Does World War 3 run on Linux?
Verdict: Partly
Partly. World War 3 runs on Linux through Steam's Proton tool, but players on ProtonDB rate it Silver, the middle rating, which means expect some problems. Its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) works on Linux.
World War 3 is an action game from New Generation Games, published by Wishlist Games, first released on 10 December 2022.
It is played online against other people. 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
- Silver, from 42 reports
- Recent reports
- Trending Gold
- Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
- Marked unsupported by Valve
- Anti-cheat
- Easy Anti-Cheat: Works on Linux, unofficially
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 World War 3 and press Play.
Valve marks this game unsupported on the Steam Deck. That rating is about the handheld, and can be down to its screen, controls or power, so it does not by itself mean the game fails on a desktop PC. Check the recent ProtonDB reports before buying.
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