WineD3D AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like WineD3D

WineD3D is described as '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' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WineD3D for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Wine, Flathub and Mac apps. The best WineD3D alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WineD3D are Proton, ProtonPlus, ProtonUp-Qt and Protontricks.

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  1. Wine icon

    Wine

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    An advanced, free open-source tool enabling Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems without emulation. It offers configuration options, supports diverse operating systems, and benefits from continuous updates and robust community support to enhance Windows app compatibility.

    48 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to WineD3D.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WineD3D.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWineD3D is Free and Proprietary
    • Wine is Privacy focused and LightweightWineD3D is not according to our users
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    ProtonPlus

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    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
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  5. ProtonUp-Qt icon

    ProtonUp-Qt

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    Install and manage GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda & more for Steam and Wine-GE & more for Lutris with this graphical user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Protontricks

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    A wrapper that does winetricks things for Proton enabled games, requires Winetricks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • Flatpak
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  7. DXVK

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     

  9. Proton GE

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    This is my build of Proton with the most recent bleeding-edge Proton Experimental WINE.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
  10. MiceWine icon

    MiceWine

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    MiceWine is a project that aims to run Windows applications and games on Android smartphones.

    46 MiceWine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Winetricks icon

    Winetricks

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    Winetricks is an easy way to work around problems in Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Wine
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    • Slackware
     
  12. D8VK icon

    D8VK

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    A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 8/9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • D8VK is the most popular Windows alternative to WineD3D.

    • D8VK is Free and Open SourceWineD3D is Free and Proprietary

  13. Direct3D 9-to-11

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    This project is an attempt to convert Direct3D 9 programs to Direct3D 11. It reimplements the d3d9.dll, which contains the core D3D9 interfaces.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

  14. Proton Sarek

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    Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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