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TDF

Linux · Self-hosted

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

TDF is ranked #20 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

TDF plans and pricing

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TDF Free GNU/Linux only · x86_64 CPU · GPU with Vulkan 1.3 or newer github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on game compatibility layers

Free plan: Yes
Host platforms: Linux
Runtime model: translation + runtime
DirectX support: directx 9/10/11 + 12
Vulkan support: Yes
Steam integration: No
Anti-cheat status: partial

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The record

Purpose: TDF helps users install, package, and safely run Windows games on GNU/Linux.
Portable: The project describes TDF as a portable version of Proton that requires no installation.
Game sources: TDF is intended for games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.
Sandbox: TDF uses bubblewrap and Linux namespaces to isolate games, with file and network access blocked by default.
Graphics support: TDF includes Wine builds, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton, and D7VK for Windows game compatibility across DirectX versions.
Packaging: Users can archive a TDF instance for transfer or redistribution using the run.sh archive command.
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.
Compatibility limit: The manual says online games that require anti-cheat software will usually not work.
Intended users: TDF is aimed at advanced users who want more sandboxing than Lutris or Bottles.
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.
License: TDF code is distributed under GNU GPL v3, while a built version may contain components under multiple licenses, including proprietary ones.
Support status: The maker's GitHub profile says he is working full time and that his projects are mostly on hold.
Steam alternatives: It supports installing games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.
Graphics translation: TDF includes DXVK for DirectX 8–11, VKD3D-Proton for DirectX 12, and D7VK for DirectX 3–7.
Price from: Free

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Sources

github.com/adolfintel/TDF· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/adolfintel· checked 5 Oct 2026