Does Delta Force run on Linux?
by TiMi Studio Group
- 27% of 30 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Games
No. Delta Force’s anti-cheat (Anti-Cheat Expert) does not allow Linux, so online play is blocked even through Proton or Wine.
Delta Force on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 30 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Aug 8, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 18 | 17% |
| AMD | 12 | 42% |
Anti-cheat
Delta Force uses Anti-Cheat Expert. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Denied: the developer has chosen not to allow Linux players.
Which Linux distros do Delta Force 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 Delta Force on Linux
There is no workaround for the anti-cheat: Proton and Wine are refused by design, and trying to bypass it risks a ban. To keep playing, keep Windows installed alongside Linux (dual-boot) and start Windows for this game.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Delta Force on Linux: common questions
Does Delta Force run on Linux?
No. Delta Force’s anti-cheat (Anti-Cheat Expert) does not allow Linux, so online play is blocked even through Proton or Wine.
Does Delta Force work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Delta Force “Unsupported” on Steam Deck and “Unsupported” for other SteamOS devices. Its anti-cheat does not support Linux.
How well does Delta Force run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 27% of 30 ProtonDB reports said it works.
Why doesn’t Delta Force work on Linux?
Its anti-cheat (Anti-Cheat Expert) does not allow Linux or Proton, and only the publisher can change that. Until then, playing online requires Windows, for example on a dual-boot PC.