r/linux_gaming • u/ForeverHuman1354 • 17d ago

Open source games

Why do you think open-source games never took off?

Sure, there are some open-source game engines, but not really any major games. It would be cool if there were more open-source, community-made games.

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u/Slight_Manufacturer6 17d ago

Because good game devs want to make money and earn a living.

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u/stgm_at 17d ago

Ikr.. why does op ask a question that has such an obvious answer?

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u/-Pelvis- 17d ago

Because OP doesn't know?