Linux Review:

Enshrouded

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Enshrouded

PROTON TIER: GOLD


Enshrouded is a co-op survival action RPG where you awaken as the Flameborn and strive to reclaim a dying kingdom.

Status Check: Runs via Proton (Gold tier).

TWEAKS & TRICKS

  • Shader Loading Times: Excessive shader loading times on startup. Solution: Skip shader preloading by skipping the shader loads on game start: N/A - User reports skipping shader loads on startup to improve load times without performance impact.
  • Multiplayer Fast Travel Issues: Fast travel problems (stuck loading screens, being stuck near the flame) on multiplayer servers, particularly when the Linux user is the only Linux participant. Solution: N/A - No consistent fix found.
  • FPS Limiter: The game appears to have an FPS cap of around 60-70. Solution: N/A - No explicit command to remove the FPS cap has been identified.
  • Mouse Focus Issues (Pop!OS): Infrequent mouse focus issues causing problems with camera rotation. Solution: Restarting the computer may resolve this issue.
  • Steam Deck Performance: Poor performance on Steam Deck. Solution: Underscaling to 480p can provide a stable 30fps capped experience.
  • Battery Drain (Steam Deck): Rapid battery drain. Solution: N/A - Users suggest potential improvement through battery control/settings adjustments, but specific commands are not detailed.

Verdict: Enshrouded is a viable option for Linux gamers, especially on desktop systems. While it runs well with Proton, multiplayer issues and performance bottlenecks on low-powered devices like the Steam Deck can arise.