If you’re fond of using Steam as your only source of games on Linux, you can easily try the Windows-only games using Steam Play. Steam utilizes a compatibility layer to directly run a Windows-specific game on Linux.

How do I install games on Linux?

Play Windows Games With Proton/Steam Play

When you open Steam on Linux, look through your library. Some games have a blue, clickable Install button even if they aren’t listed as Linux-compatible in the store. Those games are cleared to run under Proton, and playing them should be as easy as clicking Install.

How do I find games on Linux?

Find Linux-Compatible Games

In Steam, for example, head to the Store tab, click the Games drop-down, and choose SteamOS + Linux to see all of Steam’s Linux-native games. You can also search for a title you want and look at the compatible platforms.