vkBasalt

A Vulkan post-processing layer for Linux that adds sharpening, anti-aliasing and colour effects to games.

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About vkBasalt

vkBasalt is a Vulkan layer that applies post-processing effects to games on Linux. Built-in effects include Contrast Adaptive Sharpening, Denoised Luma Sharpening, FXAA, SMAA and 3D colour lookup tables, and it can also load ReShade FX shaders.

Effects are set in a config file. It suits Linux players who want ReShade-style sharpening or colour grading in Vulkan games, including those run through compatibility layers.

Strengths

  • Sharpening and anti-aliasing effects built in
  • Can load ReShade FX shaders
  • Supports 3D colour lookup tables

Limitations

  • Linux and Vulkan only
  • The author notes it may have bugs
  • Configured through a text file with no GUI

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
DadSchoorse
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Linux players adding sharpening or ReShade shaders to Vulkan games
Categories
Gaming tools
Last verified
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Provenance
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  • ReShade

    Generic post-processing injector adding shaders and effects to almost any game.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    ReShade injects shaders into almost any game on Windows only, whereas vkBasalt is a Linux Vulkan layer that can load ReShade FX shaders through a text file.

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