Does Fallout 4 run on Linux?
by Bethesda
- 92% of 90 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Fallout 4 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 90 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Fallout 4 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 90 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 44 | 91% |
| AMD | 44 | 95% |
Which Linux distros do Fallout 4 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 Fallout 4 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 Fallout 4.
- 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.
Fallout 4 on Linux: common questions
Does Fallout 4 run on Linux?
Yes. Fallout 4 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 90 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Fallout 4 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Fallout 4 “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Fallout 4 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 92% of 90 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 58% said it worked without any tweaks.