Game Optimization

Running games on Linux requires not only compatibility but also proper optimization to achieve maximum performance.

Meowrch offers its own solution to automate this process — MeowrchGameRun, a tool that analyzes games and applies optimal settings without manual intervention.

Unlike traditional approaches with gamemoderun or prime-run, MeowrchGameRun uses intelligent analysis of executable files, detects the technologies used, and automatically selects the necessary optimizations for each specific game.

Key Features:

Automatic optimization detection:

• Analysis of executable files for game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot, Source)
• Detection of graphics APIs used (OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX)
• DLSS and FSR support detection
• Analysis of libraries and DLL files in the game directory
• Launcher detection (Steam, Lutris)

Smart optimizations:

• DLSS: Automatically enabled when NVIDIA GPU and DLSS support in game are present
• Zink: Enabled for old OpenGL games when Vulkan support is available
• Prime: Automatically applied on systems with discrete NVIDIA graphics card
• GameMode: Disabled by default (can harm performance), enabled only when explicitly specified
• Power profiles: Automatically switches to performance mode

How to Install?

To install, you need to download the meowrh-tools package using the command

yay -Sy meowrch-tools

After that, the meowrch-game-run command will be available.

Setting up in Steam

For a specific game

1. Open Steam
2. Find the desired game in the library
3. Right-click → “Properties”
4. In the “General” tab, find “Launch Options”
5. Enter meowrch-game-run %command%