Does Portal 2 run on Linux?
by Valve
- 93% of 91 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Portal 2 has a native Linux version on Steam, and 93% of 91 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Portal 2 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 91 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 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 50 | 98% |
| AMD | 35 | 91% |
Which Linux distros do Portal 2 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 Portal 2 on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Portal 2 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.
Portal 2 on Linux: common questions
Does Portal 2 run on Linux?
Yes. Portal 2 has a native Linux version on Steam, and 93% of 91 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Portal 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Portal 2 “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Portal 2 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 93% of 91 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 57% said it worked without any tweaks.