Steam On Linux Use Back Above 4% In July

Written by Michael Larabel in Valve on 1 August 2026 at 08:25 PM EDT. 43 Comments
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Valve just published the Steam Survey results for July 2026 and point to a small uptick in Linux gaming use.

Back in March Steam on Linux hit a record high of 5.33%, dropped to 4.52% in April, landed at 3.99% in May, and then in June was at 3.69%. The just-published numbers for July put Steam on Linux use at 4.01%, as an improvement over the prior two months but still well off the percentage highs of March and April.

Steam July Linux marketshare


The Steam Survey results for July indicate Linux is at 4.01% marketshare as a 0.02% over the month prior, which is different from the original June figures that put Linux at 3.69%. Sometimes the Steam data is later quietly revised and appears to have been the case last month for just a 0.02% month over month.

Steam July Linux OS breakdown


The July data puts SteamOS Holo as powering around 22% of Steam on Linux gaming systems. That's also with the Steam Machine now shipping, in addition to the Steam Deck.

Those wanting to go through all the Steam Survey data for July can find the updated figures at SteamPowered.com.
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