Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on Linux?
by Asobo Studio
- 92% of 26 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Games
Yes. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 26 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 26 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 20, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 15 | 87% |
| AMD | 11 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
- 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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Linux: common questions
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on Linux?
Yes. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 26 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 “Unsupported” on Steam Deck and “Unsupported” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 92% of 26 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 71% said it worked without any tweaks.