Does The Sims 4 run on Linux?
by Maxis
- 75% of 60 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Mostly. The Sims 4 runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 75% of 60 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
The Sims 4 on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 60 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 5, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 28 | 71% |
| NVIDIA | 23 | 91% |
Which Linux distros do The Sims 4 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 Sims 4 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 Sims 4.
- 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 Sims 4 on Linux: common questions
Does The Sims 4 run on Linux?
Mostly. The Sims 4 runs through Steam’s Proton, but not for everyone: 75% of 60 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does The Sims 4 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Sims 4 “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does The Sims 4 run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 75% of 60 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 20% said it worked without any tweaks.