Does Hunt: Showdown 1896 run on Linux?
by Crytek
- 90% of 100 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Hunt: Showdown 1896 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 100 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 49 | 86% |
| NVIDIA | 48 | 96% |
Anti-cheat
Hunt: Showdown 1896 uses Easy Anti-Cheat. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support. Latest change: “Anticheat appears to be fixed following the official acknowledgment of anticheat issues by Crytek.” (Nov 23, 2023).
Which Linux distros do Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896.
- 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.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Linux: common questions
Does Hunt: Showdown 1896 run on Linux?
Yes. Hunt: Showdown 1896 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 100 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Hunt: Showdown 1896 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Hunt: Showdown 1896 “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Hunt: Showdown 1896 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 90% of 100 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 66% said it worked without any tweaks.