Does Split Fiction run on Linux?
by Hazelight
- 97% of 35 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Split Fiction has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 97% of 35 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Split Fiction on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 35 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 20, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 22 | 95% |
| NVIDIA | 12 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Split Fiction 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 Split Fiction 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 Split Fiction.
- 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.
Split Fiction on Linux: common questions
Does Split Fiction run on Linux?
Yes. Split Fiction has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 97% of 35 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Split Fiction work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Split Fiction “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Split Fiction run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 97% of 35 ProtonDB reports said it works.