Does Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword run on Linux?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Platinum, the top rating.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a strategy game from Firaxis Games, published by 2K, first released on 24 July 2007.
It is a game for one player. Critics scored it 86 out of 100 on Metacritic.
The evidence
- Its own Linux version
- No, it runs through Proton
- Player rating on ProtonDB
- Platinum, from 4 reports
- Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
- Not yet tested by Valve
- Anti-cheat
- None listed
How to play it
- Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
- In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
- Install Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword and press Play.
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