Generally, linear switches are better for gaming, and tactile is better for typing. On Linear switches, the keystroke is straight down with no bump or click, meaning they are more 'silent' but easier to bottom out on depending on the keys resistance from the strength of the spring (actuation force). To actuate a tactile switch, you only need to push it down around halfway, you can push it further but you're able to move your finger on to press another key straight away. To actuate a linear switch, you must press it all the way to the bottom, similar to a membrane key. The original Cherry MX Black is a linear switch, as is the Cherry MX Red. The most popular tactile switch (without an added click) is the Cherry MX Brown. Linear switches in comparison have no notable resistance or bump until the key bottoms out. Whereas a linear switch with no feedback can cause you to get a little tired while keeping it down for long since you don't know if the key is still engaged, so you tend you push the key all the way to the bottom and keep it there the entire time. This is because you can feel the bump so you know that its still actuated. This bit of tactile resitance or feedback is particularly useful in games that require you to keep a key pressed down for a long time, like when walking or running in a game. This bump does not make an obvious noise, but it can be felt by your finger tip when the key is pushed down. There's a bump in the switch and to get past the bump, you need to apply enough pressure. Tactile switches have some type of physical resistance at the point at which the switch is actuated.
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