Can you install Linux game on Windows?

Many apps that are released on Linux are also available on Windows. This might be because the tools have been ported across, or they’ve been recompiled to run in Windows.

Do games support Linux?

Thanks to a tool from Valve called Proton, which leverages the WINE compatibility layer, many Windows-based games are completely playable on Linux through Steam Play. The jargon here is a little confusing—Proton, WINE, Steam Play—but don’t worry, using it is dead simple.

Why don’t more games support Linux?

However, you should not expect a native Linux support for the latest and greatest games – which are typically available for Windows. The reason, in my opinion, is that Linux has less than 2\% of desktop market share and the numbers are demotivating enough for most game developers to avoid working on the Linux version of their games.

How can I run Windows games on Linux?

Of course, there are still more ways to run Windows games on Linux. You can install VirtualBox and run a Windows virtual machine, though you’re likely to run into performance problems with newer games. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try setting up a VM with support for GPU passthrough.

Can You Play Linux games on Steam?

Thankfully, Linux gaming has improved quite a bit in the past year. Steam Play allows you to play Windows games effortlessly through Steam, without fiddling with configuration files or installers yourself (most of the time, anyway). Meanwhile, tools like Lutris have made it easier than ever to play games through the Wine compatibility layer.

Are there any native Linux games?

There’s a bunch of native Linux games out there. However, most of the popular games available aren’t available on Linux directly. In other words, the latest and greatest games do not support Linux (for the most) and are available for Windows only.