Oh yes, i’m sure that we’ve all been there in some way shape or form!
You’re very lucky that it’s just games, and not something that you really can’t re-download…
- Learn as a habbit to backup precious stuff at least once in 6 month
- Always plan ahead how to get back and running in case of possible failures
In Linux it is pretty easy!
Believe me - once you get the idea, it will work very easy!
Unless you play some very specific online games (there is always a way, but it requires some knowledge)
Oh btw, “But can it run Crysis?!” - yes, just played it 
Here’s my article about software Ray Tracing with reshade on LInux, to get you idea of how advanced you can go this days:
I’m also writing some very easy article now, on how to get started with Wine / Steam and doesn’t feel pain of learning (with Steam for the most part it’s just Plug & Play now), so it would be our little gaming hub where you can find all the terms, resources in one place and get some help or share exciting new information right here in our community! 