Alternatives to popular games that don't work on Linux, Steam Deck and SteamOS

With the amount of games that block Linux platforms including SteamOS and Steam Deck, here's your guide to some great alternatives. Also including games not available on PC to show alternatives.

Sadly, multiple publishers don't currently support Linux platforms with their anti-cheat. It's a growing problem with the likes of Electronic Arts, Activision, Ubisoft, Rockstar and more deciding not to enable their anti-cheat to work on Linux. Plenty actually do though!

These are only suggestions, and some might not fit specifically into the same genre, as often there simply aren't direct replacements but they should hopefully get you going. The point is just to offer some alternatives that might end up fitting hopefully a bit close to what you want. This list also mainly focuses on Steam for the alternatives, since it comes with Proton and makes it simple.

That's the main suggestions for PC games.

For a bonus section, here's some alternatives to popular Nintendo games:

For some games that you simply can't be without, you might even find the likes of NVIDIA GeForce NOW to work for you which has official Steam Deck support where you can play many games like Fortnite. GeForce NOW really can be amazing on Steam Deck. Their Desktop Linux support is not great though.

As this is an official GamingOnLinux Guide, check back often for any updates and additions to the list. It will grow and change over time!

Feel free to offer suggestions in the comments and some may get added in.