Linux · Utilities
Nyrna
Suspend games and applications
by Merritt Codes
Official site: flathub.org
About Nyrna
Similar to the incredibly useful sleep/suspend function found in consoles like the Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation; suspend your game (and its resource usage) at any time, and resume whenever you wish - at the push of a button.
Suspend Games
Pause cutscenes to read the subtitles, examine the scene, answer the door, etc.
Pause games that can't normally be paused (single-player games like Dark Souls, Elden Ring, etc)
Suspend games whose pause screens keep the system running hot or playing unwanted music
Suspend inbetween checkpoints (example: Hollow Knight)
Suspend Applications
Nyrna can be used to suspend normal, non-game applications as well. For example:
3D renders
video encoding
software compilation
The CPU and GPU resources are being used by said task - maybe for hours - when you would like to use the system for something else. With Nyrna you can suspend that program, freeing up the resources (excluding RAM) until the process is resumed, without losing where you were - like the middle of a long job, or a gaming session between save points.
How to install Nyrna
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub codes.merritt.Nyrna
- Open Nyrna once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nyrna free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Nyrna is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Nyrna from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub codes.merritt.Nyrna. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Nyrna safe?
Nyrna downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
