This Python program downloads packages needed to run games according to the user's Linux distribution.
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24 alternativesvkBasalt
Apply Vulkan post-processing effects to graphics on Linux with vkBasalt.
About vkBasalt
vkBasalt is a Vulkan post processing layer for Linux to enhance the visual graphics of games. It is enabled with ENABLE_VKBASALT=1 and adjusted through config files, including a per-game vkBasalt.conf file in the game working directory. The HOME key toggle is based on X11 and does not work on pure wayland.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Applies Contrast Adaptive Sharpening to Vulkan games
- Applies Denoised Luma Sharpening to Vulkan games
- Applies Fast Approximate Anti-Aliasing to Vulkan games
- Applies Enhanced Subpixel Morphological Anti-Aliasing
- Applies 3D color LookUp Table effect
- Uses Reshade Fx shaders
Best for: Linux Vulkan gamers who want to add post-processing sharpening, anti-aliasing, or color effects.
Watch out for
- Author states to expect bugs and use at own risk
vkBasalt at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Linux & Mac Gaming
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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