Does Satisfactory run on Linux?
by Coffee Stain Studios
- 87% of 231 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Satisfactory has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 87% of 231 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Satisfactory on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 231 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Nov 1, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 121 | 88% |
| AMD | 105 | 86% |
Which Linux distros do Satisfactory 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 Satisfactory 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 Satisfactory.
- 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.
Satisfactory on Linux: common questions
Does Satisfactory run on Linux?
Yes. Satisfactory has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 87% of 231 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Satisfactory work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Satisfactory “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Satisfactory run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 87% of 231 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 63% said it worked without any tweaks.