Does Dead by Daylight run on Linux?
Yes. Dead by Daylight has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 231 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Dead by Daylight on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 231 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Sep 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 146 | 87% |
| AMD | 77 | 95% |
Anti-cheat
Dead by Daylight uses Easy Anti-Cheat. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support. Latest change: “Dead by Daylight is Steam Deck Verified!” (May 10, 2023).
Which Linux distros do Dead by Daylight 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 Dead by Daylight 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 Dead by Daylight.
- 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.
Dead by Daylight on Linux: common questions
Does Dead by Daylight run on Linux?
Yes. Dead by Daylight has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 231 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Dead by Daylight work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Dead by Daylight “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Dead by Daylight run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 90% of 231 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 77% said it worked without any tweaks.