You could just refund it if it doesn't work well for you. GOG are usually pretty generous
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Steam versions of games tend to run a little better, and also benefit from things like Steam distributing pre-compiled shaders for the games. There are also some cases where non-steam games will require you to install specific windows components through wine for the game or in-game media to work.
Overall Fallout 4 should work, but without actually trying it I can't say if it will work without tinkering or not.
Edit: did some searching, sounds like it mostly works, but you may have to manually install xact_64 to get sound working.
Thanks for your edit. I did run into that problem, but you gave me a better starting point! probably saved me hours of frustrated searching.
My solution, if anyone else needs this, was to install winetricks (through the discovery store) > and install xact_64 for the game (Install a Windows DLL or component). I mostly followed this tutorial and used xact_64 instead of whatever they said. And I did install FO4 through heroic the first time.
Glad it helped!
If you want to play Fallout London, get the GOG version. It's extremely easy to set up. The steam version needs you to revert it back before BGS broke it with the next gen update. It's a pain.
You also need several DLC, right? Not the bare bones version.
No, the goty version comes with everything you need
Thanks...So yeah, you need the GOTY version. I have the barebones one, just Fallout 4. And with this one, it's missing a few DLCs for the mod to be able to install.
Why you shouldn’t buy FO4 on GOG: On Linux it’s a bit more work, installing the game via steam it’s just one button and you are good. GOG you need a third party game manager like Heroic or Lutris. From there you can add it to steam, you’ll also want to download art as the ones provided by lutris are low res.
You’ll also have a hard time with online saves as you’ll need to also install GOG galaxy, which isn’t fun and is very buggy.
That said, from an application perspective, it’s running on Proton regardless, so it’ll run the same. And since the folders are easier to find (more structured like windows), I personally find modding in general easier.
The reason you want to buy the GOG version is that it’s drm free and yours to keep. No launcher required. Not something you’d care about on a steam deck, but on a PC it’s nice to have.
As much as GOG/CD Projekt have more than their fair share of problems, usually their versions of games work, can be preserved, don't require as much bloat, launchers included, and usually don't require 3rd party validation. And like others said, besides Wine and related, and installing through Steam as external games, you can also install stuff very easily through Heroic and the sort. So I'd say it's the better option indeed.
I don't how easy it is to install non steam games. I know it's possible but takes some more messing around.