Does The Finals run on Linux?
Yes. The Finals has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 85% of 312 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
The Finals on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 312 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Sep 16, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 170 | 89% |
| AMD | 129 | 81% |
| Intel | 13 | 62% |
Anti-cheat
The Finals uses Easy Anti-Cheat, Denuvo Anti-Cheat and AnyBrain. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support.
Which Linux distros do The Finals 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 The Finals 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 The Finals.
- 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.
The Finals on Linux: common questions
Does The Finals run on Linux?
Yes. The Finals has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 85% of 312 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does The Finals work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Finals “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does The Finals run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 85% of 312 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 64% said it worked without any tweaks.