Does Black Myth: Wukong run on Linux?
by Game Science
- 77% of 44 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Games
Mostly. Black Myth: Wukong runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 77% of 44 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Black Myth: Wukong on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 44 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 10, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 31 | 77% |
| AMD | 12 | 83% |
Which Linux distros do Black Myth: Wukong 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 Black Myth: Wukong 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 Black Myth: Wukong.
- 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.
Black Myth: Wukong on Linux: common questions
Does Black Myth: Wukong run on Linux?
Mostly. Black Myth: Wukong runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 77% of 44 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Black Myth: Wukong work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Black Myth: Wukong “Unsupported” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Black Myth: Wukong run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 77% of 44 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 92% said it worked without any tweaks.