that allows Linux users to run Windows games.
This change highlights the increasing viability of gaming on Linux, which has been improving significantly over recent years. Reports collected by ProtonDB do not necessarily reflect the overall quality of a distribution but provide insights into how well games perform under different Linux systems. The chart also differentiates between Arch Linux and SteamOS, with desktop reports presented separately.
Despite this achievement, the data may not represent the entire spectrum of Linux gamers, as it focuses on those actively testing and reporting their gaming experiences. The growth trajectory of CachyOS suggests a notable shift in user preference within the Linux gaming community.