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LinuxDB review

Free#33 of 35 in Game Compatibility Checkers

A free browser database for checking Proton, Steam Deck, and anti-cheat status.

6.7/10Editor score
LinuxDB6.7 Visit LinuxDB

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

LinuxDB is a community-driven web database for Linux and SteamOS users deciding whether games and applications are compatible. Visitors can search entries, browse Proton compatibility ratings, check Steam Deck status indicators, review anti-cheat information, and read application notes. Records come from community submissions and pass through a moderation workflow. LinuxDB is intended for browser-based research and does not provide an automatic local hardware or PC-specification checker.

Access is presented as free, and its terms mention voluntary donations rather than a tiered paid offering. The service is delivered on the web, with browser-extension deployment listed, so it fits users who want a quick reference while researching Linux or SteamOS compatibility. Its feature set stays focused on lookup: Proton ratings, Deck indicators, anti-cheat status, and notes are gathered in searchable entries instead of being generated through a local scan.

LinuxDB identifies itself as a beta service, and its catalog contains 182 games. That makes the database useful for basic checks when a relevant entry is available, while community maintenance means coverage and detail depend on submitted records and moderation. Choose LinuxDB if you want a free, focused reference for Proton and Steam Deck status. Choose another checker if you need automatic hardware analysis, PC-specification matching, or a substantially broader catalog.

LinuxDB pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Searchable Proton ratings and Steam Deck indicators
    • Anti-cheat status and application notes in each entry
    • Community submissions reviewed through a moderation workflow
  • Where it doesn't
    • Catalog contains 182 games
    • Beta service depends on community-maintained records
    • No automatic local hardware or PC-specification scanning

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