Does War Thunder run on Linux?
by Gaijin Entertainment
- 83% of 124 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. War Thunder has a native Linux version on Steam, and 83% of 124 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
War Thunder on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 124 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026, including players who used the native version. The most recent report is from Oct 28, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 60 | 75% |
| NVIDIA | 56 | 91% |
Anti-cheat
War Thunder uses BattlEye. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Supported: the developer has enabled Linux and Proton support. Latest change: “War Thunder switches to BattlEye” (2024-12-05T00:00:00.0000000).
Which Linux distros do War Thunder 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 War Thunder on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add War Thunder 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.
War Thunder on Linux: common questions
Does War Thunder run on Linux?
Yes. War Thunder has a native Linux version on Steam, and 83% of 124 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does War Thunder work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates War Thunder “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does War Thunder run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 83% of 124 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 81% said it worked without any tweaks.