Does Garry’s Mod run on Linux?
by Facepunch Studios
- 82% of 124 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Garry’s Mod has a native Linux version on Steam, and 82% of 124 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Garry’s Mod on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 124 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 27, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 78 | 78% |
| AMD | 37 | 89% |
Anti-cheat
Garry’s Mod uses VAC. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support.
Which Linux distros do Garry’s Mod 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 Garry’s Mod on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Garry’s Mod 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.
Garry’s Mod on Linux: common questions
Does Garry’s Mod run on Linux?
Yes. Garry’s Mod has a native Linux version on Steam, and 82% of 124 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Garry’s Mod work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Garry’s Mod “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Garry’s Mod run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 82% of 124 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 27% said it worked without any tweaks.