🎮 Arch Gaming Setup Script

Transform Your Arch System into the Ultimate Gaming Powerhouse

From fresh installation to gaming paradise in minutes – supporting all major Arch derivatives!

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🌟 What Makes ArchGaming Special?

This isn't just another gaming setup script – it's your personal gaming optimization engineer that transforms any Arch-based system into a high-performance gaming machine. Whether you're running vanilla Arch, CachyOS for maximum performance, or any derivative, this script delivers a perfectly tuned gaming environment.

✨ Key Features

• 🎯 Universal Arch Support: Optimized for 8+ Arch-based distributions
• 🎨 Intelligent Hardware Detection: Auto-detects GPU and installs optimal drivers
• 🚀 Performance-First: Gaming-focused kernel parameters and system optimizations
• 🎮 Complete Gaming Stack: Steam, Lutris, emulators, and performance tools
• 🔧 Smart Configuration: Pre-configures Wine, DXVK, and Proton for best compatibility
• 🛡️ Safe & Reliable: Comprehensive error handling and rollback capabilities

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🎯 Supported Distributions

Arch Linux Pure Arch experience

EndeavourOS User-friendly Arch

Manjaro Stable release cycle

CachyOS Lightning fast

Artix Linux SystemD-free

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🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/xi-Rick/archgaming.git
cd archgaming

# Make it executable
chmod +x gaming.sh

# Run with elevated privileges
sudo -E ./gaming.sh

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🎛️ Interactive Gaming Menu

When you run the script, you'll see a beautiful, distribution-aware interface:

🎮 ArchGaming Setup v2.0
Distribution: CachyOS
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Kernel: linux-cachyos

========== Gaming Installation Menu ==========
Select components to install (space-separated numbers):

🎯 Core Gaming
 1) Graphics Drivers (Auto-detected: NVIDIA)
 2) Gaming Platforms (Steam, Lutris, Heroic)
 3) Wine & Compatibility Layers

🎮 Game Launchers & Stores
 4) Steam + Proton GE + SteamTinkerLaunch
 5) Lutris + Wine-GE + DXVK
 6) Heroic Games Launcher (Epic/GOG)
 7) Bottles (Wine prefix manager)

🕹️ Emulation Station
 8) RetroArch + Cores
 9) Console Emulators (Dolphin, PCSX2, RPCS3)
10) Handheld Emulators (Citra, Ryujinx)

⚡ Performance & Monitoring
11) GameMode + MangoHud
12) Performance Tuning (CPU Governor, I/O Scheduler)
13) GPU Control Tools (CoreCtrl/GreenWithEnvy)

🔧 Advanced Gaming Tools
14) Mod Management (Vortex via SteamTinkerLaunch)
15) VR Gaming Support (SteamVR, OpenXR)
16) Game Development Tools

🌟 Quick Setups
17) Essential Gaming (1,2,3,4,11)
18) Complete Gaming Setup (All components)
19) Competitive Gaming (Performance focused)
20) Retro Gaming Paradise (Emulation focused)

Enter your choices:

Example Usage Scenarios

New Gamer Setup:

Enter your choices: 17

Installs essential drivers, platforms, compatibility layers, and performance tools

Retro Gaming Enthusiast:

Enter your choices: 20

Complete emulation setup with RetroArch and all console emulators

Competitive Gamer:

Enter your choices: 19

Performance-focused installation with latency reduction and monitoring tools

Complete Gaming Rig:

Enter your choices: 18

Everything you need for any type of gaming on Linux

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🎮 What Gets Installed

🎯 Graphics Drivers

Auto-Detection & Installation:

# NVIDIA (Automatically detects card generation)
nvidia nvidia-utils nvidia-settings
nvidia-dkms  # For custom kernels

# AMD
mesa vulkan-radeon libva-mesa-driver
amdvlk  # Vulkan driver

# Intel
mesa vulkan-intel intel-media-driver

🎮 Gaming Platforms

Steam Ecosystem:

# Steam with Proton support
steam steam-native-runtime
# Proton GE Custom for better compatibility
protonup-qt  # GUI manager for Proton versions
# SteamTinkerLaunch for advanced tweaking
steamtinkerlaunch

Multi-Platform Gaming:

# Lutris - Universal game manager
lutris wine-staging wine-ge-custom
# Heroic Games Launcher
heroic-games-launcher-bin
# Bottles - Wine prefix manager
bottles

🕹️ Emulation Powerhouse

RetroArch Complete:

# Core emulator with all systems
retroarch retroarch-assets-xmb retroarch-assets-ozone
libretro-* # All available cores
# Frontend alternatives
emulationstation attract pegasus-frontend

Console Emulators:

# Modern consoles
dolphin-emu      # GameCube/Wii
pcsx2            # PlayStation 2
rpcs3-git        # PlayStation 3
duckstation      # PlayStation 1

# Nintendo handhelds
citra            # 3DS
ryujinx          # Switch alternative

⚡ Performance Arsenal

Gaming Optimization:

# CPU optimization during gaming
gamemode lib32-gamemode
# Performance monitoring overlay
mangohud lib32-mangohud goverlay
# Vulkan improvements
dxvk-bin vkd3d

System Tuning:

# CPU governor management
cpupower auto-cpufreq
# I/O scheduler optimization
ioscheduler-udev-rules
# Memory optimization
preload zram-generator

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🎨 Distribution-Specific Optimizations

CachyOS Features

# Performance-optimized packages
cachyos-gaming-meta
cachyos-kernel-manager
# Optimized Wine builds
wine-cachyos
# Performance monitoring
cachyos-hello

Garuda Linux Features

# Gaming meta package
garuda-gaming
# Garuda-specific tools
garuda-gamer garuda-assistant
# Pre-configured gaming environment
garuda-gaming-applications

Manjaro Features

# Manjaro gaming collection
manjaro-gaming-meta
# Hardware detection
mhwd mhwd-db
# Manjaro settings manager
manjaro-settings-manager

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⚙️ Advanced Configuration

Automatic Wine Setup

The script creates optimized Wine prefixes:

# Gaming-optimized Wine prefix
WINEPREFIX=$HOME/.wine-gaming
winetricks -q vcrun2019 dotnet48 corefonts
# DirectX and Visual C++ runtimes
winetricks -q d3dx9 d3dx10 d3dx11 vcrun2015

Kernel Parameter Optimization

# /etc/default/grub additions
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="... mitigations=off processor.max_cstate=1 intel_idle.max_cstate=0"
# For AMD CPUs
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="... amd_pstate=passive"

GPU-Specific Optimizations

NVIDIA:

# Optimal driver settings
nvidia-settings --assign CurrentMetaMode="nvidia-auto-select +0+0 { ForceFullCompositionPipeline = On }"
# Power management
nvidia-settings --assign GPUPowerMizerMode=1

AMD:

# AMDGPU optimization
echo 'high' > /sys/class/drm/card0/device/power_dpm_force_performance_level
# Vulkan enhancements
export RADV_PERFTEST=aco,llvm

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🔧 Post-Installation Configuration

Steam Setup

# Enable Proton for all titles
Steam > Settings > Steam Play > Enable for all titles
# Install Proton GE
ProtonUp-Qt: Download latest GE version
# Configure SteamTinkerLaunch
Steam > Game Properties > Launch Options:
STLCMD="%command%" %command%

Lutris Configuration

# Install Wine-GE
Lutris > Preferences > Runners > Wine > Download Wine-GE
# DXVK setup
Lutris > Preferences > System Options > Enable DXVK
# MangoHud integration
Environment variables: MANGOHUD=1

Performance Monitoring Setup

# MangoHud configuration (~/.config/MangoHud/MangoHud.conf)
fps
frametime=1
cpu_temp
gpu_temp
ram
vram
position=top-left

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📊 Gaming Performance Benchmarks

After installation, the script provides performance validation:

🎮 Gaming Setup Complete!

Performance Status:
  Graphics Driver: ✅ NVIDIA 545.29.06
  Vulkan Support: ✅ Enabled
  DXVK: ✅ Latest version installed
  GameMode: ✅ Active
  MangoHud: ✅ Configured

Gaming Platforms:
  Steam: ✅ Ready with Proton GE
  Lutris: ✅ Wine-GE configured
  Heroic: ✅ Epic Games & GOG ready
  RetroArch: ✅ All cores installed

Emulation Status:
  Dolphin (GameCube/Wii): ✅ Optimized
  PCSX2 (PS2): ✅ Latest stable
  RPCS3 (PS3): ✅ Development build

🚀 Your Arch gaming rig is ready to dominate!

🎯 Next Steps:
  • Reboot to apply kernel parameters
  • Launch Steam and enable Proton for all games
  • Join ProtonDB to check game compatibility
  • Configure MangoHud overlay settings

📈 Expected Performance Improvements:
  • 15-30% better frame rates with GameMode
  • Reduced input latency with optimized kernel
  • Better compatibility with Proton GE
  • Professional monitoring with MangoHud

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🎯 Gaming Optimization Profiles

Competitive Gaming Profile

# Ultra-low latency configuration
echo 'performance' | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor
# Disable CPU mitigations
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="... mitigations=off"
# High-precision mouse
echo 1000 > /sys/module/usbhid/parameters/mousepoll

High-End Gaming Profile

# Maximum performance
cpupower frequency-set -g performance
# GPU overclocking (NVIDIA)
nvidia-settings --assign GPUGraphicsClockOffset[3]=100
# Memory optimization
echo always > /sys/kernel/mm/transparent_hugepage/enabled

Battery-Conscious Gaming Profile

# Balanced performance for laptops
cpupower frequency-set -g powersave
# GPU power limit
nvidia-smi -pl 150  # 150W limit for NVIDIA
# Reduced refresh rate
xrandr --output eDP-1 --rate 60

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🛡️ Troubleshooting & Support

Common Issues & Solutions

Steam games not launching:

# Verify Proton installation
ls ~/.steam/compatibilitytools.d/
# Reset Steam
rm -rf ~/.steam/steam/appcache/

Poor gaming performance:

# Check GameMode status
gamemoded -s
# Verify GPU drivers
glxinfo | grep "OpenGL renderer"
# Check thermal throttling
watch sensors

Wine games crashing:

# Reinstall Wine dependencies
winetricks --force vcrun2019 dotnet48
# Check Wine logs
tail -f ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/temp/wine.log

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🤝 Contributing

Help make ArchGaming even better! Here's how:

Development Setup

git clone https://github.com/xi-Rick/archgaming.git
cd archgaming

# Test in virtual machine
qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm -m 4G archlinux.qcow2
# Or use containers
docker run -it archlinux:latest /bin/bash

Testing Checklist

• Test on vanilla Arch Linux
• Test on major derivatives (CachyOS, EndeavourOS, Manjaro)
• Verify NVIDIA driver installation
• Verify AMD driver installation
• Test Steam Proton functionality
• Verify emulator installation
• Check performance tools

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📚 Resources & Community

Official Documentation

• Arch Wiki Gaming
• ProtonDB - Game compatibility database
• Lutris - Game management platform

Gaming Communities

• r/linux_gaming - Reddit community
• Gaming on Linux - News and reviews
• Boiling Steam - Linux gaming coverage

Distribution-Specific Resources

• CachyOS: Gaming Wiki
• Garuda: Gaming Guide
• Manjaro: Gaming Tutorial

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🎮 Ready to Game on Arch? ⭐ Star this repo and let's play! ⭐

Transform your Arch system into a gaming powerhouse today!

Made with 🎮 by gamers, for the Linux gaming community