Does Baldur’s Gate 3 run on Linux?
Yes. Baldur’s Gate 3 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 97% of 233 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Baldur’s Gate 3 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 233 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Sep 29, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 119 | 97% |
| AMD | 108 | 97% |
Which Linux distros do Baldur’s Gate 3 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 Baldur’s Gate 3 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 Baldur’s Gate 3.
- 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.
Baldur’s Gate 3 on Linux: common questions
Does Baldur’s Gate 3 run on Linux?
Yes. Baldur’s Gate 3 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 97% of 233 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Baldur’s Gate 3 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Baldur’s Gate 3 “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Baldur’s Gate 3 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 97% of 233 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 74% said it worked without any tweaks.