Does Sea of Thieves run on Linux?
Yes. Sea of Thieves has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 80% of 116 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Sea of Thieves on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 116 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Sep 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 63 | 78% |
| AMD | 50 | 84% |
Anti-cheat
Sea of Thieves uses Easy Anti-Cheat. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support.
Which Linux distros do Sea of Thieves 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 Sea of Thieves 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 Sea of Thieves.
- 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.
Sea of Thieves on Linux: common questions
Does Sea of Thieves run on Linux?
Yes. Sea of Thieves has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 80% of 116 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Sea of Thieves work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Sea of Thieves “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Sea of Thieves run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 80% of 116 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 73% said it worked without any tweaks.