How to output FPS in Games in Linux?

Software & Operating Systems Linux
1

Hey,
Is it possible to show FPS when gaming on linux without installing a software like Fraps? Isn’t there like a built-in video output option at this point?

thanks

2

if you’re using steam

if not then

https://nickguletskii.github.io/GLXOSD/index.html

7 Likes
3

Had no idea this existed. Ur so smart.

1 Like
4

the steam fps counter exists on steam in windows too, for all you gamers out there.

2 Likes
5

If you are using D9VK or DXVK (including in Proton) you can also set an environment variable for various HUD stuff directly from those.

For just FPS that would be:

DXVK_HUD=fps

Since D9VK is a fork of DXVK (and will eventually be merged again) this works for both. There is also a lot more stuff you can display on the HUD if you need it:

1 Like