Does Red Dead Redemption 2 run on Linux?
Yes. Red Dead Redemption 2 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 89% of 286 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Red Dead Redemption 2 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 286 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Sep 29, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 136 | 89% |
| NVIDIA | 134 | 88% |
| Intel | 11 | 91% |
Which Linux distros do Red Dead Redemption 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 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 Red Dead Redemption 2.
- 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.
Red Dead Redemption 2 on Linux: common questions
Does Red Dead Redemption 2 run on Linux?
Yes. Red Dead Redemption 2 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 89% of 286 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Red Dead Redemption 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Red Dead Redemption 2 “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Red Dead Redemption 2 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 89% of 286 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 62% said it worked without any tweaks.