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TDF

TDF is a free GNU/Linux tool for installing, packaging, and running Windows games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.

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#9 of 27
Score
6.0
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What TDF is

TDF is a free GNU/Linux tool for installing, packaging, and running Windows games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks. It is portable and requires no installation. It includes Wine builds, DXVK for DirectX 8–11, VKD3D-Proton for DirectX 12, and D7VK for DirectX 3–7. Users can choose a game-optimized or regular Wine build, or use system or custom Wine versions. Games run in isolation through bubblewrap and Linux namespaces, with file and network access blocked by default. Instances can be archived for transfer or redistribution using the run.sh archive command. The manual says about 90% of games work without changes, though some need configuration. TDF requires an x86_64 CPU and a GPU supporting Vulkan 1.3 or newer; it recommends Linux kernel 6.14 or newer and an SSD. Online games requiring anti-cheat usually will not work. The project warns that sandboxing does not rule out exploits in the kernel, drivers, or bubblewrap, and recommends a hardened virtual machine for malware testing. TDF is free.

Good

  • Portable tool requires no installation
  • Supports game sources outside Steam
  • Blocks file and network access by default
  • Instances can be archived for transfer

Watch out

  • Online games requiring anti-cheat usually do not work
  • Requires a Vulkan 1.3-or-newer GPU
  • Sandboxing does not eliminate kernel or driver exploits
  • Developer projects are described as mostly on hold

Who it suits

TDF is aimed at advanced Linux users who want more sandboxing than Lutris or Bottles while running games from outside Steam. It requires compatible x86_64 hardware and a Vulkan 1.3-or-newer GPU.

Verdict

TDF combines outside-Steam game support with default restrictions on file and network access. Its hardware requirements, anti-cheat limitation, and security caveat matter before relying on it, especially for malware testing.

Plans and prices

From TDF's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
TDFFreeGNU/Linux only · x86_64 CPU · GPU with Vulkan 1.3 or newer

The facts

Each one read from TDF's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Compatibility
The manual says about 90% of games work out of the box, while some require configuration changes.checked 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The manual says online games that require anti-cheat software will usually not work.checked 5 Oct 2026
Game sources
TDF is intended for games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.checked 5 Oct 2026
Graphics support
TDF includes Wine builds, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton, and D7VK for Windows game compatibility across DirectX versions.checked 5 Oct 2026
Graphics translation
TDF includes DXVK for DirectX 8–11, VKD3D-Proton for DirectX 12, and D7VK for DirectX 3–7.checked 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
TDF is aimed at advanced users who want more sandboxing than Lutris or Bottles.checked 5 Oct 2026
License
TDF code is distributed under GNU GPL v3, while a built version may contain components under multiple licenses, including proprietary ones.checked 5 Oct 2026
Online game limit
Online games requiring anti-cheat software usually will not work.checked 5 Oct 2026
Packaging
Users can archive a TDF instance for transfer or redistribution using the run.sh archive command.checked 5 Oct 2026
Portable
The project describes TDF as a portable version of Proton that requires no installation.checked 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
TDF helps users install, package, and safely run Windows games on GNU/Linux.checked 5 Oct 2026
Requirements
TDF requires an x86_64 CPU and a GPU supporting Vulkan 1.3 or newer; the project recommends a recent Linux kernel and an SSD.checked 5 Oct 2026
Sandbox
TDF uses bubblewrap and Linux namespaces to isolate games, with file and network access blocked by default.checked 5 Oct 2026
Security caveat
The project warns that sandboxed games may still exploit the kernel, drivers, or bubblewrap, and recommends a hardened virtual machine for malware testing.checked 5 Oct 2026
Storage requirement
The manual recommends an SSD and warns against NTFS, FAT, or exFAT for TDF instances.checked 5 Oct 2026
Support and maintenance
The maker's GitHub profile says the developer is working full time and that projects are pretty much on hold.checked 5 Oct 2026
Support status
The maker's GitHub profile says he is working full time and that his projects are mostly on hold.checked 5 Oct 2026
System requirements
TDF requires an x86_64 CPU and a GPU supporting Vulkan 1.3 or newer; it recommends Linux kernel 6.14 or newer.checked 5 Oct 2026
Wine versions
It includes a game-optimized Wine build and a more regular Wine build, and can use system or custom Wine versions.checked 5 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2021checked 28 Sep 2026
Steam alternatives
It supports installing games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.checked 5 Oct 2026

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