DXVK Alternatives

DXVK is described as 'A Vulkan-based translation layer for D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11, which can be used on Linux with Wine' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to DXVK for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Wine apps. The best DXVK alternative is Proton, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DXVK are PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, MangoHUD, D9VK and DXUP.

DXVK alternatives are mainly Compatibility Layer Tools but may also be System Information Utilities. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DXVK.

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DXVK

Free • Open Source

A Vulkan-based translation layer for D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11, which can be used on Linux with Wine.

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Proton
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Steam
28 Proton alternatives
Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on Linux kernel operating system. It uses Wine to facilitate this.
- - Proton is the most popular Linux alternative to DXVK.
- - Proton is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DXVK.
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Proton Features
Run Windows software
Run Windows Games
Emulation
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Preconfigured Wine with DXVK.
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
BSD
Wine
FreeBSD
38 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives
PlayOnLinux is a graphical frontend for the Wine software compatibility layer which allows Linux and Mac users to install Windows-based video games, Microsoft Office (2000 to 2010), Microsoft Internet Explorer, as well as many other applications.
- - PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is the most popular Mac alternative to DXVK.
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features
1. Ad-freePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
Run Windows Games
MangoHUD
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Free • Open Source
System Information Utility
Linux
Proton
12 MangoHUD alternatives
A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Gj5YmBb - flightlessmango/MangoHud
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MangoHUD Features
FPS counter
Performance Monitoring
Gaming-focused
Game Benchmarking
Customizable
Hardware Monitoring
Linux-based
OPENGL
Temperature Monitoring
In-Game Overlay
D9VK
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Free • Open Source
Linux
7 D9VK alternatives
A d3d9 to vk layer based off DXVK's codebase. Contribute to Joshua-Ashton/d9vk development by creating an account on GitHub.
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DXUP
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
7 DXUP alternatives
A D3D10 -> D3D11 Translation Layer, which can be serve to convert D3D10 -> Vulkan via DXVK.
- - DXUP is the most popular Windows alternative to DXVK.
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Direct3D 9-to-11 (Series)
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
7 Direct3D 9-to-11 alternatives
This project is an attempt to convert Direct3D 9 programs to Direct3D 11. It reimplements the d3d9.dll, which contains the core D3D9 interfaces.
Represent entire series of Direct3D 9-to-11 games.
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VK9 (Series)
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
7 VK9 alternatives
VK9 (Formerly SchaeferGL). Runs Direct3D 9 applications on Windows or Linux (/w Wine) over Vulkan.
Represent entire series of VK9 games.
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WineD3D
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Free • Proprietary
Compatibility Layer Tool
Windows
8 WineD3D alternatives
Even if Windows supports DirectX natively, using WineD3D can enhance backwards compatiblity with older games, especially on Windows 8 and newer that don't support 16 bit screen modes. Another possible use is to emulate unsupported versions of DirectX, or porting DirectX...
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WineD3D Features
Run Windows Games
Emulation
Run Windows software
OPENGL
D8VK
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
9 D8VK alternatives
A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 8/9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine.
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