It has just gotten easier to run games on Linux machines with less VRAM

You just need to be on an Arch-based distro, for now.
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How to install Windows CD-ROM games on Linux

Running old CD-ROM games on modern Windows isn't too hard if you know how to manage Windows' compatibility software. But what if you have a Linux desktop and don't want to leave your old Windows games ...

Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support

Valve has released a new beta version of Proton, the company's official compatibility layer for improving Linux gaming.
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Now you can run Steam games in Linux on some handhelds that ship with Android

And emulation software allows you to run some x86 apps and games on Arm-based processors, as well as play some Windows games ...