Does Don’t Starve Together run on Linux?
by Klei Entertainment
- 97% of 34 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Don’t Starve Together has a native Linux version on Steam, and 97% of 34 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Don’t Starve Together on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 34 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 3, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 16 | 100% |
| AMD | 14 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Don’t Starve Together 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 Don’t Starve Together on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Don’t Starve Together 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.
Don’t Starve Together on Linux: common questions
Does Don’t Starve Together run on Linux?
Yes. Don’t Starve Together has a native Linux version on Steam, and 97% of 34 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Don’t Starve Together work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Don’t Starve Together “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Don’t Starve Together run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 97% of 34 ProtonDB reports said it works.