Does 7 Days to Die run on Linux?
by The Fun Pimps
- 86% of 56 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. 7 Days to Die has a native Linux version on Steam, and 86% of 56 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
7 Days to Die on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 56 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026, including players who used the native version. The most recent report is from Oct 25, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 34 | 85% |
| AMD | 21 | 86% |
Anti-cheat
7 Days to Die uses Easy Anti-Cheat. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support.
Which Linux distros do 7 Days to Die players use?
The distros named most often in the last year’s reports. They show what people actually play on, not which distro is best.
How to play 7 Days to Die on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add 7 Days to Die and install it: Steam downloads the native Linux version.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
7 Days to Die on Linux: common questions
Does 7 Days to Die run on Linux?
Yes. 7 Days to Die has a native Linux version on Steam, and 86% of 56 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does 7 Days to Die work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates 7 Days to Die “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does 7 Days to Die run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 86% of 56 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 52% said it worked without any tweaks.