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Does DCS World Steam Edition run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. DCS World Steam Edition is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Gold, the second-highest rating.

DCS World Steam Edition by Eagle Dynamics SA · Simulation, Free To Play

DCS World Steam Edition is a simulation game from Eagle Dynamics SA, first released on 2 August 2013.

You can play it alone or co-operatively online. Steam lists partial controller support. It is free to play.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Gold, from 184 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
None listed

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. 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.
  3. Install DCS World Steam Edition and press Play.

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