VK9 (Series) Alternatives

VK9 is described as '(Formerly SchaeferGL). Runs Direct3D 9 applications on Windows or Linux (/w Wine) over Vulkan' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to VK9 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Wine and FreeBSD apps. The best VK9 alternative is PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VK9 are DXVK, D9VK, DXUP and Direct3D 9-to-11.

VK9 alternatives page was last updated

VK9

Free • Open Source

VK9 (Formerly SchaeferGL). Runs Direct3D 9 applications on Windows or Linux (/w Wine) over Vulkan.

More about VK9

PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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 & Linux alternative to VK9.
- - PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VK9.
Suggest and vote on features
PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features
1. Ad-freePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
Run Windows Games
DXVK
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Linux
Wine
9 DXVK alternatives
A Vulkan-based translation layer for D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11, which can be used on Linux with Wine.
Suggest and vote on features
DXVK Features
Run Windows software
Emulation
Run Windows Games
In-Game Overlay
FPS counter
Add a screenshot
D9VK
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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.
D9VK has no features, suggest some!
Add a screenshot
DXUP
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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 VK9.
DXUP has no features, suggest some!
Direct3D 9-to-11 (Series)
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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.
Direct3D 9-to-11 has no features, suggest some!
Add a screenshot
WineD3D
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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...
Suggest and vote on features
WineD3D Features
Run Windows Games
Emulation
Run Windows software
OPENGL
D8VK
Is this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
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.
D8VK has no features, suggest some!

7 of 7 VK9 alternatives

VK9 (Series) Alternatives

PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

DXVK

DXVK Features

D9VK

DXUP

Direct3D 9-to-11 (Series)

WineD3D

WineD3D Features

D8VK