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Tech riderRev. 5 Oct 2026

TDF

Ch 066.9of 27 Game Compatibility Layers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Host platformsLinux
  4. 4Runtime modeltranslation + runtime
  5. 5DirectX supportdirectx 9/10/11 + 12
  6. 6Vulkan supportYes
  7. 7Steam integrationNo
  8. 8Anti-cheat statuspartial
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Overview

TDF is ranked #6 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

TDF plans and pricing

All plans
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
Yesgithub.com
Host platforms
Linuxgithub.com
Runtime model
translation + runtimegithub.com
DirectX support
directx 9/10/11 + 12github.com
Vulkan support
Yesgithub.com
Steam integration
Nogithub.com
Anti-cheat status
partialgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
TDF helps users install, package, and safely run Windows games on GNU/Linux.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Portable
The project describes TDF as a portable version of Proton that requires no installation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Game sources
TDF is intended for games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Sandbox
TDF uses bubblewrap and Linux namespaces to isolate games, with file and network access blocked by default.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Graphics support
TDF includes Wine builds, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton, and D7VK for Windows game compatibility across DirectX versions.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Packaging
Users can archive a TDF instance for transfer or redistribution using the run.sh archive command.github.com · 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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The manual says online games that require anti-cheat software will usually not work.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
TDF is aimed at advanced users who want more sandboxing than Lutris or Bottles.github.com · 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.github.com · 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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support status
The maker's GitHub profile says he is working full time and that his projects are mostly on hold.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Steam alternatives
It supports installing games outside Steam, including GOG installers, ISOs, and repacks.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Graphics translation
TDF includes DXVK for DirectX 8–11, VKD3D-Proton for DirectX 12, and D7VK for DirectX 3–7.github.com · 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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The manual says about 90% of games work out of the box, while some require configuration changes.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Online game limit
Online games requiring anti-cheat software usually will not work.github.com · 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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Storage requirement
The manual recommends an SSD and warns against NTFS, FAT, or exFAT for TDF instances.github.com · 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.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2021github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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