Does Phasmophobia run on Linux?
by Kinetic Games
- 92% of 99 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Phasmophobia has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 99 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Phasmophobia on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 99 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 29, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 51 | 94% |
| AMD | 47 | 89% |
Anti-cheat
Phasmophobia uses GuardingPearSoftware's Anti Cheat Pro. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Running: it runs, though the developer has not officially confirmed Linux support.
Which Linux distros do Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia.
- If it misbehaves, right-click the game → Properties → Compatibility and pick a different Proton version.
Anti-cheat status can change with game updates. Check recent reports before buying.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Phasmophobia on Linux: common questions
Does Phasmophobia run on Linux?
Yes. Phasmophobia has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 92% of 99 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Phasmophobia work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Phasmophobia “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Phasmophobia run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 92% of 99 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 68% said it worked without any tweaks.