For what it’s worth, you can add a non-Steam game in Steam and still access all of the compatibility options. I find this considerably easier than trying to get the game to work manually.
Pretty sure he means that Steam sorts out the Linux compatibilities for you, while other options leave you mucking with alternatives, e.g. GOG doesn’t have a Linux storefront so if not steam, then Lutris etc. As you say non-Steam import is an option but not as lazy. Just Steam having better service…
Which brings us back to Steam providing services that others don’t. Assholes like Epic (just an exemplar) would rather spend money on lawyers and executives than developing good software, then wonder why they can’t compete.
For what it’s worth, you can add a non-Steam game in Steam and still access all of the compatibility options. I find this considerably easier than trying to get the game to work manually.
Pretty sure he means that Steam sorts out the Linux compatibilities for you, while other options leave you mucking with alternatives, e.g. GOG doesn’t have a Linux storefront so if not steam, then Lutris etc. As you say non-Steam import is an option but not as lazy. Just Steam having better service…
Which brings us back to Steam providing services that others don’t. Assholes like Epic (just an exemplar) would rather spend money on lawyers and executives than developing good software, then wonder why they can’t compete.