Works
Likely safe to test as part of a Linux-first gaming setup. Still verify saves, controllers, launchers, and online play.
Games
Linux Game Compatibility Checker
Add your games to see ProtonDB ratings, anti-cheat status, and which titles will actually run on desktop Linux.
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Paste a winget list or one title per line
This accepts a Windows app list, a game list, or the name column from winget list. Netraverse will match what it knows, add the hits to your report, and surface the titles that still need data.
Add at least one app or game above to build your report.
Linux Game Compatibility Checker: the short answer
Linux gaming is now good enough for many libraries, but the answer is title-by-title. Proton quality, launchers, anti-cheat, multiplayer, and mods can turn one favorite game into the reason you keep Windows.
The readiness score (0–100) is the average migration difficulty of the apps and games you enter, adjusted for how you use the PC. 80+ means a full switch is realistic, 55–79 means a partial switch with a fallback for one or two workflows, and below 55 means keep Windows for now and remove blockers one at a time.
| Software | Linux verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Legends | Keep Windows (publisher blocked) | anti-cheat blocked by the publisher |
| Fortnite | Keep Windows (publisher blocked) | anti-cheat blocked by the publisher |
| Elden Ring | Works on Desktop Linux | runs well on Linux |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Works on Desktop Linux | runs well on Linux |
| Valorant | Keep Windows (publisher blocked) | anti-cheat blocked by the publisher |
The verdicts above come from the same engine — add your own apps and games in the checker for a personalised result.
Why Linux Game Compatibility Checker exists
Linux gaming is now good enough for many libraries, but the answer is title-by-title. Proton quality, launchers, anti-cheat, multiplayer, and mods can turn one favorite game into the reason you keep Windows.
The page targets a specific user task: Check Proton tiers and anti-cheat status for your Steam library before assuming your games can follow you to Linux or the Steam Deck. The first screen gives the user an action immediately, while the supporting sections explain how to interpret the result, what decision the result supports, what to test next, and where to go deeper if a blocker appears.
How to avoid a false yes
A false yes happens when a user tests only easy software and ignores the one app or game that matters most. Start with the blocker candidates: office files with macros, Adobe projects, accounting data, CAD drawings, VPN/security tools, multiplayer games, anti-cheat titles, and device utilities.
Use the examples on this page as search starters, then replace them with your own list. Linux Game Compatibility Checker is most useful when the input matches the real machine, not an idealized version of the machine.
What to do after the result
A strong result should lead to a controlled Linux test, not an immediate disk wipe. A mixed result should lead to a fallback plan for the risky items. A weak result should identify the few workflows that need replacement, VM support, dual-boot, cloud access, or another Windows device.
The next action is to open the detailed app and game pages behind any blocker. Those pages contain the method, breakage notes, migration risk, alternatives, and validation checklist needed to turn the tool result into a practical plan.
Input quality matters
The quality of Linux Game Compatibility Checker depends on the list the user enters. The useful input is the exact software that would interrupt a normal week if it failed: the office suite, meeting tool, image editor, finance app, VPN, password manager, multiplayer title, launcher, or device utility.
For SEO and user value, this matters because the tool page answers a real task immediately. The input area, result model, interpretation guide, examples, and internal links all support one intent: decide what can move to Linux and what still needs Windows.
When to trust the result
Trust the result after you have tested the highest-risk items yourself. Native and web apps still need sign-in and file checks. Wine paths need update and license checks. Games need launcher, save, controller, and anti-cheat checks. VM or dual-boot recommendations need storage, backup, and recovery planning.
The result from Linux Game Compatibility Checker is a planning artifact. Use it to choose the next experiment, not to skip the experiment. If a critical item is marked risky, open the detail page, read the notes, and test that item before changing the main disk.
Why use this checker?
Linux gaming is now good enough for many libraries, but the answer is title-by-title. Proton quality, launchers, anti-cheat, multiplayer, and mods can turn one favorite game into the reason you keep Windows.
How to read the result
Works with tweaks
Try a spare install first and record Proton version, launch options, and driver details.
Broken
Keep Windows, console, or cloud gaming available if this is a core title.
How to use it
- Add your most-played titles first, not your entire backlog.
- Check the anti-cheat label before trusting the Proton tier.
- Open the full game page for any blocked, borked, or tweak-heavy title.
- Test multiplayer, saves, DLC, controllers, and mods before deleting Windows.
Common searches
Elden Ring
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Cyberpunk 2077
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Apex Legends
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Fortnite
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Related migration guide
FAQ
Why use the Linux Game Compatibility Checker?
Linux gaming is now good enough for many libraries, but the answer is title-by-title. Proton quality, launchers, anti-cheat, multiplayer, and mods can turn one favorite game into the reason you keep Windows.
What does a "Works" result mean?
Likely safe to test as part of a Linux-first gaming setup. Still verify saves, controllers, launchers, and online play.
What does a "Works with tweaks" result mean?
Try a spare install first and record Proton version, launch options, and driver details.
What does a "Broken" result mean?
Keep Windows, console, or cloud gaming available if this is a core title.
Other checkers
- Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report — Build a combined app + game readiness report before the Windows 10 ESU bridge expires on 13 October 2026. See exactly which titles break, which have a clean Linux path, and what to fix first.
- Can My Old PC Run Linux Instead of Windows 11? — Failed the Windows 11 TPM / CPU check? Before you scrap a working PC, list the software you depend on and find out whether Linux can keep that exact machine useful for years.
- Windows Apps on Linux Checker — Check whether Office, Adobe, accounting and other Windows desktop apps run on Linux — native, web, Wine, or VM — and the best alternatives.
- Anti-Cheat on Linux Checker — Kernel-level anti-cheat is the #1 thing that blocks multiplayer games on Linux. Check which of your games are supported, broken, or publisher-blocked.