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Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
There is no working method; EA blocks Linux entirely, so play on a Windows PC or console.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install and play; it runs great via Proton on desktop and has a native build path on Steam Deck.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No Linux path for multiplayer; use Windows. Recent titles also require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Just install and play; CS2 ships a native Linux build and VAC works fine.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install and play with the default Proton; no anti-cheat and excellent compatibility.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Use the Steam version with default Proton; the developer enabled EasyAntiCheat for Proton.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No Linux path; Bungie deliberately did not enable BattlEye Proton support and bans Linux play, so use Windows.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Just install and play; Dota 2 has a native Linux build and VAC works.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No working Linux path; EA's kernel anti-cheat blocks Proton, so use Windows or console.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install and play with the default Proton; EasyAntiCheat is Proton-enabled and online play works.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No supported path on Linux; Epic refuses to enable EAC for Proton, so use Windows, console, or cloud streaming (GeForce NOW/Xbox Cloud).
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No safe Linux path: HoYoverse’s kernel-level anti-cheat (mhyprot) is not supported on Linux and playing via Wine risks a ban. Use Windows, console, or mobile.
Single-player works via Proton, but protected online features are not enabled for Linux. Keep Windows or a console for Legends or other online modes.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Story Mode plays great via Proton; for GTA Online expect failures and use Windows instead.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install and play with a recent Proton (Proton-GE or Experimental helps); nProtect GameGuard runs in user space and works.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No working Linux method since Vanguard was added; use a Windows PC.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Use a recent Proton build; current reports point to Proton 10 beta or Proton-GE 10.9+ as the safest path.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Playable on desktop Linux with a recent Proton; add 'SteamDeck=1 %command%' to launch options if it refuses to start.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Minecraft Java Edition runs natively on Linux via the official launcher (or Prism/MultiMC). Bedrock Edition has no native Linux build.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install from Steam and run with Proton; current Linux reports for the base game are positive again.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Playable via Steam Proton; may need launch options or Proton-GE.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam or Battle.net and run with Proton; current Linux reports remain strong for the base game.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No working Linux path; the developer has not enabled BattlEye's Proton support, so use Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No supported Linux path since the Hyperion anti-cheat update; use Windows, ChromeOS, or mobile.
Use the Steam version with Proton. The broken anti-cheat reports are for FACEIT and ChallengerMode overlays, not the base game.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No working Linux path; Facepunch does not enable EAC for Proton and treats Linux as a cheat vector, so use Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
The base game can run on Linux, but anti-cheat-protected online modes may fail. Test the exact mode you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Just install and play; TF2 has a native Linux build and VAC works.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install from Steam and run with Proton; current reports show the base game working on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
No working Linux path; Ubisoft has not enabled BattlEye's Proton support, so use Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
There is no Linux path; Vanguard is kernel-level and Riot blocks Proton, so use a Windows PC.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Use the native Linux build if possible; the base game should not be treated as anti-cheat-blocked on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
The core Proton path looks workable, but anti-cheat-protected online behavior can still break. Test the exact modes you care about before removing Windows.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Compatibility is uncertain — check recent ProtonDB reports before relying on it.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Install via Steam and run native or with Proton — it runs well on Linux.
Linux gaming viability is decided by the games you actually play every week, not your full backlog.
A strong Proton result still needs anti-cheat support for multiplayer. Broken or denied support means keep Windows, console, or cloud gaming available.
Launchers, controllers, cloud saves, mods, DLC, overlays, and GPU drivers can all change the real result on your PC.
Games behave differently from normal apps. A game may depend on Proton, a launcher, anti-cheat, GPU drivers, controller input, cloud saves, overlays, mods, DLC, and publisher policy. Any one of those can change the real answer. That is why Netraverse separates game pages from general app pages and gives anti-cheat a visible label.
For Linux migration, the important games are not the ones in the backlog. They are the games played weekly, the multiplayer titles tied to friends, and the titles where account safety matters. Those should be checked first because one blocked game can justify keeping Windows even when the rest of the PC is ready.
Start with the default Proton path or native client, then test the same conditions you use on Windows: graphics settings, controller, online play, voice chat, save sync, mods, overlays, and launch options. For multiplayer games, anti-cheat status should be read before launch. Avoid unsupported setups on a main account.
If a daily title is broken, Linux may still be worth using for everything else. The honest architecture is Linux for work and general use, plus Windows, console, or cloud gaming for the few titles where publishers have not enabled Linux support.
Use this page as part of a decision sequence, not as a standalone opinion. The first question is always the same: which apps, games, files, devices, and accounts decide whether this Windows machine can move to Linux? Once those are visible, the rest of the site helps classify each item into native, web, replacement, Wine, Proton, VM, dual-boot, cloud, or stay-on-Windows paths.
The practical value is that the user can act immediately. Start with the tool or database on the page, identify the risky items, then open the matching detail pages for the method, breakage notes, migration risk, fallback options, and test checklist. That turns a broad Linux question into a concrete plan for one PC.
Before replacing hardware, deleting Windows, or trusting a Linux setup as the only environment, collect evidence from the real machine. Check backups, boot media, Wi-Fi, display, sleep, printer, browser sync, password manager, document workflow, meetings, cloud storage, games, and any specialized app that would interrupt work if it failed.
A strong page result should lead to a safer experiment, not a reckless cutover. A weak page result should identify the blocker that needs replacement or fallback. A mixed page result is often the most realistic: Linux becomes the main OS while one or two Windows-only workflows stay isolated in a VM, dual-boot, cloud service, console, or second device.
If the answer still feels uncertain, the page has done its job: it has exposed the unknowns. Turn those unknowns into tests, then come back to the result with evidence from the real PC instead of assumptions.
A strong result answers the immediate query, explains how to interpret it, points to the next test, and routes you to deeper compatibility details when the risk is still high.