Does Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition run on Linux?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Valve has tested Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition on its Linux-based Steam Deck and marks it Playable, so it runs on Linux through Steam.
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition is an action and adventure game from Rockstar North, published by Rockstar Games.
It has a single-player side and an online one. Steam lists partial controller support. Critics scored it 90 out of 100 on Metacritic.
The evidence
- Its own Linux version
- No, it runs through Proton
- Player rating on ProtonDB
- Pending, from 1 reports
- Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
- Playable, with small niggles
- 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 Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition and press Play.
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