Does Resident Evil 4 run on Linux?
by Capcom
- 90% of 96 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Resident Evil 4 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 96 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Resident Evil 4 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 96 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 31, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 47 | 96% |
| NVIDIA | 44 | 86% |
Which Linux distros do Resident Evil 4 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 Resident Evil 4 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 Resident Evil 4.
- 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.
Resident Evil 4 on Linux: common questions
Does Resident Evil 4 run on Linux?
Yes. Resident Evil 4 has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 90% of 96 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Resident Evil 4 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Resident Evil 4 “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Resident Evil 4 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 90% of 96 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 88% said it worked without any tweaks.