Does Project Zomboid run on Linux?
by The Indie Stone
- 95% of 94 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Project Zomboid has a native Linux version on Steam, and 95% of 94 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Project Zomboid on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 94 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 23, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 55 | 91% |
| AMD | 35 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Project Zomboid 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.
Project Zomboid on Linux: common questions
Does Project Zomboid run on Linux?
Yes. Project Zomboid has a native Linux version on Steam, and 95% of 94 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Project Zomboid work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Project Zomboid “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Project Zomboid run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 95% of 94 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 65% said it worked without any tweaks.