Does Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 run on Linux?
by Insomniac Games
- 80% of 44 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Mostly. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 80% of 44 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 44 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 21, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 23 | 78% |
| AMD | 21 | 81% |
Which Linux distros do Marvel’s Spider-Man 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 Marvel’s Spider-Man 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 Marvel’s Spider-Man 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.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on Linux: common questions
Does Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 run on Linux?
Mostly. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 80% of 44 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 80% of 44 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 46% said it worked without any tweaks.