Does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI run on Linux?
by Firaxis
- 96% of 68 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI has a native Linux version on Steam, and 96% of 68 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 68 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 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 30 | 93% |
| NVIDIA | 29 | 97% |
Which Linux distros do Sid Meier’s Civilization VI 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Sid Meier’s Civilization VI 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.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on Linux: common questions
Does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI run on Linux?
Yes. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI has a native Linux version on Steam, and 96% of 68 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Sid Meier’s Civilization VI “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 96% of 68 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 51% said it worked without any tweaks.