This guide steps through the process of installing and running Nikke using Steam and DWProton on Linux as of April 2026. While other versions of Proton may also work, this is the process that worked for me. Why not just use Bottles or Lutris? It was fun to see if I could get it to work with fewest tools possible and I like having my games all listed in my Steam Library.
Caution
Linux is NOT the inteded platform for Nikke. Following the steps of this guide may have unintended effects (I cannot rule out account suspension as an example possibility). Proceed at your own risk.
- OS: Arch
- WM: Hyprland
- Steam: 64 bit beta