Linux Review:

eFootball™

Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 900 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!

PROTON TIER: GOLD

eFootball™ is a soccer game with over 900 million downloads, offering a diverse experience featuring today’s stars, past legends, and online players.

Status Runs via Proton. Platin-Status.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: The Steam Overlay causes crashes.
  • Solution: Disable the Steam Overlay.
• Problem: The game may display a black screen on startup.
  • Solution: Launch the game multiple times, if necessary.
• Recommendation: Gamescope is recommended for optimal performance.
  • Solution: gamemoderun gamescope -w 1920 -h 1080 -W 1920 -H 1080 -f -r 144 --force-grab-cursor -- %command%
• Proton Version: The game did not work with standard Proton but runs well with Proton 8.0-5. After updates, it may require Proton Hotfix/Experimental.
  • Solution: Use Proton 8.0-5 or Proton Hotfix/Experimental.
• Debian Steam Installer Required: To ensure proper Steam Input and Overlay functionality with Proton Experimental, use the official Debian repository’s Steam installer. Avoid other installation methods (website .deb, Ubuntu installer). See https://wiki.debian.org/Steam for details.
• Problem: Gnome Wayland generates stuttering.
  • Solution: Switch to KDE.
• Problem: VRR causes crashes.
  • Solution: Disable VRR.
• Custom Proton: Proton 10.0-2 (beta) can be used.
  • Solution: Set custom launch options (details unspecified).

Verdict

eFootball™ is an excellent choice for Linux gamers, especially those using Debian with the official repository’s Steam installer. Proton compatibility is excellent, though specific Proton versions or desktop environments (KDE recommended) may be necessary.