Does Among Us run on Linux?
by Innersloth
- 90% of 73 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Among Us has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 73 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Among Us on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 73 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 16, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 36 | 89% |
| AMD | 25 | 96% |
| Intel | 10 | 90% |
Which Linux distros do Among Us 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 Among Us on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- In Steam, open Settings → Compatibility and make sure Steam Play is enabled for all other titles, then install Among Us.
- If it misbehaves, right-click the game → Properties → Compatibility and pick a different Proton version.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Among Us on Linux: common questions
Does Among Us run on Linux?
Yes. Among Us has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 73 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Among Us work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Among Us “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Among Us run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 90% of 73 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 56% said it worked without any tweaks.