Does Stellaris run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Stellaris has its own Linux version on Steam, so it installs and plays like any other Linux game.

Stellaris by Paradox Development Studio · Simulation, Strategy

Stellaris is a simulation and strategy game from Paradox Development Studio, published by Paradox Interactive, first released on 9 May 2016.

It has a single-player side and an online one. Critics scored it 78 out of 100 on Metacritic.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
Yes, on Steam
Player rating on ProtonDB
Platinum, from 259 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. Install Stellaris and press Play.

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