I'm being lazy by asking, but... My library is pretty much split between Steam and Gog. I want to get Manor Lords. Is there a preferred platform these days? I've generally stuck with Gog for downloadable installers, but my knowledge is out of date.
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GOG hates Linux/has a very anti linux stance at least when it comes to their launcher. Meanwhile Steam's banking hard on Linux(not out of goodwill mind you, they fear the walled garden windows seems to go towards). I know which one I pick mostly because they actually cater to my needs.
As a linux user, I also hate linux.
But you hate yourself more. Your hobbies include CBT and and typing professional documents in VIM while crying.
Vim is my most used editor by far. It's beautiful.
What's bizarre is that a number of games on GOG that have native Linux version on Steam but can't be installed native onto Linux like XCOM 2.
Damn, really? I mean, if you have the files why not just use lutris?
It's the principle for me. Lutris/bottles does a lot or heroic games launcher. I have a couple games on GOG but I am not primarily buying there. I've had issues with Cyberpunk for example which I did not have on steam(got that one for really cheap after the fact). I've recently started just using the steam launcher for running .exe's, very useful imho as a lot of stuff works nice that way.
with gog, is it possible to at least get the client working on Linux so that you can obtain the installer? from there, it's a matter of running proton however you see fit.
Heroic Game Launcher is your best option for installing GOG games, especially if they offer a Linux version. Otherwise using Lutris/Bottles is always an option. You can also just install it by running the installer through Steam using Proton.