Does Team Fortress 2 run on Linux?
Yes. Team Fortress 2 has a native Linux version on Steam, and 97% of 121 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Team Fortress 2 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 121 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026, including players who used the native version. The most recent report is from Sep 29, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 75 | 97% |
| AMD | 35 | 97% |
| Intel | 10 | 90% |
Which Linux distros do Team Fortress 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 Team Fortress 2 on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Team Fortress 2 and install it: Steam downloads the native Linux version.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Team Fortress 2 on Linux: common questions
Does Team Fortress 2 run on Linux?
Yes. Team Fortress 2 has a native Linux version on Steam, and 97% of 121 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Team Fortress 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Team Fortress 2 “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Team Fortress 2 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 97% of 121 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 74% said it worked without any tweaks.