DXVK

6.8easy start · #5 of 27
in Game Compatibility Layers

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Linux, Windows.

DXVK is ranked #5 of 27 in game compatibility layers on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

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DXVK Free Free software under the zlib/libpng license · Vulkan required · Linux/Wine use requires a compatible Vulkan driver github.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on game compatibility layers

Free plan: Yes
Host platforms: Linux, Windows
Runtime model: translation
DirectX support: directx 9/10/11
Vulkan support: Yes
Steam integration: Yes
Anti-cheat status: partial

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The record

Purpose: DXVK is a Vulkan based translation layer for Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11 that lets 3D applications run on Linux using Wine.
Native version: DXVK Native can be used without Wine and is intended for game and application ports or port bring up.
Downloads: The project provides release builds and links to recent development builds through its GitHub repository.
Architecture: Release packages include both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of DXVK.
Launcher integrations: Steam Play, Lutris, Bottles and Heroic Launcher can set up DXVK automatically when enabled.
Diagnostics: An optional HUD can show frame rate, frame times, GPU load, memory use, API feature level and shader compiler activity.
Shader compilation: On supported drivers, Graphics Pipeline Library can compile Vulkan shaders when a game loads its D3D shaders, reducing or eliminating shader compilation stutter in many games.
Configuration: Users can configure DXVK with environment variables or a configuration file, including shader cache, logging and GPU selection options.
Requirements: DXVK needs a sufficiently recent Vulkan driver for the user's hardware; the project directs users to its wiki for current driver status.
Multiplayer caution: The project warns that modifying Direct3D libraries in multiplayer games may be treated as cheating and could result in an account ban.
License: The software uses the zlib/libpng license, which permits use for any purpose including commercial applications, subject to stated conditions.
Release signing: The latest listed release is signed with the committer's verified signature.
Price from: Free

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Sources

github.com/doitsujin/dxvk· checked 29 Sept 2026
github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 29 Sept 2026
github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases· checked 29 Sept 2026