'How To Set Up Manjaro Linux for Gaming - Complete Step-by-Step Guide'

In this video I cover how to set up Manjaro Linux for gaming, covering installation of drivers and kernels, as well as software such as Steam and Lutris.

Step 1. Update Your System.

To do this in Manjaro, launch the Add / Remove Software application and click the Updates tab, if any updates listed, install them.

Once done, if prompted restart your system.

Step 2. Driver Installation.

If you have an AMD GPU, for gaming, you will be using the Mesa or userspace driver which are installed by default in Manjaro, so assuming your system is up to date, you will be using the latest drivers.

For NVIDIA hardware, it is a little different as you will be using the NVIDIA proprietary driver, which is not typically installed by default, but Manjaro includes an application called Hardware Configuration that automates the process.

Simply, launch Hard Configuration, click on the Auto Install Proprietary Driver button, and let the installer run.

Once finished, reboot your system to load the new driver.

Step 3. Linux Kernel Installation.

Manjaro includes an application called Kernel that will allow you to add or remove all available supported kernels.

The interface is simple, click Install to install a new kernel and Remove to remove an installed kernel, once done reboot your system to apply the settings.

Step 4. Install Steam.

In Manjaro, Steam is installed by default, so launch it, and sign into your account.

By default, you will only be able to install games that have native Linux versions, or have been whitelisted as Proton compatible, however you can enable Proton for your entire Steam library.

Simply, navigate to Steam / Settings / Steam Play and tick both Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Enable Steam Play for all other titles.

This should select Proton Experimental as the default option which is fine.

I also recommend navigating to the Shader Pre-Caching tab and ticking both Enable Shader Pre-Caching and Allow background processing of Vulkan shaders as enabling both options will reduce the amount of stuttering that can occur in game.

Once done, restart Steam to apply, and then install some games as normal.

Step 5. Install Lutris.

In Manjaro, Lutris can be installed using the Add / Remove Software application.

Simple search for Lutris in the search bar, click on the entry, click Install, click Apply at the bottom and then click Apply again to confirm, once installation is finished, launch Lutris.

The interface of Lutris is simple but powerful, to install a game, click on the Lutris option under Sources, click Community Installers, and search for a game.

For example, to install Diablo III, search for it in the search bar, select the entry and click the Install button.

From here, follow the instructions, and once the process is finished, the game will be installed, so launch as normal.

Some Optional Software.

Feral GameMode

MangoHUD

GOverlay

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[IntelligentGaming]

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[vladislavkaras]

Really great video!
I would mention about Lutris that carefully reading the installation description. Compared to Windows, you can not just click next all the time :D

[Mestxc]

Thanks for your constant informative uploads :)

[flyerfrii]

I've a question. My MangoHud works only with DXVK games and not for VK nor GL ones on Pop!_OS 21.10. Has this happened to anyone?

[abdullahshaheer]

Hi I'm new to linux decided to switch from bloated windows 11 can you tell me which one provide most stable distro in your experience i want to daily drive linux but seem to run into issues every time (I used linux mint and manage to completely nuke my system by forcing install mesa driver which are no longer supported) any begginer based distro you would suggest?

[theblacksheeps]

How do i get that wallpaper, reminds me of blade runner thats so sick..

[vajraentite]

So we dont need to install WINE anymore? Is it not needed? Or is it uncluded in the Lutris Installation.

[karpai]

I can't find Hardware Configuration. I use Manjaro xfce and Nvidia card. What should I do?

[maltor]

I have an intel celeron n3350 with integrated graphics and 4gb of ram which distro do you recommend to play?

[xavierperez]

Do you have any solution to fix lutris I have kde Manjaro kernel 5.16 but whenever I launch lutris it shows "checking for runtime please wait" after that it exit lutris out I've uninstalled lutris and reinstall and still doesn't work please help

[Android-]

When i try to install steam with the manjaro software store, it show some dependencies to me. Should i install all of them ?

[WackyModder]

Any chance of a Gaming Setup Vid for Storm OS?
It seems to be a lot easier to use than Manjaro, and is also Arch Based as well.

[Mosestylez]

Is there a huge difference when gaming between Manjaro and Linux Mint?

I'm using Linux Mint Mate, and i don't want to switch if the performance isn't that much noticeable :(

[BiipBiipBiip]

i have manjaro on a vm and steam is trying to install games on my / disk even though i have a virtual disk with 90gigs, and steam doesnt let me change that in the downloads settings

[plazmax]

what do u think ge-proton and bottles ?

[behudanoob]

Plz, do one for EndeavourOS. Your videos are extremely good

[Blazsgl]

Does Manjaro support pre-GCN AMD GPUs (requiring the old Radeon driver not the AMDGPU one) ? I mean, not just on the GUI level, but on the 3D level.
On Ubuntu, native linux games under Steam won't start up. Proton has only been working in full software. :(

[tashkent_cycling]

how can i install manjaro on rtx 3060 nvidia on my laptop. this is the first time using arch linux. is there any code for it. thenks all for attention

[ironblader]

...coming from EndeavourOS to test Manjaro´s ability to support HDR. this tutorial is quite obsolete...nomore steam pre-installed, no vulkan drivers implemented, hardware configuration changed to Manjaro Manager, no Shader Pre-Caching tab etc pp... now i will install Lutris..we will see

[samelkojje]

There are nine manjero distros and everyone says use KDE ... Well there is NO KDE so which one do we use? fustrated as furrrrc..