Now we can say that this statement won't be around much longer, because today you can install and play dozens of games made only for Windows on your favorite Linux distribution thanks to PlayOnLinux.
PlayOnLinux is a free, open-source program developed thanks to the combined efforts of the Linux community, making it possible to run games made only for Windows on Linux. In fact, you don't need a Windows license with this program to install and use on Linux the many different kinds of games and programs it offers.
The program is based on Wine, which you can also download separately, but PlayOnLinux improves and adapts it for games, all on a simple and easy-to-use interface, in addition to the many advanced configuration settings that are included for improving the game performance.
You can easily know which games are supported by the program thanks to the integrated catalog. You can play some of the most popular games in the world of video games in a matter of minutes, without breaking a sweat, simply by selecting the game you want and following the installation wizard's instructions.
What's more, if sadly your game isn't in the catalog, you can try to force the installation from the manual installation module.
With the help of Wine, and a thorough installation wizard, you can install all your favorite Windows games on your Linux machine without causing a headache.
Notes
Which games can I install? You can check out this list to see the games that are completely compatible with PlayOnLinux.
Are only those games available? You can also check out the list of games compatible with Wine and use LiveInstall.
Opinions about PlayOnLinux
4 comments
PlayOnLinux 3.8.5
Me consta que es un buen programa y bastante efectivo ademas
PlayOnLinux 3.7.3
hola, necesito que alguien me explique como instalo programas aplicaciones o juegos en mi sidekick, no tengo ni idea de como hacerlo. ni siquiera como instalar el playonlinux
PlayOnLinux 3.7.1
Excelente.. he podido jugar a Call Of Duty gracias a este emulador... lo recomiendo.. espero lo bajen... jeje!! aunque siempre pueden instalarlo desde la terminal con: sudo aptitude install playonlinux...... Read more
PlayOnLinux 3.7.1
Lo bajé y se ve excelente pero no se que poner donde dice algo del cdrroom. ¿Que hago? Soy novata en computación.
PlayOnLinux 3.7.1
este programa es un excelente emulador de windows xp en linux para que ahora no tengas excusa de que hay prograsm solo para windows para mudarte definitivamente a linux ubuntu, que sin lugar a dudas es... Read more
Questions about PlayOnLinux
PlayOnLinux 3.7.1
Lo bajé y se ve excelente pero no se que poner donde dice algo del cdrroom. ¿Que hago? Soy novata en computación.